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| Date: | Saturday 9 September 1972 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Northrop T-38A-85-NO Talon |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 70-1956 |
| MSN: | T.6289 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Randolph AFB, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Randolph AFB, TX |
| Scott AFB, IL |
Crashed on take-off. Cmdr of the Air Training Command Lt Gen George B. Simler (51) and Capt Gil L. Gillespie.
Sources:
Michael Simler, youngest son of General Simler; my high school classmate and current friend.
https://code7700.com/case_study_t-38_70-1956.htm#section1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Jan-2022 21:13 | TB | Added |
| 07-Sep-2023 05:46 | Anon. | Updated |
| 21-Apr-2025 05:25 | J155 | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Destination airport, Source, ] |
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