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Name: Saven Website: none Referred by: Lycos From: Montana Time: 2000-03-02 18:24:00 Comments: THIS IS A GREAT SITE BUT YOU NEED MORE PICTURES |
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Name: Ed Johnson Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Originally Phila. Now Great Mills, MD Time: 2000-03-01 23:57:00 Comments: Happy to see a web site for the "Mach Turtles". I'm looking forward to seeing some names of old fellow squadron members from the 361st. I served at both Nha Trang and Phu Pussy as a Flight Engineer. I was LtCol "Chick' Preston's FE. |
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Name: Jim Hart Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Richmond Tx Time: 2000-03-01 21:01:00 Comments: Charlie Millsap: Drop me line at my email address. Was at TSN during the same time and I believe in the same barracks same floor. I live in Richmond Tx and get through your area now and then. Jim Hart |
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Name: CHARLIE MILLSAP Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Gatesville Texas Time: 2000-02-29 20:15:00 Comments: FLEW AS DITTY-CHASER WITH 6994TH ATTSN WITH A COUPLE OF TDY'S TO PHU CAT (AUG 70-AUG 71). ROOMED NEXT CUBICLE TO V.O. PEARSON & ROSS DAY. ALSO WAS AT MISAWA, 65-67, SHU-LIN-KOU, 67-69, KEY WEST 69-70,DARMSTADT 71-72,SAN VITO 72- 74,SHU-LIN-KOU 74-75, THEN X-TRAINED TO MED ADMIN AND HELPED SHUT DOWN CCK TAIWAN AND THEN TO CLARK AND FINALL TO SCOTT AFB IL. FREED IN 79. iT WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU. I'LL KEEP MY EYE ON THE GUESTBOOK. |
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Name: TSgt Patrick M. Harris Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Jacksonville Arkansas Time: 2000-02-28 22:46:00 Comments: I was looking up some POW/MIA information and remembered that my father Robert M. Harris was trying years ago to remember the names of crewmen lost on another bird in his squadron "610 TEWS" I searched "antique Airlines" and found you. This is a very good web page with a lot of great info and pictures. Thank you very much! NOTE: From J.C. Patrick was not aware of it I don't think when he made this entry, but I immediately sent him an Email informing him that his dad, Robert M. Harris was MY NAVIGATOR in the 361st TEWS. His dad and I keep in touch and were at the reunion 99. Also sent him a complimentary copy of the book "The EC-47 Experience". J.C. Wheeler Aim High! Tech Sergeant Patrick M. Harris 1st Combat Communications Squadron Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
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Name: Arlen Van Fossen Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Fresno, Ca. 93722 Time: 2000-02-21 06:30:00 Comments: I recently connected with a former serviceman who had served in the same area as I, and had gone through the same radio school (Keesler AFB), so we had something in common. This was in 1955. He went on to serve in the viet Nam era, and told me about this experience. It is very moving. Thank you for allowing me to sign in as a guest. WB6VAF |
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Name: charles vantuil Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: kokomo in Time: 2000-02-20 16:04:00 Comments: very nice tribute and i liked your setup very much great illistrations. |
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Name: charles hickman ( Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: san angelo texas Time: 2000-02-17 04:00:00 Comments: great website and tribute to those of us who served in the golden eagle of the sky!!! i did one year of time at saigon with some of the best people ever. Mac, Houldin, Viggie, Jag, Bouchard, and Bob Lung at Pleiku. like to hear from you guys!!! |
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Name: Nibblett, William S. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Center Point, TX Time: 2000-02-14 01:27:00 Comments: Served with 6994th Dec 70 to Feb 71, Det 2 Feb 71 to Dec 71. |
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Name: Richard Austin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ipswich, Massachusetts currently in PHX Time: 2000-02-11 18:43:00 Comments: I was given this site by a fellow USAFSS guy I work with named Ken Stengle. I never had flying status as Ken did, but I logged quite a few hours with the 6929th RSM in Osan as a 292(59-61). The picture of the Hammerlund R390 brought a big lump in my throat when I thought of all the great people I worked with at that time. I also remember the radio we used alongside the R390 was a Collins SP-600. (Haven't thought of those numbers in close to 40 years.) I continued on over to the 6918th RSM at Brady AB from 61-63. I keep in touch with a guy name Bob Kincaid, who also served at Brady and lives in Pasedena. I carry a moneyclip with the UASFSS emblem at the time(60) to this day. Great website. I haven't had a chance to see all of it yet, but I will, for sure. |
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Name: Bob Gallagher Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 2000-02-09 15:48:00 Comments: Never thought I'd find anyone out there who even knew what a Gooney-Bird was! I was an Aircraft electrician in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970. From 67 to 69 Iwas assigned to the 4412 CCTS at England AFB La. We had appx 20 or 25 C47's assigned to our Sqdn for the purpose of training Combat crews for duty in S.E.A.Among those A/C were the only three AC47's in the States. [Tail #'s 966, 416, and 263] From Jun 69 thru Jun 70 I was at NKP RTAFB working on the EC 47. My father was the flight mechanic on the first C47 to land in Japan after the surrender WWII. Can't seem to shake those Gooney's from my life! |
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Name: FRANK BANNING Website: have none at this time Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Charleston sc Time: 2000-02-05 00:05:00 Comments: My son told me my picture was on the net thats how i located the home page looking at the year book brought back a few memorys, i remember a few of the guys, Col skews because he scared me to death one time when we were returning from a mission, just knew we were going to run out of gas, but made it back ok Really enjoy the page and the memorys you have brought back God bless you all |
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Name: Steve Pennington Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Edmonds, WA Time: 2000-02-02 19:21:00 Comments: I was at Phu Cat and Danang in Field Maint. I worked on all the airplanes on the bases as an airframe structural repairman. I enjoyed working on the Electric Goons. They were old and well used, but pretty reliable. I wrote a magazine article a few years ago about the rocket attack that destroyed 102. After it was published I received notes from a couple of other guys who were there. I really like your site. |
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Name: Russ Mullen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-01-29 02:26:00 Comments: I am signing another guest book because I have another new E-Mail address; [email protected] Please disreguard and eliminate the old address of; [email protected] Thanks Russ Mullen Det 2 DaNang 1971 |
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Name: Thomas H. Pearson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Waldo, Arkansas Time: 2000-01-28 01:51:00 Comments: Enjoyed your page - was stationed at nkp 72-73 was a 292 on board ec-47s. |
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Name: Son Le Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Shreveport, Louisiana Time: 2000-01-27 00:21:00 Comments: It's a great memory for those who was flew in EC-47 during Viet Nam war. This page broght me back to my glory time in the past. I'm planning to visit Kelly Air Base in the very near future. |
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Name: Son Le Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Shreveport, Louisiana Time: 2000-01-27 00:30:00 Comments: It's a great memory for those who was flew in EC-47 during Viet Nam war. This page broght me back to my glory time in the past. |
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Name: Vince Wuwert Website: Referred by: AOL From: Toledo, Ohio Time: 2000-01-25 16:45:00 Comments: Nice site. Best wishes to all. Thank you all for your service to our country during those trying times of the Vietnam War. Your service is appreciated by the millions of freedom loving Americans who honor and respect your call to duty, your dilligence, your heroics, and your sacrifice. Vince Wuwert Det-4, 6922nd SW Ramasun Station Udorn Province Thailand April of 68-March of 69 USAF/Security Service 292X1 ditty bopper |
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Name: Ltc. Thomas M. Inman (Ret.) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cochiti Lake, NM Time: 2000-01-22 06:40:00 Comments: I hope Ltc. Homer Sharp (A/C) and Tom Howley (C/P) are doing good. Finding this site makes my day. |
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Name: Dust Devil Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Calif Time: 2000-01-22 05:25:00 Comments: Spent a year at NKP. Worked Special Ops CH-53's Dust Devils. The EC-47's were parked just down rom the choppers. Was there when the Barons left. Was good seeing the old bird again. |
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Name: Donald D. Minnish Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Goldsboro. N.C. Time: 2000-01-18 01:28:00 Comments: Hi Guys, I just ran across your website while browsing on my webtv. and thought I would respond. I was a crewchief on EC-47P 43-49603 at TSN AB from Nov.69 to Nov.70. I plan to order your modle soon. So long for now, ann always remember the "Old Tiger" |
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Name: JESSE HILL Website: DELAWAE VALLEY VIETNAM VETS Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: LEVITTOWN PA 19058 Time: 2000-01-17 03:41:00 Comments: I LIKE WHAT YOU ARE DOING I HAVE SOME PICTURES OF C47 SPOOKY'S KICKING ASS ON A SMALL VILLAGE NEXT TO PHU CAT |
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Name: Bill Zurick Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warner Robins Ga Time: 2000-01-11 15:40:00 Comments: Subject: USAF Patches Anyone that would like to donate any patches to my collection please contact me at the above E-Mail address Thank you for your consideration and Kindness. Bill Zurick |
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Name: Robert Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mechanicsburg, PA Time: 2000-01-04 23:44:00 Comments: Served with the 6994th at NKP and finally at Ubon from 73-74. Seeing names like Skeeter Dickerson and numbers like balls 9 "009" brought back a lot of good memories. I was there when the squadron closed and was surpried to see myself in some of the pictures of that day (part of the 304 crew). Strangely enough I finished my military career as a Supply Officer in the Navy and retired in 1993. Thanks for the web-site. |
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Name: BILL ZURICK Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warner Robins Ga Time: 1999-12-30 16:13:00 Comments: YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD LOOKING WEB SITE AND YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF IT. I NO YOU SPENT A LOT OF TIME CREATING IT. i NO WE CROSSED PATHS SOMEWHERE IN OUR CAREERS.I WAS STATIONED HERE AT ROBINS IN 1962/1963 AND WORKED ON THE 7LSS C-124 THE LITTLE BEAVER. I WAS STATIONED IN SPAIN IN 1959/1963 SO I MIGHT OF WORKED ONE OR TWO OF YOUR 19 LSS BIRDS. KEEP UP YOR OUTSTANDING WORK |
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Name: Bill Zurick Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warner Robins Ga Time: 1999-12-30 16:07:00 Comments: WELL PUT TOGETHER THIS SITE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF NHA TRANG.I WAS IN THE 21TASS WE WAS THAT LITTLE BIRD DOG OUTFIT |
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Name: Ed Lynch Website: Referred by: Geocities From: Port Clinton,Ohio Time: 1999-12-28 23:41:00 Comments: Great site-got here via links starting with Marine Corps Cryptologic Association,USS Pueblo,geocities,and then you. I was in intel in VN in 67-mostly DF-anyone looking for any marines try www.thefew.com--thanks....EML |
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Name: myasnikov avi Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: israel Time: 1999-12-24 20:31:00 Comments: Very interesting site. Do you intend to put acft serials and c/n's? merry xmas AVI Merchav Aviri magazine israel |
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Name: WALT PALMER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Gouldsboro,PA 18424 Time: 1999-12-20 12:01:00 Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. ITS NICE TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH YOU ALL. VIETNAM WAS A LONG TIME AGO, BUT MANY OF THE MEMORIES ARE STILL VERY FRESH IN MY MIND. |
