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

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   Survivors. 0. 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. The aircraft's passengers were on a business trip from Atlanta, Georgia, to Martinsville, Virginia, aboard an Aero Commander 680 Super twin-engined aircraft owned and ...

   • Date: 28 May 1971

   • Operator: Colorado Aviation Co, Inc.

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3. www.nytimes.com › 1971/06/01 › archivesAudie Murphy, War Hero, Killed in Plane Crash - The New York ...

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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...

4. www.wsls.com › news › localRoanoke Valley marks 50 years since war hero Audie Murphy’s ...

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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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   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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   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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   Where did Audie Murphy grow up?

   • Audie Murphy grew up outside Dallas, Texas, and that’s where the Audie Murphy museum resides today. Kristen Still is the assistant director of the museum that works to educate people about Murphy’s story. “It’s very sad, he survived so much during his war and his life,” Still said.

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

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   What happened to Audie's mother?

   • One day his father walked out of the house and never came back. A few years later, when Audie was 17, his mother died of a lung disease. Young Audie tried desperate ly to keep the family together. He hunted with a borrowed 22‐ caliber rifle and learned never to miss, because he never had more than a dime's worth of shells.

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

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Audie_MurphyAudie Murphy - Wikipedia

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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

7. www.youtube.com › watchThe Final Flight: The Audie Murphy Plane Crash - YouTube

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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 28, 2021 · 61. 4.9K views 2 years ago. Friday marks 50 years since a decorated war hero and American celebrity died in a plane crash just west of Roanoke. ...more.

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9. www.uso.org › stories › 183-audie-murphy-to-hell-andAudie Murphy: To Hell and Back · United Service Organizations

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   Sep 20, 2015 · Sunday, Sep 20, 2015. Audie Murphy: To Hell and Back. By Dale L. Walker. Audie Leon Murphy died in a private plane crash near Roanoke, Virginia, on May 28, 1971. He was almost 46 years old, but in that short time had led three lives—all remarkable—and the middle was spectacular.