Headquarters
831st Combat Support Group (TAC)
United States Air Force
George Air Force Base, California 92393

Office of the Commander

4 Aug 1965

Mrs. Violet M. Blakeley
1317 Shelton Street
Abilene, Texas

Dear Mrs. Blakeley

On 23 July 1965, I wrote giving what details were then available concerning the death of your son, Captain Roy J. Blakeley. I also stated that a second letter would be forwarded to you containing the results of our investigation into the accident.

Roy was a member of a flight of four aircraft deployed on a ground support mission against the Viet Cong.  After making several low level passes, his aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. At this point, rather than leave his plane, your son attempted an emergency landing at Chu Lai Airfield. Regretfully, the damage to the aircraft was too great, and, in attempting to land, the plane left the runway and crashed. As you probably know, Captain Blakeley's exceptional valor and performance of duty has earned a posthumous nomination for the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Our investigation has been completed. We do not anticipate any further information. However, feel free to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Sincerely

Anthony Sgro
Lt Colonel, USAF
Commander