"A record for accident-free flying in any aircraft, even one as reliable as the EC-47, isn't as easy as it appears," said Lt. Col. Kenneth J. Revoir, commander, 360th TEWS.

Colonel Revoir, Springfield, VA., further stated, "United effort by everyone was needed. Considering that this record started back in April 1966 and covered more than 12,600 missions shows the level at which the crews and the ground team members can do together.

"Every section and man was responsible for maintaining the outstanding safety record set by our predecessors. The record reflects credit across the board to all members of the 360th, both past and present".

The colonel continued, "It was an outstanding achievement even under normal conditions, but it is especially noteworthy from the standpoint of flying under combat conditions. The record is a direct result of safety consciousness throughout the organization.

"Teamwork, professionalism, alertness and the individual's acceptance of responsibility for his own actions are the keys to our passing the 75,000 hour mark," Colonel Revoir concluded.