The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
James A. Powell
Rank
First Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force
Date of Death
March 18, 1953
First Lieutenant Powell was an instructor pilot on an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.