U.S. Air Force · United States 
Richard Varney
1972
Richard E. Varney served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Richard also served in the U.S. Air Force. Richard served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Game Warden Pilot Richard Varney drowned after his helicopter crashed into Maranacook Lake. He had just taken off from the lake base when the helicopter experienced a malfunction and crashed. He was able to exit the wreckage but drowned before rescuers could make it to his location. Game Warden Varney was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service for 16 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, parents, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1950 – 1954
U.S. Air Force
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Game Warden Pilot
In Our Keeping
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Record added
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