Melvin Hayden

SAR Stories with AIRRescueVet

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True life historical Search and Rescue stories by former U.S. Navy Helicopter Search and Rescue Swimmer. https://linktr.ee/airrescuevet

Author

Melvin Hayden

Episodes

Phantom Rescue: The True-Life Story of Aviation Rescue Swimmer Kelly Mogk-Larson 31.03.2026 24:46

In honor of women’s history this month I am releasing the story I am calling Phantom Rescue: The True-Life Story of Coast Guard Aviation Rescue Swimmer Kelly Mogk-Larson It’s the early morning of January 3, 1989, and Air National Guard flight officer’s 2nd Lieutenant Michael G. Markstaller and 1st Lieutenant Mark A. Baker from the 123rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, The Redhawk’s, begin their pref...

Hero of The Solomons - The True Life Story of Petty Officer Charles Jackson French - Audio 21.01.2026 32:47

Into The Reef: The True Life Story of Petty Officer Travis Kirckof - Audio 29.11.2025 16:59

Author: AWH2 Melvin Hayden, Retired Helicopter Rescue Swimmer

H60 and FA18 crash in South China Sea 30 minutes apart 06.11.2025 12:54

Expansion and analysis of the US Navy loss of two aircraft in the south china sea on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Approximately 30 minutes apart an MH-60R SeaHawk Helicopter, the Navy version of the Army BlackHawk, assigned to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-73) Battlecats, from NAS North Island, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-22) Fighting Red C...

Hero Gives Life Saving 13 06.11.2025 10:24

Hero Gives Life To Save 13 - Story of Joe Blankson #stories #rescue #passengerboat #accident #inspiration