Vietnam War
| Unit | 388th Tactical Fighter Wing |
|---|---|
| Rank | Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Orlando Florida |
| Date of Death | July 6 1966 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Colonel Hestle was a member of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. On July 6, 1966, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105F) on a mission about 35 miles north-northwest of Hanoi, North Vietnam. His aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and struck the side of a mountain. His remains were not recovered at the time. In 2017 his remains were identified, but his name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
