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Title: Captain
"Skeets" Fairfield, USMC Sculptor: Mark Austin Byrd Description: Open edition bronze sculpture honoring Rupert Skeets" Fairfield (shown here in original clay). During the Pless Medal of Honor incident, copilot Capt. Rupert Fairfield was exiting the aircraft to assist in carrying in the wounded men. He noticed three NVA soldiers near the rear of the aircraft, he quickly grabbed the door mounted M60 machinegun, ripping it from its mounting post, and killed the three soldiers before they could turn to fire upon him. For his part in the rescue mission Fairfield was awarded the Navy Cross, America's second highest award for valor in combat. Price: $650 - bronze edition (Texas residents pay 8.25% sales tax) |
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"Skeets" Fairfield, USMC
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