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Name: Russ Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dearborn Heights, MI. 48127 Time: 1999-12-20 01:08:00 Comments: Just "surfing the net" and found this site. WOW! Hey guys "Hows it going aye?" It was great seeing Glen Guy Germany, Dave Abel and Bill Sommers in the directory. Hope to hear from some of you and others from the 6994th Det 2 DaNang. |
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Name: C. Daniel Thayer, Jr. Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Manchester, CT Time: 1999-12-19 18:37:00 Comments: I was in the Army Security Agency, ' 66-71, and Was a Radio Traffic Analyst. I started in-country with the 330th RRC in Pleiku, on Engineer Hill. I was levied out of there to the 8th RRFS in Phu Bai. I was sent TDY to the 6994th in Pleiku in November and December, 1969. Dan Thayer |
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Name: jim walls Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Nashville, TN Time: 1999-12-13 18:40:00 Comments: Being a VN vet(1965-66 -USAF)and interested in the C-47, AC-47, et. al. I found your site fantastic. The information that you provide for your fellow EC types is great and helps out us history buffs tremendously. With your pemission I would like to pass some of the info about tail numbers and fates to Joe Bauger at [email protected]. He has a site with all of the USAF aircraft serial numbers from 1908-2003 with brief details of their fate, if known. Site address is http://home.att.net/~jbauger/usafserials.html |
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Name: Paul Siler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troy, N.Y. Time: 1999-12-12 20:53:00 Comments: Hello to anyone who served with me at Pleiku or DaNang from Nov 69 to Nov 70. I did 21 years and retired in July 75 as TSgt. |
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Name: Paul Williams Website: EAA Squadron 14 Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Topeka, Ks Time: 1999-12-12 05:16:00 Comments: I really like your website, Very Nicely done |
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Name: John Acton Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 1999-12-04 04:24:00 Comments: From the day's of the 6910th Darmstadt, and 6987th AT ShuLinKou. Nice Job on the site. |
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Name: Bill Klingler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Imperial, Pa. Time: 1999-11-30 22:58:00 Comments: Jimmy Trozzo showed me the site. |
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Name: SHAHEDA S. STEEN Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-11-30 00:28:00 Comments: Thank you for your web site because it will help me with my homework and it's interesting to read. Shaheda Steen |
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Name: Jon C. Ohman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Perry Hall, Maryland Time: 1999-11-24 13:51:00 Comments: Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of you TEWS types (front/back-end and maintenance as well) a happy Thanksgiving from all of us in the Ohman family. God bless you all! |
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Name: Tom L. Kersey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Valley Springs, CA Time: 1999-11-20 23:45:00 Comments: I was in Da Nang with 362nd TEWS from Jan '72 until June '72 when we were downsized and at that time transfered to NKP. I was part of the group that joined the TEWS about half way through the one year tour as the result of the sqd of 123's being closed. Great birds - great site. |
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Name: Huddleston Military Surplus Website: The Army Surplus Store Referred by: From a Friend From: Russellville, Arkansas Time: 1999-11-17 17:59:00 Comments: Great Website! A must for everyone to see! |
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Name: John Ekwall, Col (ret) USAF Website: Referred by: AOL From: Riverside, CA Time: 1999-11-15 00:22:00 Comments: See comment below |
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Name: JOHN EKWALL Website: Referred by: AOL From: RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA Time: 1999-11-15 00:19:00 Comments: Just an update to let JC know that I am enjoying the EC-47 website and fantastic response from all the 361st TEWS at Phu Cat. Hopefully you will get my e-mail address this time around! Again, if any of the 1969-70 'goonie bird' crews were with me I would appreciate hearing from you. This was one year that I will never forget along with the Goonie that has a life of its own and is still the best in the air. |
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Name: Harold Powell, CW4 (ret) Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Houston, Texas Time: 1999-11-12 14:51:00 Comments: A really great site, saw your ac in vn when flying around siagon and always wondered what you guys did. I will visit this site often to see additions. |
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Name: John M. McBride Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kansas Time: 1999-11-12 04:44:00 Comments: J.C., I've been watching your "name list" grow over the months. Maybe someone out there can help me. I'm looking for a couple of friends that I served with in 68/69 at TSN. Their names are Keith Francis and James Hutchinson. I believe they were both from California. Would appreciate any help in locating these guys. Thanks for your help. Mike |
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Name: Wayne Mutza Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Milwaukee, WI Time: 1999-11-12 04:20:00 Comments: This site is a glowing tribute to the EC-47, one of countless uses for the grand old airplane. As an aviation writer, I'm seeking information and photo material on other "real" (prop-driven) USAF and VNAF airplanes for upcoming books devoted to their histories. Material is copied, credited and promptly returned. Hats off to Jim for an excellent site. Wayne Mutza |
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Name: WALT PALMER Website: Veterans Day 1999 Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Gouldsboro,PA 18424 Time: 1999-11-11 12:10:00 Comments: SEEING AS HOW THIS IS THE LAST VETERANS DAY OF 1999 I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD DROP A SHORT LINE... ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT DURING TIMES OF CONFLICT THE DIPLOMATS MAY NEGOTIATE, OUR FACTORIES CAN PRODUCE OUR WEAPONS AND THE GENERALS CAN COMMAND,BUT IN THE FINAL ANALYIS IT IS THE MEN & WOMEN OUT ON THE PERIMETERS ALL OVER THE WORLD WHO ARE LAYING THIER LIVES ON THE LINE TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS.WHEN IT COMES TIME TO SELECT A MAN OF THIS CENTURY, PERHAPS THE FRONT COVER OF TIME MAGAZINE SHOULD JUST READ "OUR VETERANS" TO EVERY ONE WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER ALL OF OUR VETERANS TODAY. I WILL BE SPEAKING AT AN AMERICAN LEGION SERVICE AT 11 A.M. |
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Name: Roger V. Pratt Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Orlando, Florida Time: 1999-11-10 20:07:00 Comments: Great Site! My particulars: AFSC 292 in Japan, '66~'68. Then, Fairchild AFB Survival School, Eqmt Tech school at Goodfellow AFB March ? '68, Jungle Survival Clark AB, Philpp., Tan Son Nhut May '68~Jan'69, Pleiku Jan. 69~May'69. 133 EC-47 missions -- saw many of the planes I flew on. Was at Pleiku on Feb 5 69, when we lost the gooney with Rodney Gott and James "Dot" Dorsey (ROs). Although plane was lost in the morning, it wasn't 'til very late afternoon before we in the brks. knew about it. I was pulling the overnight CQ at the Ops bldg and answered the phone when Rodney's family called from the States to see if we'd heard anything. No, we hadn't at that point...tough call to take. I saw and spoke to his mother at the dedication of the chow hall in his name across from (now) AIA at Kelly AFB, San Antonio. Do any of these names ring a bell to anyone: Jim Osbourne, Bill? Lowmueller, Ed Sumner, Al Kinter, Bill Duffy {prob. was in Thailand}, Larry F., "Banger" the puppy? Hurry, I'll only be at this e-mail 'til end of year. Tks agn for the great site. |
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Name: peter kessler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: long island, new york Time: 1999-11-07 15:58:00 Comments: Spoke to JC Wheeler on phone free. In the precess of looking around the site. Professionally done! Very nice. Was on a spec proj out of Tuy Hoa (down the coast from Quin Nhon)in 68, used mod 707s. Never flew in an EC-47, but we may have held hands a few times, lol! Many "47" people are welcome to join the Air Commando Association. Fly over the fence? Tell them about it. Give their site a visit. They have a great bunch in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Any Time - Any Place. |
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Name: David L. Benson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston Time: 1999-11-06 04:03:00 Comments: I served in the 6994th all over Southeast Asia (Detachments in Thailand and Vietnam) between April, 1967 and July, 1969. I flew as a RO on EC-47's out of Nha Trang and Pleiku from July, 1968 - July, 1969. This is a great page. It is a treasure of information. It's about time that the world was told about the importance of our mission in the war. However, I remember my experience to be a little more ethnically diverse than your page portrays. The air crews in Nha Trang and Pleiku were made up of a cross-section of America's sub-cultures. On first blush, the pictures on your page might make people think differently. Please seek to expand your page so that it does not seem to deny by default the African-American (which I am), Hispanic and Native American contributions to this proud and important war effort. <--!http://saturn.guestworld.tripod.lycos.com/wgb/wgb.dbm?owner=KB5KCD--> ******************** (((This note added by, J.C. Wheeler, Originator and Webmaster for the EC-47 History site.)))-- The information, photos etc. on the site is about 99% furnished by the folks who visit the site and were a part of the EC-47 Mission which ran from Mid-1966 thur May 15, 1974, when the mission was terminated. There is no slant in any direction on this site. Everything pertaining to the mission, the aircraft, and the people involved that is submitted is added as long as it is not slanderous, vulgar, indecent or a known outright lie. Everything here must be such that your 6 year old granddaughter or anyone else can read or view without being offended. David had been informed and now understands why the makup of information/photos, etc., are as they are. He is now preparing to add to the site also, I along with many others are looking forward to his additions. Thanks David, welcome aboard. J.C. |
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Name: Bill Sommer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Harrisburg, PA Time: 1999-10-29 12:23:00 Comments: I see the message from Gary Hunley. Hey, Gary, get in touch. Still Looking for Ron Hendrix who was in Da Nang in 1971. This is a great tool for reuniting with long-lost friends. Keep it up! |
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Name: K.WAYNE MCGAHA Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY Time: 1999-10-23 01:28:00 Comments: LIKE YOUR WEB PAGE,SERVED IN THIS UNIT IN 1972 AT DA NANG,AS AS A CREW CHIEF,UNTIL WE WERE MOVED OUT TO N.K.P., ANY WORD ON ANY UPCOMING REUNIONS. |
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Name: Lou Burns Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Cherokee, Alabama Time: 1999-10-21 21:48:00 Comments: I was stationed in TSN with the 6994th from July 1967 until May 1968. I am retired now and living in Cherokee, Alabama. |
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Name: Hartson Gleason Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: mid hudson valley NY Time: 1999-10-19 20:08:00 Comments: was with 161st Ahc 65 - 66 Scorpions was visting helicopter site and found this one on there list so here i am good job if your a hacker like me i know it must take up a lot of your time so thanks for letting us see how the other guys are doing and done thanks again Scorpion 5 |
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Name: Gary Hunley Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Jackson, Oh Time: 1999-10-18 20:15:00 Comments: I was a member of the 6994th Security Squadron stationed in Nakom Phanom between Sept 1970 and February 1972. I was radio operator aboard the EC47's. I would be interested in locating any of the crew members serving during this time period. |
