John Carl Lindahl
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 56
Entered the Service From: Lindsborg, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 28, 1941
Date of Death: January 06, 1973
Wars or Conflicts: Vietnam War
Memorialized: Courts of the Missing: Court B
Honolulu Memorial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Lieutenant Lindahl was a member of Attack Squadron 56, Carrier Air Wing 5 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA-41). On January 6, 1973, he was the pilot of a Vought Attack Aircraft Corsair II (A-7B). Just after takeoff from the carrier his aircraft dove into the ocean. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial
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John Lindahl was looking forward to going home to be with his wife and 15 month-old daughter Christine. His tour of duty had been extended a few extra days, and on January 6, 1973, with the war drawing to a close, he was flying one of his last missions.
Flying from an aircraft carrier is a special science. The limited takeoff and landing area leaves little room for error. Occasionally, tragic accidents occur, claiming lives.
When he launched from the USS Midway in his A7B, the launch seemed normal, yet the plane veered and dove into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The crash was observed from the ship, and within 45 seconds, helicopters and divers were on the scene, but it was too late. Lindahl went down with his
aircraft.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 56
Entered the Service From: Lindsborg, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 28, 1941
Date of Death: January 06, 1973
Wars or Conflicts: Vietnam War
Memorialized: Courts of the Missing: Court B
Honolulu Memorial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Lieutenant Lindahl was a member of Attack Squadron 56, Carrier Air Wing 5 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA-41). On January 6, 1973, he was the pilot of a Vought Attack Aircraft Corsair II (A-7B). Just after takeoff from the carrier his aircraft dove into the ocean. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial
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John Lindahl was looking forward to going home to be with his wife and 15 month-old daughter Christine. His tour of duty had been extended a few extra days, and on January 6, 1973, with the war drawing to a close, he was flying one of his last missions.
Flying from an aircraft carrier is a special science. The limited takeoff and landing area leaves little room for error. Occasionally, tragic accidents occur, claiming lives.
When he launched from the USS Midway in his A7B, the launch seemed normal, yet the plane veered and dove into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The crash was observed from the ship, and within 45 seconds, helicopters and divers were on the scene, but it was too late. Lindahl went down with his
aircraft.
John Carl Lindahl
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 56
Entered the Service From: Lindsborg, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 28, 1941
Date of Death: January 06, 1973
Wars or Conflicts: Vietnam War
Memorialized: Courts of the Missing: Court B
Honolulu Memorial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Lieutenant Lindahl was a member of Attack Squadron 56, Carrier Air Wing 5 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA-41). On January 6, 1973, he was the pilot of a Vought Attack Aircraft Corsair II (A-7B). Just after takeoff from the carrier his aircraft dove into the ocean. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial
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John Lindahl was looking forward to going home to be with his wife and 15 month-old daughter Christine. His tour of duty had been extended a few extra days, and on January 6, 1973, with the war drawing to a close, he was flying one of his last missions.
Flying from an aircraft carrier is a special science. The limited takeoff and landing area leaves little room for error. Occasionally, tragic accidents occur, claiming lives.
When he launched from the USS Midway in his A7B, the launch seemed normal, yet the plane veered and dove into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The crash was observed from the ship, and within 45 seconds, helicopters and divers were on the scene, but it was too late. Lindahl went down with his
aircraft.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 56
Entered the Service From: Lindsborg, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 28, 1941
Date of Death: January 06, 1973
Wars or Conflicts: Vietnam War
Memorialized: Courts of the Missing: Court B
Honolulu Memorial
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Lieutenant Lindahl was a member of Attack Squadron 56, Carrier Air Wing 5 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS MIDWAY (CVA-41). On January 6, 1973, he was the pilot of a Vought Attack Aircraft Corsair II (A-7B). Just after takeoff from the carrier his aircraft dove into the ocean. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial
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John Lindahl was looking forward to going home to be with his wife and 15 month-old daughter Christine. His tour of duty had been extended a few extra days, and on January 6, 1973, with the war drawing to a close, he was flying one of his last missions.
Flying from an aircraft carrier is a special science. The limited takeoff and landing area leaves little room for error. Occasionally, tragic accidents occur, claiming lives.
When he launched from the USS Midway in his A7B, the launch seemed normal, yet the plane veered and dove into the ocean shortly after takeoff. The crash was observed from the ship, and within 45 seconds, helicopters and divers were on the scene, but it was too late. Lindahl went down with his
aircraft.
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