Jungle Penetrator
DAYTON, Ohio - This presentation jungle penetrator was given to Brig. Gen. Philip S. Prince upon his retirement as commander of the USAF Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service (ARRS) in the fall of 1983. First used during the Southeast Asia War, the jungle penetrator permits a rescue helicopter to retrieve personnel from densely wooded areas without landing. In 1964, then Capt. Prince went to Thailand as a detachment commander of HH-43 helicopters. In 1969, he trained on heavy lift helicopters and returned to Thailand to serve in the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. His nearly 40-year career included 330 combat and combat support missions in Southeast Asia, along with many decorations including the Silver Star with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and Decorated Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. This artifact is on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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