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Name: michael w. murray Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Magnolia, Delaware Time: 1999-10-14 15:32:00 Comments: thanks for your help...will update data via e-mail..At Dover AFB I handled all aprs and oers for C-133 and 124 squadrons..worked with flying people.cross trained into flight surgeons office and performed duties in Michigan and texas as a flight surgeons tech and was hoist operator on HH43B helicopter....then went back to scty service..Had a great 26 years..jc have a great day..will yak at you later.mike |
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Name: John L. Blamey Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Scranton, AR Time: 1999-10-11 22:53:00 Comments: Hey J.C.--excellent page!!! I have this bookmarked and enjoyed it very much. i will distribute this to as many people as i can in the 188th security squadron in Ft. Smith. also, we are having the airshow on the 6th and 7th of November. It is free and I think you would have a good time. Please come and checkit out! I will send you a flyer with all of the attractions of the show. The USAF Thunderbirds are the main event this year. My unit is also doing a "fire and fury" combat force irradication demo on both days. if you need any help with "bug stuff" just let me know, and Deborah says "don't be a stranger!" Well, I guess i will talk to you later! John |
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Name: Frank W Allen MSG (USAF Ret) Website: . Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hannibal,NY Time: 1999-10-04 03:45:00 Comments: Very interestng site, have flown many hrs in C47, in Alaska back in '48 thru '55.... |
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Name: Guy Macon, Electronics Engineer Website: Guy Macon, Electronics Engineer Referred by: Yahoo! From: Buena Park CA 90620 Time: 1999-10-02 13:45:00 Comments: I was just surfing around and saw your site. Pretty intereesting! A peek into a world I have never been a part of. Guy Macon, Electronics Engineer |
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Name: Everett Ledet Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Angelo, Texas Time: 1999-09-21 03:13:00 Comments: Thank you for publishing a part of my grandfathers history that I was very interested in but never heard or knew anything about. |
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Name: Patrick J. Cressman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 1999-09-14 05:28:00 Comments: Hi!, I am the brother of Sgt. Peter R. Cressman, USAFSS. He was a "BEEP" on EC-47Q "BARON 52" downed over Steel Tiger Laos, Area 10G. I try to keep in touch with all of those who flew upon or were in anyway connected with the USAFSS. For now, sufffice to say that there are some inaccuracies in the public record regarding this loss. Hope to hear back from you. (Ron Schofield can vouch for my identity and credentials) Thanks, Pat |
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Name: E J Ledet Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Angelo, Texas Time: 1999-09-09 04:15:00 Comments: Actually found you in Remain In Touch FTVA Newsletter Sep99. Assigned to Danang detachment early 1970s. |
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Name: Stephen Davis Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Colorado Springs CO Time: 1999-09-08 04:33:00 Comments: My father worked on Project PHYLLIS ANN while in Vietnam and I'm looking for background information in order to pursue a Freadom of Information Act Request. Can you provide any additional information of the project? |
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Name: Don Levesque Website: 6901st Alumni Memorial Referred by: From a Web Ring From: Maine Time: 1999-09-06 00:45:00 Comments: Great site, and great info..... |
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Name: Barry Smith Website: Fox 2/7 Referred by: Yahoo! From: Orlando, Fla Time: 1999-09-05 03:39:00 Comments: I'm signing on for BARRY MOORE, a co-worker, who was with your unit in Nam around 66-68. He is not yet on line. If you knew him drop me a line and I'll make sure he gets it. Thanks for all the efford you guys gave over there. I was Fox 2nd Bat. 7th Mar. 67-68 and I know we used your serves once or twice with pre op imfo. Semper Fi Barry Smith |
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Name: Tom Duncan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tulsa, Oklahoma Time: 1999-08-22 15:48:00 Comments: I served as a Life Support Specialist, 360th TEWS, Tan Son Nhut AFB, 9/68 - 9/69. I managed to bring home a squadron decal showing the Old Tiger in color. I will sent it to you by seperate file. It was a real suprise to find this dedicated website on the internet. Thanks for the memories! |
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Name: Robert R. Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Coshocton, Ohio, now Port Charlotte, FLA Time: 1999-08-21 04:40:00 Comments: I was a 202 with USAFSS, Jan. 63-Apr. 67, stationed at Iraklion AS/Crete, Greece Dec. 63-Apr. 65. Then DaNang Aug. 65-Dec. 65. Then Saigon/Tan Son Nhut AB, Aug. 66 to Apr 67. Worked in Saigon as laison between 6994th and ASA Davis Station. Scheduled mission targets and next day reports to Mac-V headquarters. Flew numberous EC-47 missions for various reasons, but not on regular schedule. I was at USAFSS HDQ for training Apr. 63 then sent to Goodfellow AFB until graduated 202 schooling in Nov. 63. |
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Name: Tim Soxman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Uniontown, Pa Time: 1999-08-19 05:02:00 Comments: A retired Air Force type. Tactical Air Control Parties with the 101st Abn Div (Fac call sign Bilk). C-47s we worked with were Moonlight and Spooky. |
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Name: Ken Clark Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: MT. VERNON, IND. Time: 1999-08-18 23:50:00 Comments: I was a 202 assigned to the ACC from Nov 67 to Sep 69. Going thru this site brought up a lot of buried memories. Also, recognized quite a few names but was more surprised that there are lots of names missing. One fond memory is of the great sandwiches made by the hooth girl across the street from the 6994th barracks/hootch bar. Does anybody remember Banger, our little crippled mutt, and all the times she met the crew bus and the beers she put down. A few of the names I remember are: Don Stagg (202), Ken Abernathy (292), Ray May (702), Ray Parker (292), Ken Harris (292), and CMS Walter Hunt (Ch of Maint). I was at NKP with May in 72-72, LinKou with Harris in 69, Don was a classmate at Goodfellow. I remember playing ball with Rick Hand at TSN. Les Kimball was our 1st Sgt, I've got pics of Mike Pressler leaving (lei aroung his neck an the steps of a 727), and Paul Weyandt and I had more than a few of the local brews at both NKP and Clark (one hell of a man - he was far to young to go). I traveled abround quite a bit in 20+ years (San Vito, NSA, Vn, Thai, Laos, Taiwan, Oki, P.I., Korea, March AFB, Wright-Patt, Fairchild, and Scott. The most memorable times are the ones I spent with the 6994th. Drop me a line or two and rekindle old memories and friendships. |
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Name: Ken Clark Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: MT. VERNON, IND. Time: 1999-08-18 23:48:00 Comments: I was a 202 assigned to the ACC from Nov 67 to Sep 69. Going thru this site brought up a lot of buried memories. Also, recognized quite a few names but was more surprised that there are lots of names missing. One fond memory is of the great sandwiches made by the hooth girl across the street from the 6994th barracks/hootch bar. Does anybody remember Banger, our little crippled mutt, and all the times she met the crew bus and the beers she put down. A few of the names I remember are: Don Stagg (202), Ken Abernathy (292), Ray May (702), Ray Parker (292), Ken Harris (292), and CMS Walter Hunt (Ch of Maint). I was at NKP with May in 72-72, LinKou with Harris in 69, Don was a classmate at Goodfellow. I remember playing ball with Rick Hand at TSN. Les Kimball was our 1st Sgt, I've got pics of Mike Pressler leaving (lei aroung his neck an the steps of a 727), and Paul Weyandt and I had more than a few of the local brews at both NKP and Clark (one hell of a man - he was far to young to go). I traveled abround quite a bit in 20+ years (San Vito, NSA, Vn, Thai, Laos, Taiwan, Oki, P.I., Korea, March AFB, Wright-Patt, Fairchild, and Scott. The most memorable times are the ones I spent with the 6994th. Drop me a line or two and rekindle old memories and friendships. |
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Name: Bob Hotaling Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Altamonte Springs, FL Time: 1999-08-17 16:59:00 Comments: Greetings to all fellow TEWS folks. I was pleased to find this site while "surfing" this morning. I was a pilot with the 360 TEWS in Saigon from April 1970-1971. The Y2K Reunion will be on the list of "gotta' do's." I often wonder whatever happened to "Lady Sux".... I do know where the CTF (Crew Training Facility) bell is from Saigon however. It will make it to the reunion!! |
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Name: Bob Hotaling Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Altamonte Springs, FL Time: 1999-08-17 17:07:00 Comments: Greetings to all fellow TEWS folks. I was pleased to find this site while "surfing" this morning. I was a pilot with the 360 TEWS in Saigon from April 1970-1971. The Y2K Reunion will be on the list of "gotta' do's." I often wonder whatever happened to "Lady Sux".... I do know where the CTF (Crew Training Facility) bell is from Saigon however. It will make it to the reunion!! |
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Name: Tom Duncan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tulsa, Oklahoma Time: 1999-08-15 04:21:00 Comments: I was really suprised to find a site dedicaed to the EC-47 and its mission in Viet Nam. I was a Life Support Specialist, 360th TEWS, Tan Son Nhut AFB from 9/68 to 10/69. |
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Name: Tom Duncan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tulsa, Oklahoma Time: 1999-08-15 04:26:00 Comments: I was really suprised to find a site dedicaed to the EC-47 and its mission in Viet Nam. I was a Life Support Specialist, 360th TEWS, Tan Son Nhut AFB from 9/68 to 10/69. |
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Name: Paul Siler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troy, N.Y. Time: 1999-08-14 00:35:00 Comments: Served at Pleiku for 6 months until things got to hot and then we moved to Danang. Hello to anyone who served with me. Retired TSgt July 75. |
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Name: Paul Siler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troy, N.Y. Time: 1999-08-14 00:36:00 Comments: Served at Pleiku for 6 months until things got to hot and then we moved to Danang. Hello to anyone who served with me. Retired TSgt July 75. |
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Name: Paul Siler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troy, N.Y. Time: 1999-08-14 00:40:00 Comments: Served at Pleiku for 6 months until things got to hot and then we moved to Danang. Hello to anyone who served with me. Retired TSgt July 75. |
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Name: Cliff Brooks Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Boerne, Texas 78006 Time: 1999-08-12 20:33:00 Comments: Great Web Page J.C.....Lot's of interesting things here. I talked to you on PhoneFree and enjoyed the conversation. I am the one that was involved in Operation Redwing on Eniwetok in 1956-57 out in the Marshall Islands.If you care to read some of the stories (including mine) from the guys that were on Eniwetok, you can go to http://www.aracnet.com/~pdxavets/wetokian/index.html. There are also a lot of things on the home page there pertaining to the Atomic Tests in case you are interested. Thanks J.C. and take care. |
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Name: Curtis A. Parker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: King George, Virginia Time: 1999-08-12 14:46:00 Comments: I was a member of the 6994th from Oct. 1966 to Jun 1968 and again from Oct 1969 to Oct 1970. Found this website by accident. Will be sending my application for membership as soon as I can. Great website. Curtis |
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Name: Bill Pickard Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: West Chester, Ohio Time: 1999-08-11 05:49:00 Comments: Served with the 6994th Security Squadron from July 1966 until July 1967. We started with one airplane and the unit later had detachments at Nha Trang and Plei Ku. |
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Name: Carl H. Huffman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Aiken, SC Time: 1999-08-10 15:24:00 Comments: I took a quick look at your page, since I worked for the 6912th Sec Sq in Berlin during the early 70s for about six months. I was a 294 (98J) with the USASA FS Berlin at the time. Another fellow and I were "lent" to the USAFSS for a time to fill a shortage in the Blue Room (ELINT Section) at the 6912th. Never went to SEA, since the AF and Navy did the job over there. Good site. Carl |
