You can contact Allen Hall at alhall@sonic.net

Michael, My Son,

and the Story of the

Eagle Flight Detachment


by Allen L. Hall

 

The true story of a father and the life and death of his son.

  • What exactly happened on that clear, sunny Spring day in northern Iraq, April 14, 1994?
  • How much did anyone know about the friendly fire shootdown of Michael's Blackhawk helicopter and one other Blackhawk, resulting in the deaths of all 26 innocent crew members and passengers, who participated in humanitarian missions for Operation Provide Comfort?
  • Newspapers from around the world shared this tragedy that brought anxiety and chaos into our lives.
  • Ninety seconds of terror in the sky. This was the worst incident of friendly fire in recent U.S. history.

  • Here are the answers to those questions and a human interest story combined. Photos and maps are included.

WO2 Michael A. Hall (on the left)

UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter





last updated: Monday, July 28, 2008