About this cache
location:
The Hamm family donated this area to the city of Longmont in 1976,
in memory of USAF Captian Jim Hamm, who was shot down over Vietnam
on March 14, 1968.
The History of Jim Hamm:
On March 14, 1968, Jim and his aircraft commander were sent on a
close-air support mission to assist in diversionary fire for a
helicopter evacuation about 18 miles southwest of the city of Hue
where the 304th North Vietnamese regiment was active. Hamm made
three low altitude runs over the hostile forces that morning. On
his fourth run, his plane was hit and caught fire. His backseater
ejected and landed in a valley with an injured leg, and Hamm landed
some distance away. Radio contact was established and rescue
attempts made in spite of heavy ground fire. One rescue helicopter
crashed and another was called away. The crew of the crashed
helicopter was safely recovered. The injured backseater was finally
rescued and hospitalized for treatment.
During this period, Jim directed air strikes against the enemy
in an attempt to secure the area, although the enemy was extremely
close. For this action he was awarded the Silver Star. Later in the
day, radio contact was lost, and no further information was
received from Jim.
About this cache:
The cache is a small Lock'n'Lock continer with a logbook, FTF
prize, and a few swag items. I'd consider it a 'small' small.
Please cover it back up as well or better than you found it.
The park has been know to have muggles hanging around the area, so
please use your best judgement when to search.
Remembering Jim
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