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Name: Nelson H Barr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Durant OK Time: 1999-08-06 10:05:00 Comments: I was assigned to Det 1, 6994th from 6/69 - 1/71. Signed in, and immediately went TDY to the 330th RRC (Engineer Hill/Pleiku - Nha Trang). Enjoyed the Army so much, that I only visited Det 1's ops area on rare occasions. Hello to you all. It was a long time ago, but many memories remain. 22 1/4 years AF - 19 1/2 USAFSS. (202 Retired 12/31/76) |
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Name: Russell L. Strickland Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tennille, Georgia 31089 Time: 1999-08-03 22:16:00 Comments: I was the Crew Chief on A/C 980 at Pleiku. Her name was "Ring Dang Doo". I was stationed at Pleiku from Nov. 67 thru Nov. 68. It is good to hear that someone remembers us for what we did. Would like to hear about the next reunion for our squadrons. |
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Name: Conrad A. Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Albuquerque, NM Time: 1999-07-26 18:43:00 Comments: Served at Det 2, 6994th in 1971 as Ops Officer under Ed Blackwell and E J Ledet. |
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Name: WALT PALMER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: gouldsboro,pa 18424 Time: 1999-07-21 22:10:00 Comments: TO ALL MY FRIENDS. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS LOGGING ON TO PRODIGY INTERNET. MY NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS IS. to bob brown & herb felker and anyone else. [email protected] |
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Name: Mitch Cooper Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Austin, Texas Time: 1999-07-20 14:09:00 Comments: Flew on the EC-47's as a X1 op out of Saigon in 66 and 67. Have 177 combat missions and alot of memories. |
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Name: Truong, Lucky Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-07-09 10:26:00 Comments: Hi, Thanks for the memory, well set site, sharp pictures. I just sign a check to order your book. I was South Vietnamese Pilot with USAF 360th squadron 's training program in Tan Son Nhat Air Base during 1972. After that, we formed the South Vietnamese 's 718th squadron to replace the 360th and other squadrons. It was 24 1/2 years to see our 718th squadron 's EC47 again (in your site), i told my wife !!!. Thanks again, be back! Lucky Truong |
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Name: Andy Andrews Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Little Rock, Arkansas Time: 1999-07-08 01:49:00 Comments: I was at Pleiku May70-May71, assigned to Defense Communications Agency detachment on Tropo Hill. Retired Air Force, June 55-July 77. |
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Name: Christopher Koch Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troy NH Time: 1999-07-08 01:22:00 Comments: I worked on the c-12 compass system from 70-71 at tan son nut. The c-47 is a great old plane. |
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Name: Bryan Vielmette Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Brandon, SD Time: 1999-07-05 19:49:00 Comments: My Uncle was in one of the EC-47 squadrons and he advised me to check this site out. He said that it would explain what he did in the Vietnam war. I surfed the site for the first time for about an hour and feel I have not yet scratched the surface as to what he did. The site is very informative and educational and plan on coming back ever free moment to learn more about your duties and what your missions were. It is very interesting and hope to be able to talk more to my uncle to understand his role in the EC-47 and their missions. Thank you for the very well prepared site and information. I will be visiting often. Bryan Vielmette |
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Name: Bobby D Johnson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Transplanted Midwesterner Time: 1999-07-05 16:54:00 Comments: Enjoyed the site very much, and it brought back memories.... some not too pleasant, but the ones of people I served with were all the type that make one smile an inward warmth of good feeling. I was with the 6994th at Danang 1971/72 as a Maintainence Guy on the back end equipment, which entailed fixing it on the ground.. then flying with it and keeping it going airborne. Never forget those "racetrack patterns". |
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Name: Don Levesque Website: Good News Chapel Referred by: From a Friend From: Lewiston Maine Time: 1999-07-04 02:36:00 Comments: Served in the 6905th in Landsburg Germany 1956, also in the 6901st Grp. Security service. Looking for anyone who served in those squadrons. God Bless |
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Name: Jim Jelley Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Sherman, Tx. Time: 1999-06-30 16:54:00 Comments: just got info from email Sutton sent me |
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Name: Charles Russell Emmert Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Miami, FL Time: 1999-06-28 04:15:00 Comments: Enjoyed your website, I was FM on C-47 at various times over the years. Retired from AF 1979. |
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Name: Charles A. (Chuck) Sutton Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Arlington, TX. Time: 1999-06-27 22:53:00 Comments: I was one of the original test pilots that set up the TDY Squadron at Grenier Field in Manchester, NH. The purpose of this Squadron was to calibrate the EC-47 with its classified equipment, assemble crew and send them on their way to Tan Son Nhut. The Squadron was formed in the spring of 1966 and after 6 months TDY, I went back to my home base at Hill AFB to find I had orders, along with several of my fellow engineers/pilots, Al Reeser, Joe Steinguesser, and Roy Gentry, to pick up a Gooney and take it to Tan Son Nhut. I was the last of the Hill AFB guys to pick up a crew and plane and head west. We left Grenier Field in January 1967 and after 33 days enroute made it to Tan Son Nhut. The 33 day trip is another story that would take too much space. I flew 120 plus missions at Tan Son Nhut, mostly with the 360 TEWS. After a few months, I became the 460th Recon Wing EC-47 Standardization Pilot and kept this job until leaving in January 1968. Thanks J.C. for a wonderful vehicle to renew memories and friends. |
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Name: Bob Graham Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Melbourne, FL Time: 1999-06-27 15:26:00 Comments: Flew 112 missions with 360th TEWS. Helped create squadron emblem - Antique Airlines. Crew members Jack Cummings and Andy Anderson, Navigator. Was Chief of Standboard for 360th. Helped form 361st and 362nd TEWS during tour at Tan Son Nhut. Jim Jelly was Commander 360th, succeeded by Bill Horn. Served from September 1966 to October 1967. |
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Name: AIR COMMANDO ASSOCIATION Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: FT. WALTON BEACH, FL Time: 1999-06-22 15:09:00 Comments: THIS IS THE AIR COMMANDO ASSOCIATION FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA. |
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Name: Jim Bennett Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: San Diego, CA Time: 1999-06-19 02:57:00 Comments: Served with USASA at 8th RRFS in 1967-1968, again with JSPC, Okinawa. Worked with 6994th and 6990th troops doing the Target Identification thing ! Also worked with the RU-8 Army Guys from the 138th Avn Co and also with Krazy Kat (EP-2's). Looking forward to seeing the rest of your site. I just had to sign in first !! Jim Bennett, SFC, USA (Ret) former 98C/AF 202 |
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Name: Pam Pennell Spradley Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: ? AF Brat (San Antonio, Tx) Time: 1999-06-17 03:46:00 Comments: Was just looking for the reunion pictures..Dad said they were here somewhere.....where? This is still kinda knew to me. |
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Name: Fred Lewis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hazel Park, Michigan Time: 1999-06-10 16:17:00 Comments: Just got my copy of The EC-47 Experience and must commend you on a job well done. I want to thank you for signing my copy and for including in the book a few photo's that I sent you for your web site. I am proud to be connected with such a fine publication. My niece saw the pictures of the C-47 distroyed by rockets at Danang and she asked a lot of questions as she knew I was in Vietnam but not what role I played. Thanks again. |
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Name: Bill Sommer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-06-07 17:47:00 Comments: Thank you for the site. Am enjoying the information and hope to touch base with long-lost friends. Was at Da Nang from 1/71 to 12/71 as intercept and direction finding specialist. Thanks again. |
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Name: Carl J. (Rusty) Hubbard, III Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Time: 1999-06-07 15:57:00 Comments: I was a EC-47 navigator with the 361st TEWS, Nha Trang, RVN, from Oct 68 to Oct 69. Lots of memories from my fist operational assignment out of navigator school at Mather AFB, Ca. Retired at Eglin AFB, Florida, 1988 in the RF-4C Test Tactical Air Warfare testing business. Looking for my 361 TEWS squadron buddy and roomie, Chip Forsythe if anybody knows his whereabouts. |
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Name: horace hopper Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Antonio TX Time: 1999-06-01 21:42:00 Comments: Joe, (RE: John Ekwall Email, 990520) I was introduced to your 'memory provking and most excellent' site today by Dave Brooks, Col USAF (Ret) after I hearing him talking to the EE / Proj Mgr in the next cube (HQ AFCEE/DCM [Dsgn & Constr Directorate, Medical Division], Brooks AFB, TX). I have seen or heard from another PRONG or DACRON call sign since Oct 71. I read a guest e'mail from John Ekwall, Col USAF (Ret) who was a fellow pilot at Phu Cat during my Oct 70-71 tour. I have been unable to reply to his AOL Email address (see his memo 5/20/99) in response to his request (something about an URL difficulty). Perhaps this memo will be visible to him. Unfortunately, I was unaware of the 'EC-47 Reunion' in S.A., this past week-end. Per D.B., I understand the next event will be in the fall of '00. Perhaps I will be able to attend. Note: I have a last flight photos and aerial view slides of "tall, muliple cascade waterfalls", etc. -- Horace Hopper, former 1LT 361 TEWS 'Goon' driver - Asst Vehicle Ops Officer - Awds & Decs Staffer, Oct 70-71, @1530cdt Tues 990601 PS: "Any van with less than 90-degrees of play in the steering is fully operational." Memorable event: I was awarded the infamous "WALKING PRONG" as the last pilot to arrive Phu Cat in Oct '70. ======================== John Ekwall, Remember the name, but not yet the face (need to view the photos again) -- but, I was a 1LT (co-pilot, first pilot, & A/C) at Phu Cat from 29 Oct 70 thru early Oct 71, before departing for Sheppard AFB TX (2 B A C-54 1st pilot ... then a C-118 1st pilot -- can U say DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT career with ATC, '71- Jun'74). Now a Civil Service Architect (since Nov '75) with AFCEE/DCM, Brooks AFB (SE San Antonio) TX. My work takes me to Beale, Los Angeles, Luke, McChord, and Travis AFBs where I am managing Medical MILCON projects. Expect to retire in a little over one year. Well, you have my address -- so let me know how things are with you. Per info from D. Brooks, I may soon be visiting the VA doctor who wants to check on past Viet Nam tour folk (Agent Orange) to have him look at or refer me to a throat specialist. I do not and have not ever smoked and swallowing some types of food has recently become somewhat difficult. D.B. said the EC-47 site will have more info on that survey in addition to the first 'reunion' notes from the past weekend. Via con Dios, HH@1440cdt Tues 990601 |
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Name: Lu Tarbox Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Antonio, Tx Time: 1999-06-01 06:20:00 Comments: JC: I wanted you to know how great I thought the week end was, and what a wonderful job you did for a first time thing You have a lot going for you, and I hope it works out well. I am looking forward to more of same. Lu Tarbox, and thanks again for all your good work. |
