Since the crash and the arrival of the new commanding officer, Lt. Col. Eric Purcell, the squadron's average pilot flight hours have more than doubled, due in significant part to a two-and-a-half-year effort to improve the readiness rates of the CH-53 and the Navy's MH-53E Sea Dragon.
Date: Oct 26, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Leader of Marine Helicopter Squadron Fired Days Before Crash
Pavelka was relieved on Jan. 11. Two aircraft from the squadron crashed on Jan. 14. The 12 men aboard haven't been found. Pavelka was replaced by Lt. Col. Eric Purcell, who spoke at a Jan. 22 memorial for the Marines.
Date: Feb 01, 2016
Category: World
Source: Google
Marines Bid Farewell to Fallen Helicopter Crews in Moving Service
In his tribute to the men at the memorial, HMH-463 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Eric Purcell thanked the military and civilian responders who had searched for the men and grieved for his Marines "in the prime of their life and full of joy and hope, only to be taken from us in an instant."
Date: Jan 22, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Two US Marine CH-53 helicopters collide off Hawaii
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, commanded by Lt. Col. Eric Purcell,is the only CH-53E squadron assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Pegasus squadron was activated in 1944, has operated on both coasts, and is currently based in Hawaii. They have been deactivated three times and have s
Date: Jan 15, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
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Eric Purcell - Felt So Good
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Stetson High School Randolph MA 1943-1947, West Bridgewater High School West Bridgewater MA 1974-1975, Gray-New Gloucester High School Gray ME 1976-1980
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