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August 26, 2026THEECAMS.COM

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This Day in Aviation

1967

This Day in Aviation: August 26, 1967

On August 26, 1967, Major George Everette Day, a U.S. Air Force Forward Air Controller Pilot flying an F-100, was forced to eject over North Vietnam after his aircraft was hit by ground fire. Suffering a broken right arm and a badly sprained left knee, he was immediately captured by hostile forces. Taken to a prison camp, Day endured interrogation and severe torture, yet his personal bravery in the face of deadly enemy pressure proved significant in saving the lives of fellow aviators still flying against the enemy.

After causing guards to relax their vigilance, Day escaped into the jungle, trekking southward toward South Vietnam. Surviving on berries and uncooked frogs, he evaded patrols and reached the Ben Hai River. Using a bamboo log float, he swam across into the demilitarized zone. Delirious and losing direction, he wandered aimlessly for days. After unsuccessful attempts to signal U.S. aircraft, he was ambushed and recaptured by the Viet Cong, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left hand and thigh before being returned to prison.

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1. What specific item did Colonel George Everette Day use to swim across the Ben Hai River during his escape attempt?

  1. A. A life raft
  2. B. A bamboo log float
  3. C. An inflatable vest
  4. D. A discarded fuel drum
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B. The citation states that 'With the aid of a bamboo log float, Col. Day swam across the river and entered the demilitarized zone.'

2. Which crossword answer matches this clue: Instrument pilot’s continuous cross-check of flight indications?

  1. A. SCL
  2. B. ATIS
  3. C. LIS
  4. D. SCAN
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D. SCAN is the matching crossword entry.

3. Which crossword answer matches this clue: ICAO designator for Singapore Airlines?

  1. A. ALTERNATOR
  2. B. SIA
  3. C. SET
  4. D. OMS
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B. SIA is the matching crossword entry.