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Name: John Pomponio Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cherry Hill, NJ Time: 1999-05-30 15:27:00 Comments: A friend, Dough Parkinson, seved with the 6994th at Pleiku, (68-69), would like to join an association of the 6994th. Is there such an association?Please email me. Your website is great! John Pomponio(Army "Nam Vet" 68-69). |
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Name: Harry Patterson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Shallotte, N.C. Time: 1999-05-29 21:40:00 Comments: Got your web site from Revetments Magazine, and decided to take a look. Most of the guests who signed in with you were in TEWS long after I was. Got there in November,1966, after a 31 day flight from Manchester,N.H., because of a 17 day delay for an engine change at Elmendorf, Alaska. We were mortered on December 4th, which was our welcome to TSN. Had 129 missions, flew flight test several months, but had to come home early. Our son was stationed with the 173rd Airborne at Ben Hau, and was killed in a chopper crash after taking groundfire. I had just taken off from TSN, and saw a chopper go down. Called in to Rescue, but ddidn't learn till months later that it was his chopper. Came home to bury him at Arlington, and was not sent back. Retired from the Air Force in 1970, and have settled in N.C., my original home. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep checking your site. |
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Name: Carl J. (Rusty) Hubbard, III Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Time: 1999-05-28 21:15:00 Comments: Please, correct Record 117 and fill in the remainder of my name if you can. Thanks. |
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Name: Ross Day Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Antonio, TX Time: 1999-05-25 22:25:00 Comments: Ditty-Bops, unite! This is Ross Day, TSN 70-71. You could usually find me putting Jim Pearson to bed after his fifth cup of VO. I was also the AMS on Red Scholander's famous flare flight. Walt Suksta, that was me on 937 in between 25 left and 25 right at TSN. It was a copilot landing. They sent him to Pleiku the next day. I also watched 009er bite the wing tip of a C-130 and its resulting drunken drive toward the revetments. Funny thing about RVN, sometimes you almost died laughing. Sometimes you just died. |
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Name: Bob Burns Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Antonio, Tx Time: 1999-05-24 13:44:00 Comments: Have known of the site for several months but just now decided to visit. Saw a lot of names of folks that were in Nha Trang at the same time as I-1968 (Walt Palmer, JD Joyce, Dave Felker etc.) I was an IRO (292). Will be sending you an e-mail separately to find out when the reunion will be. TKS B.C.N.U |
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Name: WALT PALMER Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: GOULDSBORO,PA Time: 1999-05-23 13:37:00 Comments: WOULD LIKE TO THANK JIM WHEELER FOR ALL THE GOOD WORK THAT HE HAS PUT INTO THE EC-47 WEBSITE. I JUST RAN INTO ONE OF THE GUYS THAT WORKED FOR ME AT NHA TRANG (MSGT DAVE BUSH) AND ITS ALWAYS NICE TO DO THAT.I AM STILL LOKKING FOR COL RAYMOND RADE AND BYROM MOSS, NORM COTTON. BE GOOD AND STAY COOL. WALT PALMER |
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Name: Alan Brack Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Evansville, Indiana Time: 1999-05-22 04:39:00 Comments: I was a radio operator with Det. 2 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku from March 1969 to March 1970. Great site, wish I would have found it earlier. |
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Name: Joel Blackwell Website: Grass Roots Guy Referred by: Net Search From: Alexandria VA Time: 1999-05-22 00:17:00 Comments: Glad this story is being told. |
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Name: JOHN EKWALL, COL USAF (ret) Website: Referred by: AOL From: riverside, ca. Time: 1999-05-20 18:25:00 Comments: I'M LOOKING FOR ANY OFFICER CREW MEMBERS THAT WERE AT PHU CAT 361ST TEWS DURING MAY 1970-MAY 1971. THANKS TO JC WHEELER'S WEBSITE THAT RETURNED ME TO ALL OF THE GREAT MEMORIES OF "THE GOON" AND ITS MISSION. |
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Name: Walter Gray Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-05-20 15:24:00 Comments: Will Get Back to You soon with some Photos I hope. |
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Name: JOHN EKWALL, COL, USAF (RET) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RIVERSIDE, CA Time: 1999-05-19 05:23:00 Comments: YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF OR ARE FROM THE 361ST TEWS, PHUCAT IN 1970-71 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AS I AM LOOKING FOR SOME LONG LOST FRIENDS. I AM SORRY I DIDN'T GET THE INFO ON THE REUNION IN TIME TO CHANGE MY SCHEDULE. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE ANOTHER TIME TO GET TOGETHER. I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP IN TOUCH VIA INTERNET. HAVE A GREAT REUNION. THANKS AGAIN, JOHN |
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Name: Robert J. Cashatt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Rancho Cordova, CA Time: 1999-05-18 04:57:00 Comments: I was in Security Service from 1963 to 1971. I was Chief Of Maintenance at the 6994 th Security Squadron from Nov 1970 to nov 1971 |
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Name: Carl J. ( Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Time: 1999-05-13 14:19:00 Comments: I was a EC-47 navigator with the 361st TEWS, Nha Trang, RVN, from Oct 68 to Oct 69. Lots of memories from my fist operational assignment out of navigator school at Mather AFB, Ca. Retired at Eglin AFB, Florida, 1988 in the RF-4C Test Tactical Air Warfare testing business. Looking for my 361 TEWS squadron buddy and roomie, Chip Forsythe if anybody knows his whereabouts. |
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Name: Dave Bush Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: West Virginia Time: 1999-05-11 23:25:00 Comments: Great site - brought back a lot of good memories from Nha Trang and Phu Cat. We were there in '69. Also involved in testing the computerized navigational system with Sanders in 1968 before it was introduced in the theater. Hope to hear from some folks we haven't heard from in a while. |
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Name: James R. Willis Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Waldorf, Maryland Time: 1999-05-11 02:13:00 Comments: Jim, Will try to send some photos. I have some of the 6994th, 1st year anniversary dinner at Nha Trang. I think it was around July 1967. I came up from Ton Son Nhut for the evening. I started my tour in Nha Trang in Sep 66 and was transfered to Saigon in Nov. It was nice to get your e-mail. But not sure if I will be able to make the trip to San Antonio this year. I was one of those back-enders x-y operator. I really got a kick out of your MIG-21shoot down...... you did a good job on it!! I too have a few nicknames.... and we share one "speedy"; AKA - "beachball". "jim", "random" Take care hope to see you soon. |
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Name: terry c. hall Website: Referred by: Net Search From: highland village, texas Time: 1999-05-08 17:48:00 Comments: did not know there was such a site. i was 360th pilot, tan son nhut, nov 71thru nov 72. pls add me to crewmember list and mailing list if possible. wish i had reunion info earlier. |
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Name: Joseph C Wheeler Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: California. Father was from Maryland Time: 1999-05-05 19:29:00 Comments: Are you from the southern Wheelers or the northern Wheelers. I was with the 362nd from April 1967 until Oct 1967 when I was transferred to Camaron Bay due to my promotion to Col. Afraid I can't make the reunion as much as I would like to due to comitments here in the Sacramento, Ca area where I live. Address: 8768 Phoenix Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628; Phoen 916-961-7840 |
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Name: Peter Good Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Rochester, New Yok Time: 1999-04-27 17:09:00 Comments: Served as R202 6981st 70-72 and 6994 Det 3 72-73. Trained by John Ryon. Worked with Ed flinchum and Bob Dunbar. |
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Name: Galen (Mike) Hoar Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Omaha, Ne Time: 1999-04-27 11:31:00 Comments: 6994th. Scty. Sqdn. , Det. 3 Pleiky AB RVN (Sept. 1966-Sept. 1967)First Airborne Maint. Personnel to arrive at the Det. Rennovated buildings built generator pads put up security fences etc. The Aircraft had not arrived yet, nor the operators, so we got our flying time on AC-47 Gunships(Puff The Magic Dragon). Enjoyed the experience but, sure was glad to leave. |
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Name: Tom Kirkham Website: Referred by: SimpleNet From: Kirknewton and Chicksands 7/64-7/67.. Time: 1999-04-27 07:07:00 Comments: Thanks for the info, great site, continue the good work |
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Name: Ed Lowe Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Clinton, SC Time: 1999-04-14 01:12:00 Comments: Flew out of Tan Son Nhut in '69. |
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Name: Jim Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mansfield, Ohio Time: 1999-04-09 23:13:00 Comments: ..._ hello fellow ditty boppers, PhuCat Aug - Oct 71 worked with Jack Kludge in scheduling got assigned to base X (Det 2 6994 DaNang)when we closed PhuCat. Worked in training at DaNang, if I'm not mistaken "balls nine" bit the dust on 13 Apr 72, left RVN July 72 with an assignment to the "Sands" Trying to locate a bud of mine, Cyde Pennell, heard he was in an accident after I left. I still find myself doing over the wing checks on commercial flts.:-) _... _ |
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Name: Mary Craig Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oklahoma Time: 1999-04-08 03:59:00 Comments: Just wanted all of you men that went over to serve our country that I am proud of all of you. Especially my father Tom Craig. He had two tours over there one in 66-67 and the other one was at Pleiku in 69-70. The last tour he was given the Bronze star with a v device for valor. He saved a man under fire. He would love to hear from anyone that was over there with him, but he doesn't have access to e-mail so I am doing it for him. If anyone knows of a guy who went by the nickname Goody dad would love to hear from him. You can e-mail me at [email protected] Greatfully yours, Mary |
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Name: Darryl Deriemacker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Utica, Michigan Time: 1999-04-06 19:24:00 Comments: I was interested in your homepage since i will be heading to OCS in May, then off to Pensacola, FL for flight school. I am currently a senior at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Thank you, |
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Name: John Doss Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Ft., Walton Beach, Fl Time: 1999-04-06 04:29:00 Comments: Picked up my aircraft in New Hampshire in Jan 1967. Flew cross country to McClellan AFB, Ca. On to Washington State. From there to Elmerndorf, Alaska. We took off from Ca. at about 33,000 gross. I think we landed at Elmerndorf at about 40,000 gross. It seems we turned on the wing de-icing boots too soon and had ice build up on the wings that we could not get off. When we landed everyone was surprised that we were able to stay in the air. But knowing the Goon everything is possible. 10 days at Elmerndorf then on to Adak--that's where the fun began. We landed that night and had winds of 80+ mph. It collapsed both main gear struts, lost control locks, broke rudder balance cables and ripped holes in rudder and left elevators. As you know, the Navy runs the show at Adak and they had no fabric. So after we constructed balance cables for the rudder I asked the Navy guys for some duct tape. It's like WD 40--good for everything. We got a ground heater and heated the fabric on the elevator and the rudder and applied the duct tape. I told Maj. Cervantes, my A/C, what I had done. The crew discussed it and we decided to continue on to Midway, Guam and then the Phillipines. That's where they removed the ferry tanks and replaced the rudder and left elevator before proceeding on to Vietnam. It just goes to show you can't keep a good Goon down. My second tour in Vietnam was 1970 also on C-47's, the Phsy-birds, out of Bien Hoa with the 9th SOS. But that's another story where I almost met my Waterloo. I cannot say enough about the old Goons. They took me through two tours and brought me home. J.C.'s website is just fantastic and I am enjoying it more and more everyday. Keep up the good work. |
