MARTIN, JOHN MURRAY

Name: John Murray Martin
Rank/Branch: O3/US Air Force
Unit:
Date of Birth: 17 June 1931
Home City of Record: Glenshaw PA (family in DE)
Date of Loss: 20 November 1967
Country of Loss: North Vietnam/Over Water
Loss Coordinates: 170800N 1072000E (YD135985)
Status (in 1973): Missing In Action
Category: 5
Acft/Vehicle/Ground: F4C
Refno: 0923
Others In Incident: James Badley (rescued)

Source: Compiled by Homecoming II Project 15 March 1991 from one or more of
the following: raw data from U.S. Government agency sources, correspondence
with POW/MIA families, published sources, interviews. Updated by the P.O.W.
NETWORK 1998.

REMARKS:

SYNOPSIS: The Phantom, used by Air Force, Marine and Navy air wings, served a
multitude of functions including fighter-bomber and interceptor, photo and
electronic surveillance. The two man aircraft was extremely fast (Mach 2), and
had a long range (900 - 2300 miles, depending on stores and mission type). The
F4 was also extremely maneuverable and handled well at low and high altitudes.
Most pilots considered it one of the "hottest" planes around.

Capt. John M. Martin flew backseater on F4C Phantom fighter jets. It was his job
to operate the sophisticated computerized navigation and weapons systems of the
aircraft. He was highly trained and specialized. His job was tough, but one of
the most sought after for a pilot.

When Martin embarked on a combat mission on November 20, 1967, Martin was not
to return.
The aircraft was shot down very near the island of Hon Co, about 10 miles
northeast of the Demilitarized Zone, in North Vietnam.
His last known location was very near the island of Hon Co, about 10 miles
northeast of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Badley ejected and was rescued.


Since the war ended, the Defense Department has received over 10,000 reports
relating to the men still unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, yet concludes that
no actionable evidence has been received that would indicate Americans are still
alive in Southeast Asia. The reports, however, are largely classified. A recent
Senate investigation indicates that most of these reports were dismissed without
just cause, and that there is every indication that Americans remained in
captivity far after the war ended, and may be alive today.


Note:
Dec 22,2003
This Bio has been edited, and parts removed from this copy of the original
POW Network Bio, at the request of a family member.

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