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   Was Audie Murphy on a plane?

   • The massive search for the plane led them to the side of Brush Mountain on the Roanoke County, Craig County line. “And this was the plane that former World War II hero Audie Murphy was on?” the reporter asked. “As far as we can tell, yes,” the man replied.

   Roanoke Valley marks 50 years since war hero Audie Murphy’s plane

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   Who was Audie Murphy?

   • ROANOKE, Va., May 31— Audie Murphy, the nation's most‐decorated hero of World War II, and five other men were found dead today in the wreckage of their light plane near the summit of a craggy, heavily wooded mountain 12 miles northwest of here.

   Audie Murphy, War Hero, Killed in Plane Crash (Published 1971)

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   Is Audie Murphy still alive?

   • Audie Murphy (born June 20, 1925, near Kingston, Texas, U.S.—died May 28, 1971, near Roanoke, Virginia) was an American war hero and actor who was one of the most-decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II. Audie Murphy. Audie Murphy in To Hell and Back (1955), directed by Jesse Hibbs.

   Audie Murphy | Biography, Films, & Facts | Britannica

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   What happened to Mr Murphy?

   • It was the scene in which one of his closest friends stood up while the company was advancing up a hill and was hit by a burst of machine gun fire. The friend fell back onto Mr. Murphy, gave him a strange little smile and said, “I goofed, Murphy.” Then he died in Mr. Murphy's arms.

   Audie Murphy, War Hero, Killed in Plane Crash (Published 1971)

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   Jun 1, 1971 · ROANOKE, Va., May 31— Audie Murphy, the nation's most‐decorated hero of World War II, and five other men were found dead today in the wreckage of their light plane near the summit of a...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 1971_Colorado_Aviation1971 Colorado Aviation Aero Commander 680 crash - Wikipedia

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   The 1971 Colorado Aviation Aero Commander 680 crash claimed the life of decorated American World War II veteran Audie Murphy and five other people on May 28, 1971.

   • Date: 28 May 1971

   • Operator: Colorado Aviation Co, Inc.

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   On 28 May 1971, Murphy was killed when the private plane in which he was a passenger crashed into the side of a mountain 14 nautical miles (16 mi; 26 km) northwest of Roanoke, Virginia, in conditions of rain, clouds, fog, and zero visibility.

   • Other work: Actor, songwriter, rancher
   • Years of service: 1942–45 (U.S. Army), 1950–66 (Texas Army National Guard), 1966–69 (U.S. Army Reserves)

   • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery

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   Apr 3, 2014 · In his later years, Murphy squandered his fortune on gambling and bad investments and was in financial ruin when he died in a plane crash on May 28, 1971. Murphy was buried at Arlington National...

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   Jun 9, 2023 · 573 views 11 months ago. What were the circumstances surrounding the Audie Murphy plane crash? • To Hell and Back" remains a classic war film. Join us as we explore the final flight of this...

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   May 29, 2021 · ROANOKE COUNTY, VA. – Friday marks 50 years since a decorated war hero and American celebrity died in a plane crash just west of Roanoke. Audie Murphy was one of six people who perished on...

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    May 1, 2024 · Audie Murphy, American war hero and actor who was one of the most-decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II. He notably jumped onto a burning tank destroyer to turn its machine gun on enemy troops. His notable films included The Red Badge of Courage and To Hell and Back.