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Name: JOHN T. DOSS Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: FT. WALTON BEACH , FL Time: 1999-04-03 19:09:00 Comments: Picked up my plane January 1967 in NH. Arrived Nha Trang March 7, 1967. J.C. Wheeler signed off my certification 04/04/67. I flew with Maj. Jones and Maj. Tegarden while at Nha Trang. Left NAM November 1967. Returned to NAM in 1970, flew "Bull Shit" Bombers. Returned to Westover AFB 1971. Retired Feb. 1974. Reside Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Voice Phone:(850)862-6429 Fax # : (850) 862-1846 Email Address:[email protected] |
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Name: Butch Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Harlingen, TX Time: 1999-04-02 23:51:00 Comments: I was a pilot with the 361st TEWS out of NKP late in the war. I would like to hear from some of the guys that were there in 1973 and 1974. Great web site. |
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Name: Phil Darnell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Midwest City OK Time: 1999-04-01 06:07:00 Comments: USAF 59-82, USAFSS 63-72, as 803X at Goodbuddy, NSA, DaNang,Wakkani,Korat (553RW/RS Batcats EC-121R). Anybody know any Batcats? No 6994 time but ran into some at DaNang while in 6924SS. |
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Name: holly Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-03-29 21:48:00 Comments: looking for someone or a website that will tell me everything to expect at basic, i'm going in the air guard in june thanks |
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Name: Ben Pennell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Resident of Philippines Time: 1999-03-28 01:51:00 Comments: Was able to fly thanks to having a younger brother assigned to the Nam. Maj. E.J. at least offered me the chance via opscom while closing Phucat. Had enough flights, beers in the barn or rum and cokes with Wee Willie at Swampy. BRRRAAAXXXTTTEEENNN. Miss the NKP trips. (three 4's and a 5) - Ben, Amateur Call sign 4F2BP. "If it feels good DO IT" |
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Name: Owen Costello Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Port Washington,NY Time: 1999-03-27 21:05:00 Comments: It is a really nice of you to do this. I liked the full story of Baron 52 and passed it on to Bill Shea who was my commander at the time of the downing. |
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Name: Les (Robbie) Robbins, SMSgt USAF (Ret) I Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Windcrest, TX Time: 1999-03-25 22:17:00 Comments: Great Web site! You had a terrific career, and were fortunate to have worked with so many great people and planes. I, too had one of the best careers imaginable; loved every minute of it. My first experience with a multi-engine plane was a DC-3 Trans Texas Airline from Austin Texas to San Diego. A little later, after switching over to the Air Force, I crewed Goonies at Osan AB, Korea, (6314th FMS) as a Radio Operator. My first flight on a C-124 was from Tachikawa to Osan after inprocessing at Yamata AS. Found out the origin of the term "Big Shakey." Went on to TC-54Ds and T-29Bs at Keesler (EWO school and Nav continuation), the to Mather still on TC-54s. While at Mather I was ferry crew for many, many Goonies to Cambodia, Saigon, P.I. The ferry tanks on those C-47s were two 550 gal C-119 Benson tanks strapped to the deck. Of all the legs flown from McClellan to Honolulu, 15 hrs 45 min was the shortest, and 17:55 the longest. Went on to the 58th Air Rescue Sq at Wheelus AB, Tripoli, Libya and RO'd on HC-54, HU-16, HC-97G, and HC-130H. Then it was EC-121D at McClellan, Udorn, and Korat, back to Korat in EC-121R after training at Otis AFB, MA. After language school, spent four years in Rio de Janeiro flying C-54 and VT-29. Spent my last four years on the Looking Glass at Offutt and retired at 20 years, just like my original plan. After all that, I still think gasoline engines are the only way to feel like you're flying. I missed it much more than I thought I would after more than 10,000 hours of flying, so to satisfy that urge I still fly (single engine, commercial, instrument--can't afford big round engines!) and another 2,200 hours. Believe me, I know exactly how you feel about the Goon and the other REAL airplanes. Keep up the good work. I will visit your site many more times; it's too good to stay away from. |
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Name: Bruce Obermeyer Website: The Obermeyer Home Page Referred by: From a Friend From: Now living in Kansas Time: 1999-03-23 17:48:00 Comments: I have visited this site many times over the past year and have sent J.C. some items to post. I am still gathering stuff. I have started a page of my own, partly inspired by J.C., and am using it to post status messages about the medical progress of two family members (both veterans) who are struggling against cancer. I also have a section containing some simple utility programs (ever wonder what 1-800-CALLMOM translates to?) that you might like. If anyone has advice about Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Cancer of the Stomach and Lymph system, we are open to advice. We certainly solicit your prayers; both men are diagnosed as terminal. |
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Name: JAMES HOLADAY Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-03-22 00:22:00 Comments: JUST TRYING TO FIND ANYONE WHO SERVED 1954-58 IN USAFSS IN DARMSTADT,GERMANY. THANK YOU |
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Name: larry smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: surry nh Time: 1999-03-21 18:06:00 Comments: usaf -1964-1968 Vietnam Svc 1967 |
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Name: Frank A. Kreiger Website: Referred by: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement From: Poquoson, VA Time: 1999-03-19 16:28:00 Comments: Served with the TEWS in Nha Trang and Phu Cat as the intelligence officer 69-70 |
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Name: Marv Ressmann Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-03-19 07:20:00 Comments: I was a crew chief and worked in the phase dock in the 362 TEWS at DaNang from Aug 70 to Aug 71. |
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Name: Mervin Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Severn, Maryland now. Time: 1999-03-19 02:17:00 Comments: Really a great site. Sure brings back a few memories. Stan Poyas, Stan Ramsey and I were some of the last ones out of Thailand after we striped the planes of all the gear. Thanks for creating the site. Whitey |
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Name: Tom Anderson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Eagle River, Alaska (Formerly Deming, New Mexico) Time: 1999-03-17 18:51:00 Comments: Assigned to Det 2 6994 Sec. Sq. - Bravo Maintenance in Pleiku (1969 - 70) & Da Nang (1971 - 72). |
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Name: Gerald (Jerry) Myers Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: San Antonio, TX Time: 1999-03-15 13:58:00 Comments: I had 273 missions out of NKP and Ubon. |
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Name: John Ehrlich Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Missouri Time: 1999-03-14 02:18:00 Comments: Was a pilot of the Electric Goon at Phu Cat then DaNang from 1971-1972. Were the Black Sheep at every O-Club- could drink any "Fast Mover" under the table. Hey Cobras and Gunslingers- get down and dirty with us! |
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Name: Jerry Berry Website: Referred by: Net Search From: 438 Manor Dr., Libby, MT 59923 Time: 1999-03-14 01:42:00 Comments: I found your site during my search for Vietnam Warfare Leaflets. I am writing a book about Pyschological Warfare Leaflets of the Vietnam War. I served with the 3/506, 101st Airborne Div. at Phan Rang, Song Mao, Bao Loc, DaLat and Phan Thiet (1967/68). I collected leaflets during my treks through the jungles during search and destroy operations. I have picked up a few others since. Some as far away as Australia. If anyone out there has any leaflets that they would like to have included in my book, I will acknowlede you for the contriabution. You can scan and send or send in mail. I will return any and all items ASAP. If Donald J. Luke or John Fuetinger reads this message, please contact me. I would like permission to use your two leaflet posted on this fine website. Welcome home, guys! |
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Name: J. D. Joyce Website: None Referred by: From a Friend From: All over - Texas now Time: 1999-03-11 21:56:00 Comments: I was at Nha Trang as a 292 and 202 from September 1967 to August 1968. Dick Cheney, a friend of mine stumbled onto the site address through another friend (Jim Golden). Is there an organization? |
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Name: James P. Heilman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Atlanta--former air controller in USAF--Thailand in '69 Time: 1999-03-11 21:02:00 Comments: Jim Trozzo at Mellon Bank told me about the site, suggested I check it out! |
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Name: william Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: va Time: 1999-03-11 00:06:00 Comments: i was surfing the web to find pics or info about my wife's trip to the us from vietnam when she was flown by you guys for adoption. i was wondering if you have any information or any pics about this event.thank you,william |
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Name: Karl Hammerle Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Antonio Time: 1999-03-10 17:30:00 Comments: Saw mention of reunion in VFW magazine. Ground 202 at Pleiku and Danang feb 69-Nov 70. Airborne 202 at NKP Jun 72- Dec 73. |
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Name: Greg Higgins Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Lancaster, PA Time: 1999-03-10 04:26:00 Comments: JC: Great website. Was assigned to 362 TEWS at Danang from April 1970 thru medical evac sometime later. Looking forward to reunion in San Antonio. Scanned your guest book, brings back lots of memories. Great job JC, I've read VFW reunions for years waiting for this "party". See you all in Texas. |
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Name: Bob Igou Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida City, FL Time: 1999-03-08 16:57:00 Comments: AMS (RO) on the "CAP" birds Pleiku AB Feb 68 to Feb 69 |
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Name: Bob Pruiksma Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Fayetteville, GA Time: 1999-03-07 22:04:00 Comments: Nice web site. I've passed this site on to a friend, a member of the 362nd TEWS at DaNang and TDY to NKP. Just wondering if you have a picture of the unit patch from the 362nd circa '71-'72? Check out the TLC Brotherhood web site if you get a chance. |
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Name: James M Coffman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dayton, Ohio Time: 1999-03-06 15:29:00 Comments: Jim, Thanks to the VFW magazine, I read about this years reunion, and found your email address. I am just getting into looking at the web site and find it very interesting. Like you said, it is not somthing you just glance at, it will take some time. Hoping everything will work out so we can meet at the reunion. Definitely keep in touch. You have started something very worthwhile. Jim |
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Name: Jim Luther Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warner Robins, GA Time: 1999-03-06 00:06:00 Comments: JC, Have just been reading thru all athe old messages that have been put on this site since 98. Saw a lot of Hams on there plus a lot of folks that I remember from the past. One thing though, I noticed that a lot of the guys have mistakenly stated that when Danang closed, we moved to NKP. That is not so. We moved to UBON. I know because I was tje Chief SEFE for both sites. This is my second time to put in my two cents worth but thought I should set the record straight. As always, this is an outstanding sirte. 73. Jim Luther/WB4SXR |
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Name: Larry Hughes Website: TLC Brotherhood (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia Referred by: From a Friend From: Everret, Wa Time: 1999-03-05 04:06:00 Comments: Just saw your "shameless plug" on the TLCB net and dropped by to check it out. Great site. Am doing a SEA call sign database, if you or your buds can help let me know. Thanx Larry |
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Name: KEITH ENSTAD Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CROSBY, MN Time: 1999-03-04 23:33:00 Comments: JIM, I WAS WITH THE 362ND TEWS AT PLEIKU FROM NOV 68 TO NOV 69. I READ INFORMATION IN THE REUNION SECTION IN THE VFW MAGAZINE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THE REUNION WILL BE. SOME GUYS FROM BOSTON WERE TRY TO START THE PLEIKU AIR BASE ASSOC, BUT I HAVEN'T ANYTHING FROM THEM SINCE 1993. I HOPE WE CAN GET A BOOK TOGETHER ABOUT THE EC-47 AND THEIR CREWS. THANKS, KEITH |
