Harley Benjamin Hackett, III
Captain
497TH TAC FTR SQDN, 8TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF United States Air Force Florence, South Carolina October 23, 1942 to July 09, 1973 (Incident Date July 24, 1968) HARLEY B HACKETT III is on the Wall at Panel W51, Line 49 |
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CAPT HARLEY BENJAMIN HACKETT III
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A name etched on my bracelet,
From someone who wore his MIA bracelet. |
I also wore the MIA bracelet bearing the name of Harley B. Hackett. I was 18 years old when I got the bracelet, to show my concern for those missing in action. I wore the bracelet for several years. I often wondered about the man, Harley Hackett, and what he was like. Back in the 70's it was not easy to obtain any information about these individuals. All I knew was his rank and the date he went missing - July 24, 1968. I sent many thoughts and prayers out to HBH. When a list came out several years later, with names of some of the missing that had been recovered, I asked if Harley Hackett was on it? I was told, that they "thought" he was. I just assumed it was true and was happy to hear it! Now, with the convenience and availability of a computer, I decided to find Mr. "Captain" Harley B. Hackett. It was much to my surprise to come across this web-site. I was deeply saddened to discover that he never did make it home. Reading these articles and actually seeing a picture of this young man has brought it all "home" to me! It breaks my heart to read the circumstances of his fate, after all these years! However, Harley B. Hackett and John Bush died as heroes. I am once again wearing my MIA bracelet, in memory of Captain Harley B. Hackett.
Marva M. Ivey |
Notes from The Virtual WallOn 24 July 1968 two F-4Ds of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron departed Ubon RTAFB for a night armed recon mission over the southern provinces of North Vietnam. The Night Owl flight consisted of
Since there was no concrete evidence of their deaths Hackett and Bush were carried as Missing in Action until Presumptive Findings of Death for both men were approved by the Secretary of the Air Force on 09 Jul 73. |
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