Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 Memorial

Overview

In March 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 disappeared while transporting 93 U.S. Army personnel and 11 crew members. The aircraft vanished without a trace, leaving families and friends with unanswered questions and no opportunity for closure.

For more than sixty years, loved ones have sought recognition and remembrance for those lost aboard Flight 739. Despite numerous efforts, the names of the service members have not been added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall because they were not officially classified as having served in a combat zone.

Wreaths Across America and Flight 739

Wreaths Across America is honored to help share the story of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 and ensure that the service and sacrifice of those aboard are never forgotten. Executive Director Karen Worcester discussed the history and impact of Flight 739 with family members on Mission Matters, a program on Wreaths Across America Radio.

Flight 739 Memorial

On July 17, 2020, ground was broken for the Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 Memorial at Wreaths Across America's headquarters in Columbia Falls, Maine. Located among the balsam fir trees and surrounded by replica dog tags honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 739, the memorial serves as a lasting tribute to those who were lost.

The memorial provides a place for remembrance, reflection, and recognition for the families and friends who have carried the loss of their loved ones for decades.

Learn More

To learn more about the history of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 and the memorial, or to view highlights from the groundbreaking ceremony, please visit the Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 Memorial page.

You can also watch the Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 video, which features highlights from the groundbreaking ceremony and reflections from family members who have waited decades for recognition of their loved ones’ service and sacrifice.

Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739