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Name: Fred Lewis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Detroit Time: 1999-03-04 17:31:00 Comments: As a veteran of the 362nd TEWS at Danang I sure wish I could attend your reunion in Texas. It would be a kick to get back to Lackland and look around. I was at Danang in 1972 and then sent over to NKP Thailand. Always enjoy your site and visit often. |
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Name: Edward J. Miller Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Snellville, GA Time: 1999-03-04 15:16:00 Comments: I served on the EC-47's in 1970 and 1971 flying out of Tan Son Nhut. |
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Name: Jonathan Miller Website: Jonathan Miller & Company Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Santa Clarita, CA Time: 1999-03-03 01:41:00 Comments: I was ASA with the 330th RRC on Engineer Hill from Sept. 68 until May 70 when we moved back to Nha Trang. We had an AF Sec.Service "prescence" in our operation compound. I was one of the analysts who processed and reported the information you guys gathered. I would often work the radio directly with the air crews. It seems a long time ago.... Best regards to all who were part of a great effort. |
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Name: Joe Freedman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Ithaca NY formally Rochester NY Time: 1999-03-02 02:23:00 Comments: ec47 SEA 6994th security sq. 1968-1969 |
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Name: Gary Gardsy Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Newfoundland Pa Time: 1999-03-02 00:29:00 Comments: I was a crew chief on 0730, a Q model, at Pleiku from Jan. 69 to Jan 70. with the 362 TEWS |
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Name: John M.(Mike) McBride Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kansas Time: 1999-03-01 08:28:00 Comments: Ton Son Nhut- 68-69 X-1, Hello to all crewmembers. Before Nam--6921st Sec Wg-Misawa, Japan Trick 3 |
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Name: Dan Langford Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maryland Time: 1999-03-01 01:39:00 Comments: hey sounds like you had a good time i am interested in the usaf. if you have any info i could have e-mail it to me please. call it usaf information thanks Dan Langford |
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Name: Walter Website: Chief Stolpa's Homepage Referred by: From a Friend From: Red Wing, Minnesota Time: 1999-03-01 01:33:00 Comments: Great page sarge, I was referred to your site by Bill Williams and shall return for a further indepth review. While you were flying out of Nha Trang I was sitting in the mud and sand bag bunkers are the end of the runway and other choice defensive locations. Also worked as a Desk Sergeant, Gate Guard and Patrolman on the base. I assisted in breaking up a few fights at the Airmen's Club. I remember sitting in the outdoor theater during the monsoons watching "Combat" TV reruns while "Spooky" was dropping flares and working out with miniguns. I remember the A1E Skyraiders taking off and bombing the surrounding mountains. I remember the large Buddah you could see from the base. I remember the beach surrounded by barbed wire and army troops on guard while we were swimming. I have fond memories of Nha Trang. Take care and all the best |
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Name: J. K. Schroeder (Col. USAF Ret) Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Tylersburg, PA Time: 1999-03-01 01:00:00 Comments: Worked at 7th AF Headquarters, flew with Graham's crew regularly. |
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Name: John M McBride Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kansas Time: 1999-02-27 22:56:00 Comments: Jim, Just checking 2 c if u got my preveious msg. Tks, John 6994th SS 68/69 |
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Name: Leslie Gifford Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: McLean, NY Time: 1999-02-26 05:41:00 Comments: RADAR Air Traffic controller at Phu Cat Mar '71 - Nov '71 |
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Name: Richard L.Clark Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Keyser WV Time: 1999-02-26 01:28:00 Comments: Found this great site hoping I can get some info on a c-47 transport unit stationed at Itazuka Field in Japan in June 1950.I flew on a c-47 from that base to a field called K-4 in Korea on June 30th 1950,am now a 100%SC disabled dogface who went to Osan with Col Smith... |
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Name: Tom O'Connor Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: MD via MA Time: 1999-02-26 01:00:00 Comments: Yale 57-58 Blue Sky, K55, 58-60, ALK Instructor 60-62 Goodbuddy DLI 62-63 Blue Sky (VN version) 63-65 203-2,-4 |
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Name: will j thompson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: 62 A.G.S. MCCHORD AFB Time: 1999-02-25 04:10:00 Comments: IM LOOKING FOR ANY PICTURES OF THE C-141AS BEFORE THEY WERE MADE B MODELS. THANKS |
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Name: adam price Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: minnesota Time: 1999-02-24 22:37:00 Comments: Hi. I have a question that I hope you can help me with. I was wondering if you are required to live on base in any of the branches of the US military. If you could please e-mail me with your response, I would be very grateful. Thank You, Adam Price |
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Name: Jules Savony Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Longview,Texas Time: 1999-02-22 19:14:00 Comments: I was a crew chief on C-47 at England A.F.B..I was there for one year and then was send to Germany station at Rhine Mainefor three years. I started out working on C-131's and we also C-47' in base flite. I got to crew a C-47 tnat was being sent to Kelly,A.F.B. for display . It took us 45 flying hours to come from Germany to San Antonio we had to come the northen rt.. I have always loved C-47's , if I had the money I would owen one . |
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Name: Stanley R Gross Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Originally Alexandria Va / stationed at DAFB Greenville SC Time: 1999-02-20 01:30:00 Comments: I flew as a loadmaster from 1954 until 1962 at Donaldson AFB in Greenville SC and would like meet some of the old gang! i just today finally found a scale model of " Old Shakey" Please E-maile me Stan |
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Name: AMANDA MCAVOY Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Austin, Texas Time: 1999-02-19 00:39:00 Comments: HI REALLY LIKED YOUR PAGE...I REALLY WANT TO BE IN THE AIR FORCE WHEN I GROW UP....THANKS BYE ~AMANDA |
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Name: Bob Graham (COL USAF Ret) Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Satellite Beach, FL Time: 1999-02-17 02:41:00 Comments: Received letter re EC-47 reunion, San Antonio in May. Flew with the 360th September 1966 to October 1967. Jim Jelly was our Commander followed by Bill Horn. Have lists of most of the Crew members who were assigned to the 360th during that period of time. Would be happy to furnish if you need it. Designed the original insigna of the Antique Airlines. |
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Name: Leland H. Williams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ohio Time: 1999-02-16 16:23:00 Comments: I didn't surf.. had a letter with the www... looks kool and since it's lunch time.. will ck later ! I read in another site that 2 guys I went to VN with are alive, Harry Patterson & Merritt Sweeny. If they read this - send me an e! 'willie' |
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Name: Bill White Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Chicago; now reside Omaha NE Time: 1999-02-13 20:32:00 Comments: First stop at the site...it's great and brings back lots of memories, not only SEA and Goonie Ops, but 30+ years of USAFSS and ESC (1959-1988). Will be revisiting. Thanks. |
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Name: Ed Bendinelli Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Angelo, TX Time: 1999-02-13 04:56:00 Comments: Flew out of Det 1, 6994th (Nha Trang) from Sept 66 to Dec 67 and then out of the 94th at TanSonNhut from 71/72. Was there when both Ray Leftwich and Fred Sebers were killed out of Det 1. Fond memories of both tours. The site is great and I'm sure I'll be visiting it again now and then to check out your guest book. Fascinating stuff and I'm so glad someone out there is keeping these memories alive.Regards-Ed. |
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Name: Paul Kirkwold Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Starbuck, MN Time: 1999-02-12 23:45:00 Comments: Just wondered on in to see if anybody recognizes my name. If so anybody that want's to talk with fellow "back-ender" ,or so we are called now, call me up on my E-mail. I was also in the P.I. from 1968 to early 1970 before my tour as an X-1 from 1970-1971. I've got some fond memories and some not so fond memories (namely the time "someone" got us 25 miles into North Vietnam when Mig's were scrambled and the race between the Phantoms and the Mig's was the only thing that kept us from biting the dust.) But I've gotten past that now and have enjoyed your page and the memories that it brought back. Thanks to my son I found this page and was able to recognize a couple of names. So don't hesitate to write in. Thanks for the generous amount of interest in the page. Lets keep a good thing going. Paul R. Kirkwold |
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Name: Robert Rice Website: warbirds of america squadron 14 Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Topeka, KS Time: 1999-02-12 04:07:00 Comments: this is a great site warbird squadron 14 is restoring a AC-47 and plan to have it flying this summer. check out our website and all may sleep safe for SPOOKY flies again |
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Name: Paul A. Brady Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Houston, TX Time: 1999-02-10 23:07:00 Comments: I signed awhile back but evidently the message got lost with the change over that JC did. I was a Airborne 202 at the 6994th from Feb '70 til Feb '71. I spent about 3 weeks at Phu Cat, 4 months at NKP, and the balance at DaNang. I have seen some names of some guys from Lin Kou and DaNang, such as Don Boston, Neil Sides, Art Silvin, and a mention of Bill Christian who I think was the same Bill Christian at Lin Kou. I had a great time in the AF even though I used to jump all over you guys who were "over 4". I ended up spending just about 5 years. I'm looking forward to the reunion in San Antonio and I hope we have a great showing. Email me at will. |
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Name: John A. Ritner, Jr. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Columbia, SC Time: 1999-02-09 23:05:00 Comments: FINALLY, a tremendous link with the past! Thanks for setting this up. Went through Goodfellow AFB and graduated from class 690730 in December 1969. Served at the 6949th at Offutt from Jan 70 through April '71. I was the Operations Officer at Det 3 in NKP from June '71 to Dec '71 and then PCS'd to Danang @ Det 2 from Dec '71 to Jun '72. I saw Dave Eddy's entry and also saw references to Todd Melton. Both familiar. Todd was at Danang with me as was "KIWI", both of whom I understand were on Baron 52. Came back to the HQ USAFSS Command Post from Jul '72 - Mar '74. Then cross-trained into the transportation career field. I've been wondering if the 6994 ever had any reunions --- please let me know. Other names I recall: Skeeter @ NKP, Bob Sherwood, Kermit Wegner, LTC McMakin, Art Silva, "JJ" Pitzeruse, Junior Barnes. I've got a picture of the "Moon Goon" somewhere here at the house. Thanks again. |
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Name: Walt Suksta Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Angelo, TX Time: 1999-02-06 02:21:00 Comments: Dogger, 6994SS 71-72 |
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Name: JACK A. BROWN Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS Time: 1999-02-03 21:12:00 Comments: I TAUGHT EC47 AIRCREW FAM/ EC47 GROUND MAINT., PLUS FLIGHT ENG. FAM. AT ENGLAND A.F.B. WAS TRANSERED TO TON SUN NUT, 360TH IN 1966-1967.WAS FILGHT LINE GROUND CREW. RETURNED IN 1969-1970 TO PHU CAT, 361ST, WAS ASSIST. PHASE DOCK CHIEF. FINALLY RETIRED IN 1975 |
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Name: Jerry M. Wood Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Montgomery, AL Time: 1999-02-02 03:32:00 Comments: Looking forward to the comments from all the other guys!!! |
