Lost Hercules and Aircraft Mechanic Who Stole It

Who was Paul Meyer?

In 1969, Paul Meyer was a chief Air Force mechanic stationed in the U.K., in charge of a C-130E Hercules transport plane.

He had previously served in Vietnam, and was one month away from returning home to Virginia, but homesickness had set in.

Who was Paul Meyer?

Depressed, struggling, he asked for leave from his officers, but was rejected outright.