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Message posted by Bill on June 23, 2005 at 16:24:31 PST:

Here's the name of the pilot who died in the U2 Crash. He crashed on his landing.

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 638-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 23, 2005
Media Contact: Air Force Public Affairs - (703) 695-0640
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Air Force
pilot who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Maj. Duane W. Dively, 43, of Rancho California, Calif., died June 22 in
Southwest Asia, in the crash of a U-2 aircraft. Dively had completed flying a
mission and was returning to his base when the crash occurred. He was assigned to
the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

For further information, please contact the 9th Reconnaissance Wing
Public Affairs Office at Beale Air Force Base, (530) 634-8891.

Attached link: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050623-3764.html

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