Jim,

Since that is what you logged in your Diary that night it must be what happened. The only things I remember about that day are: heading out on an extraction then the crash of Croc 596, and the explosion right under us while we hoovered. I was out on the skid looking for some where to drop the ropes so I could go down. When 596 blew Dobbs pulled pitch and broke left. I almost fell off the skid but was able to grab the pussy pole and my 60.

I watched them go down right outside my door. I also will never forget what we did to get Mike out and back to Pleiku Evac and the smell of burning flesh.

I guess the years and the minds ability to block things out may also be a factor.

Tom Gator 851.