Remains of Wisconsin Vietnam War pilot identified

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that its scientists in December positively identified the remains of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus.
Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified
Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.
Wisconsin pilot killed in Vietnam War accounted for
The aircraft U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing, 33, of Columbus, Wisconsin, was in went down in September 1967.
Remains of Wisconsin Vietnam War pilot identified after 57 years
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin pilot who was killed during the Vietnam War have been identified. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing, 33, of Columbus, was accounted for Dec. 20, 2024.
Wisconsin pilot killed in Vietnam War accounted for after decades
After decades of investigation, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that a Wisconsin pilot killed during the Vietnam War has been identified. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing,
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing was assigned to the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War.
Columbus pilot Donald Downing, killed during Vietnam War, found and returned to family after 57 years
Lt. Col. Donald Downing was reported killed in action in April 1978 after going missing in Vietnam in September 1967.
Remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967 identified
Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission over the then-Democratic Republic of Vietnam in ...
Federal officials identify remains of Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus was lost over Vietnam during an armed night reconnaissance mission.
Remains of U.S. pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967 identified
Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during an armed night reconnaissance mission over the then-Democratic Republic of Vietnam in September 1967 when his plane disappeared. Another plane ...
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Wisconsin pilot killed during Vietnam War accounted for
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