US Navy Ens Harry John Belknap, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina.
US Navy Ensign Harry John Belknap was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy Reserve, ENS Belknap served our country until June 23rd, 1966 in North Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Harry died when his plane crashed. His body was not recovered. Harry was born on October 6th, 1939 in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina. ENS Belknap is on panel 08E, line 078 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
On 23 June 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman, pilot, and ENS Harry J. Belknap, RIO, were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. The pilot reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point Lead observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, pull up". He next saw the aircraft inverted and impacting the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
He served as an Ensign with VF-151, On board the U.S.S. Constellation.
He was awarded Aviator Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Ensign Harry John Belknap was born on October 06, 1939 and was a prior enlisted man who got a commission and became an Unrestricted Line Officer (Naval Flight Officer) with 9 years in the U.S. Navy, arriving in Vietnam waters assigned to Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151), Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), USS Constellation (CVA-64), Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet.
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/3331/HARRY-J-BELKNAP/
MIA
HONORED ON PANEL 8E, LINE 78 OF THE WALL
HARRY JOHN BELKNAP
On June 23, 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman (Pilot) and ENS Harry J. Belknap (RIO) were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) from Fighter Squadron 151 making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. LTJG Nyman reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point, the Lead aircraft observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front of them, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, Pull up". The Lead next saw the aircraft of LTJG Nyman go inverted and impact the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
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US Navy Ensign Harry John Belknap was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy Reserve, ENS Belknap served our country until June 23rd, 1966 in North Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Harry died when his plane crashed. His body was not recovered. Harry was born on October 6th, 1939 in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina. ENS Belknap is on panel 08E, line 078 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
On 23 June 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman, pilot, and ENS Harry J. Belknap, RIO, were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. The pilot reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point Lead observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, pull up". He next saw the aircraft inverted and impacting the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
He served as an Ensign with VF-151, On board the U.S.S. Constellation.
He was awarded Aviator Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Ensign Harry John Belknap was born on October 06, 1939 and was a prior enlisted man who got a commission and became an Unrestricted Line Officer (Naval Flight Officer) with 9 years in the U.S. Navy, arriving in Vietnam waters assigned to Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151), Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), USS Constellation (CVA-64), Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet.
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/3331/HARRY-J-BELKNAP/
MIA
HONORED ON PANEL 8E, LINE 78 OF THE WALL
HARRY JOHN BELKNAP
On June 23, 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman (Pilot) and ENS Harry J. Belknap (RIO) were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) from Fighter Squadron 151 making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. LTJG Nyman reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point, the Lead aircraft observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front of them, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, Pull up". The Lead next saw the aircraft of LTJG Nyman go inverted and impact the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
Contributor: starshine (46876311)
US Navy Ens Harry John Belknap, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina.
US Navy Ensign Harry John Belknap was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy Reserve, ENS Belknap served our country until June 23rd, 1966 in North Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Harry died when his plane crashed. His body was not recovered. Harry was born on October 6th, 1939 in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina. ENS Belknap is on panel 08E, line 078 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
On 23 June 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman, pilot, and ENS Harry J. Belknap, RIO, were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. The pilot reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point Lead observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, pull up". He next saw the aircraft inverted and impacting the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
He served as an Ensign with VF-151, On board the U.S.S. Constellation.
He was awarded Aviator Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Ensign Harry John Belknap was born on October 06, 1939 and was a prior enlisted man who got a commission and became an Unrestricted Line Officer (Naval Flight Officer) with 9 years in the U.S. Navy, arriving in Vietnam waters assigned to Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151), Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), USS Constellation (CVA-64), Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet.
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/3331/HARRY-J-BELKNAP/
MIA
HONORED ON PANEL 8E, LINE 78 OF THE WALL
HARRY JOHN BELKNAP
On June 23, 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman (Pilot) and ENS Harry J. Belknap (RIO) were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) from Fighter Squadron 151 making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. LTJG Nyman reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point, the Lead aircraft observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front of them, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, Pull up". The Lead next saw the aircraft of LTJG Nyman go inverted and impact the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
Contributor: starshine (46876311)
US Navy Ensign Harry John Belknap was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy Reserve, ENS Belknap served our country until June 23rd, 1966 in North Vietnam. He was 26 years old and was not married. It was reported that Harry died when his plane crashed. His body was not recovered. Harry was born on October 6th, 1939 in Jonas Ridge, North Carolina. ENS Belknap is on panel 08E, line 078 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
On 23 June 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman, pilot, and ENS Harry J. Belknap, RIO, were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. The pilot reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point Lead observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, pull up". He next saw the aircraft inverted and impacting the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
He served as an Ensign with VF-151, On board the U.S.S. Constellation.
He was awarded Aviator Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
Ensign Harry John Belknap was born on October 06, 1939 and was a prior enlisted man who got a commission and became an Unrestricted Line Officer (Naval Flight Officer) with 9 years in the U.S. Navy, arriving in Vietnam waters assigned to Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151), Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), USS Constellation (CVA-64), Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet.
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/3331/HARRY-J-BELKNAP/
MIA
HONORED ON PANEL 8E, LINE 78 OF THE WALL
HARRY JOHN BELKNAP
On June 23, 1966 LTJG Lawrence F. Nyman (Pilot) and ENS Harry J. Belknap (RIO) were the crew of an F-4B aircraft (BuNo 152324, call sign Switchbox 114) from Fighter Squadron 151 making a night carrier controlled approach to the USS Constellation. LTJG Nyman reported loss of altitude directional indicator, standby gyro, and radar gyro, and requested an approach on the wing of another aircraft. The approach proceeded normally to a point approximately 10 miles aft of the carrier and at an altitude of 1200 feet. At this point, the Lead aircraft observed LTJG Nyman's aircraft passing slightly above and in front of them, then continuing to the left as it began to descend. The flight leader radioed "Pull up, Pull up". The Lead next saw the aircraft of LTJG Nyman go inverted and impact the water in a 30 degree nose down attitude. No ejections were observed. Search efforts were conducted but only aircraft debris was recovered.
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