Freddie Eugene Long, age 79, of Manvel, TX passed away in Pearland, TX Wednesday, 18 September 2019. Fred was born on 23 March 1940 in Johnson City, TN.
Fred was a retired Army officer and Medevac pilot who was recognized for valor in Vietnam. He was an active member of the Dustoff Association as well as the Order of the Quiet Birdmen. Additionally, Fred was an avid golfer and proud member of the Bandits Golf Club.
When Jim Truscott filed his last flight plan his family donated a large number of “leave behind” mementos. These were provided to Dave Zimmerman. Dave
In the interest of transparency and encouraging DUSTOFFers to consider nominating highly qualified members of the DUSTOFF legacy for consideration and voting for induction into
Bryant Harp elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San
Erik Rude elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San
Don Poe elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San
Henry was born in Florida on February 15, 1945. He filed his final flight plan in Westlake Village, CA on December 20, 2025 at the