C-123 Provider, Tail Number 55-4518 (c/n 20179)
N 30° 38.099 W 086° 31.518
16R E 545489 N 3389246
C-123K Provider, Tail Number 55-4518 (c/n 20179)
Crashed 25 Jan 1968 on final approach to Duke Field.
Waymark Code: WMHBJV
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2013
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It appears the plane was built in 1955 as a C-123 Provider, Tail Number 55-4518 (c/n 20179) converted to C-123K. Crashed 25 Jan 1968 on final approach to Duke Field. There was an instructor pilot, a first pilot, a co-pilot, and a flight mechanic on board. They were doing simulated engine-out approaches. All on board were killed.
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This waymark is located on Eglin Air Force Base Reservation. A permit is required and can be purchased from the Jackson Guard Natural Resources Branch (
visit link)
There are over 250,000 acres of the Eglin reservation conditionally open to public recreation that you can explore with your annual permit and lots of nice geocaches that can be found as well (to include the one at this location (
visit link) )
Park at approx N 30 38.142 W 86 31.483 (the end of Duke Field Runway 18) and enjoy the short hike to the wreck.
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