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Aircraft Wrecks in the
Mountains and Deserts of the American West
L-19A
4/15/1961
California Army National Guard Lieutenants
Thomas R. Wolf and Raymond S. Price lost their lives while flying over
the rugged mountains of Ventura County on April 15, 1961. 60% of the
L-19A remains at the site as of 1/29/11. Poison Oak and steep terrain
made reaching the wreckage difficult. Our hiking guide was Marc
McDonald, and we are indebted to him.
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California Army National Guard pilot Lt.
Raymond S. Price, though not in uniform, strikes a dramatic pose. Lt.
Price lost his life on 4/15/61 in the crash of a Cessna L-19A in the
rugged mountains of Ventura County north of Fillmore. (Photo courtesy of
Vanessa Price via Marc McDonald)
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Marc McDonald and Pat J. Macha stand next to
the wings of a California Army National Guard Cessna L-19A that crashed
on 4/15/61 killing both crewmen. (G.Pat Macha photo) |
Pat J. Macha holds a
horizontal stabilizer, note the original red paint faded by time and
fire. (G.P. Macha photo) |
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