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The
need was a platform to provide tracking and telemetry to fulfill APOLLO and Department of Defense requirements in
remote locations across the world. In 1966 ARIA was born.
the
price . . .
On a sunny May day in 1981 ARIA 328 departed from Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base on a training mission. It was to be her last flight.
All aboard perished.
the heritage . . .
The
dawn of a new millennium ended the ARIA program. ARIA played an important role
in the
United States defense program. Before it could end, ARIA touched the
hearts of the men and women that served in the program in support of
their country.
this site . . .
This
is a private web site that has no affiliation with the United States
Air Force or any government agency.
I created this site to provide a safe haven for information to
preserve the ARIA history. My only regret is that I didn't
start this project earlier. Information on this site is
provided for all to read, download and share with others.
Information contributions are openly accepted and are needed. I need
to hear your stories and see your photographs to preserve
memories that only you can provide.
I am proud to have been a crewmember on
ARIA 374 and to have know these men and women of ARIA.
Randy L. Losey
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