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Name: Charlie Martin Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Fond du Lac, WI Time: 1999-02-01 14:24:00 Comments: 203 - Da Nang - Det 6994 - July 1970 - Feb. 1972. Great site. Todd Melton of Baron 52 was my first student, my roommate and my friend. 209 Missions. Balls 9 sucked. A previous reunion was held in Seymour, IN in 1986. We had about 22 former 203's and many family members. Another one is tentatively scheduled for Monterey, CA in August of 1999 - thirty years after we graduated from language school. Maybe we will reconsider and go to San Antone. |
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Name: Walt Martley Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warrenton, VA Time: 1999-01-28 03:35:00 Comments: Great site, with fine memories of 150 |
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Name: william frank cmsgt usaf ret Website: Referred by: SimpleNet From: hixton wis Time: 1999-01-28 02:55:00 Comments: Good page have not up dated your book for some time> Rember all the good times we had at nha trang. william frank 14 fms age shop. 67 - 69 |
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Name: Glen K. Lawson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Currently Osan AB, ROK Time: 1999-01-24 03:42:00 Comments: I just stumbled across your page and it brought back memories of my father, Lt Col John E. Lawson (Ret/Dec). He was a pilot in the 361 TEWS during his stay in SEA (early 70s). Unfortunately I was young at the time of the war and he passed away while I was still too young to completely understand what all he did during the war. I have gone on to join the USAF and now Fly F-16s. I am a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and dropped tons of bombs on Saddam during that war. I have also served in the Euroean Theater and am now in Korea. I will soon be in Texas teaching the next generation of USAF pilots how to fly. If you have any information regarding the history of my father in SEA, please send it to me. Thanks........Glen K. Lawson |
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Name: Jerry Shipman Website: Jolly Green Association Referred by: Yahoo! From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Time: 1999-01-23 18:02:00 Comments: Just started reviewing your site. Looks very interesting. I was at NKP in 1972 flying HH-53s with Rescue. |
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Name: james a jones Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: dover de Time: 1999-01-23 14:01:00 Comments: i was at danang feb 71 feb 72 with the tews i crewed 4349771" crackers " msgt bard was my boss pete randolph crewed 4349570" judy in da sky " best web site ive found about the goons will try to send photos later. am looking for more photos of danang ,gunfighter village ... welcome home bros..........jim |
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Name: Bill Roach Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Vermilion Ohio Time: 1999-01-23 01:44:00 Comments: You have a nice site. I was stationed at Kelly Field from mid 56 to mid 58 with the 1738th Ferrying Sq. (1708 Ferrying Wing). I Always loved the duty in San Antonio. |
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Name: Jim Walls Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Nashvill, TN Time: 1999-01-21 18:00:00 Comments: Served in Viet Nam (1965-66) with the USAF at DaNang and any mention of the old C-47 in any disgise is of interest. |
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Name: Roger Hubert Website: Referred by: AOL From: San Antonio, Texas Time: 1999-01-19 17:36:00 Comments: J.C I just signed onto AOL and was looking for a history assignment for college and stumbled on to your excellent page. It's great to find familiar names (Dave Eddy, Ed Benningfield, etc.) I flew with them as a 202 at Ton Son Nhut from July '71 to May '72. It was the best assignment of my 25 + years in the Air Force. I saw Grover Mc Maken at this years FTV (USAFSS/ESC) association reunion in Oct 98. Does the 6994th EC-47 group have a separate reunion? I thought about joining the S.O.B. Society of Backenders in San Antonio, Texas. It has been great to find your homepage. look forward to hearing from other "Combat Cougars". Thanks for a great job! Roger |
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Name: Billy Daniels Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Honolulu, HI Time: 1999-01-19 06:54:00 Comments: Good luck on your impending reunion! |
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Name: Ed Benningfield Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Antonio, TX Time: 1999-01-15 22:18:00 Comments: Congratulations on an excellent WEB site. It provides a great place for former EC-47ers to reminisce, stay in touch, share experiences and possibly renew old acquaintances. I was at Pleiku and DaNang 70-71 - a Morse Backender and, on occasion, an AMS. Hello to Bill Christian and Dick Burda. Keep up the good work and stay healthy - we need and appreciate your continued support. P.S. I have several in-flight (formation) pics of the beloved AN Balls 9 with AN681 (out of Da Nang). I'll send them to you if interested. |
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Name: Mike Van Andre Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Chicago, Il. Time: 1999-01-13 17:04:00 Comments: I was in the 362nd (Da Nang)from 8/72 thru 1/73 then they moved us to Nakom Phanom RTAFB. Who said reunion? Let's do it! |
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Name: Paula Turner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Winfield, Al Time: 1999-01-13 03:36:00 Comments: I really enjoyed this homepage. My husband is in the Air Force. He is stationed in Chong Ju, South Korea right now for a 12 month tour. We have been in the Air Force about 7 years now. We have spent most of our tour in Texas too. I like the idea of moving around. We have 2 children. We are trying to go to Florida after he gets back from his tour. We are hopeing for the best. We were stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. This was his first assignment. We were their for 2 years. I know where the lake is you talked about in the picture where your wife and child were. It has changed just alittle. He went to Kunsan, South Korea after San Antonio. Yes, this makes his 2nd tour in South Korea. He is in Ammunition. After he left South Korea the first time his assignment was to Dyess AFB. Abilene, TX. After 3 years there he got the assignment to go back but this time it was to a Korean base. He said it is different from Kunsan but he is entitled to a little more pay. I chose to go back home to Alabama. Our follow on didn't go through so we took the chance of him going without a follow on anywhere else. They said we had a good chance of getting where we wanted since it was his second time over there. Well, I wish you well and I hope my husband has a good career like you did. He is a SSgt. He can't test for Tech until next year. He just put on Staff about Aug. 1998. Good luck to you and your family. |
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Name: Gregory (Slim) Prioleau Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New York City (now Raleigh NC) Time: 1999-01-12 14:41:00 Comments: Melton Francis, I know that i do have one photo of "Balls Nime" , we did a lot of work on that bird even at the 361st. Tews at Phu-Cat. I will scann it hopefully, within the next week or so. Mad Dog (micheal D. Lee, turned me on to this site. Its great guys i give my best to all of you. Slim 361st. Tews (Feb 71 Feb72). |
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Name: Gregory (slim)Prioleau Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Time: 1999-01-12 00:03:00 Comments: Good to know there are a lot of us still out their. Snake (361-Tews 71&72) now bunkee, turned me on to this site any one from Phu-Cat or Camp Swamppy out there? Let me know |
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Name: Ken Cloward Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Utah Time: 1999-01-11 18:48:00 Comments: Didnt know any of the previous guest. Guess I was before all of those. I didnt fly. But I was in 'SS'. England, Chicksands ((55-56), (58-59)); Zweibrucken (56-58); and Peshawar (59-60)._ |
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Name: Ron Myott Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hampton, VA Time: 1999-01-09 00:52:00 Comments: Served With Det 2 6994th from 2/72 to 12/72 and at Ubon 12/72 to 3/74 as a ditty bopper. Knew all of the Baron 52 crewmenbers. In fact Joe Matajov's mother is from Hampton and does not believe the crew was KIA. I have an article form the Maryland Veterans magazine and might be able to scan a copy in if anyone is interested. |
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Name: Norm Taylor Website: Norm'sPlace Referred by: From a Friend From: Sumter, S.C. Time: 1999-01-09 00:02:00 Comments: JC: Finally found you, don't know what I did, but your site just popped up on the screen. Anyhow, thanks for your msg and if theres anything I can help you with, let me know> I think I passed along my info via e-mail. I too am looking for Vietnam era photos/slides/negs of aircraft. I run across retires here in the Sumter area that have small collections hiden away in foot lockers am wondering how may folks out there have such items. Stay in touch. Norm |
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Name: Fred Ziemer Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Severn, Maryland 21144 Time: 1999-01-08 20:02:00 Comments: Great Homepage. Brings back alot of memories. I was a member of the 6994th Det 2 at Da Nang in 1972 and a member of the 6994th Det 3 at Ubon in 1973. During this period I flew as an Airborne Analyst and Flight Examiner (was a prior 292) working with Jim Luther at both locations. You have a great site and will review it weekly for old friends. |
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Name: Robert Nichols Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CALIF. Time: 1999-01-08 05:10:00 Comments: I was a sargeant (Crew Chief) with the 41 st. TEWS 1968-1969 Takhli Royal Thai air force Base , Thailand.EB-66C and B modles(Douglas B-66 Destroyer) I was trying to find information on the 41 st and or 42 nd Tews. I did injoy your web sit hope to find what I'm looking for. thank you |
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Name: Lawrence J. Website: AVweb Internet Aviation Magazine Referred by: From a Friend From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Time: 1999-01-07 22:08:00 Comments: I think that the reunion is a great idea. Please let me know how I can help. |
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Name: Marsby E Warters Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Fairhaven, MA 02719 Time: 1999-01-04 23:29:00 Comments: Hi Jim, Great to find this page. I've seen one name I think I remember -- Dave Felker. I served at Nha Trang from Feb 69 to Apr 69 then NKP May-Sep 69 and finally Phu Cat until Feb 70. I was a 292 ditty bop with the 6994th. Landed in NAM after 18 months at Clark AFB, RPI. Ended my 4 year career at Kelly AFB, Medina Annex. |
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Name: Harv Goldstein Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Branford, CT Time: 1999-01-04 06:03:00 Comments: I was stationed at TSN from July 1970-July 1971 as a 203. I enjoyed visiting the guest book, looking for names long forgotten. Thanks for the memories, I shall return. Does anyone from the 6990th remember Ron Moore or where he may be today? He was from Huntsville, Alabama. Also, David O. Burnette, from Birmingham, AL, served at the 6994th at TSN, 1970-1971? |
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Name: clark hoak Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: martinsburg,WV Time: 1999-01-03 08:23:00 Comments: I was a Viet lingy 203 with 6948 in '72 and assigned to 6908 at NKP during 73 and 74. I had friends on the gooney, comfy gator and combat apple. I was what we called a 13 op. I relayed info and recieved tacreps from the birds that were up. I had friends in the 94 and knew couple of the crew on Baron 52. Finding others who served in Security Service has been like a homecoming. |
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Name: Don Boston Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Bow, NH Time: 1999-01-01 16:55:00 Comments: I was with Det 2, 6994th from 4/69 to 2/72 at Pleiku and Danang as a ditty chaser. I have to correct a comment by Bill Christian - Bill I didn't make 400 missions - only 356. Today, 1 Jan 99, I have been retired exactly 21 years. I'll have more to add later - meantime, if anyone is interested, my eMail is [email protected] ham call is N1HEM but I have not set up my rig at this site yet...73's Don |
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Name: Mark Broswick Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Virginia Time: 1998-12-31 01:09:00 Comments: Was stationed in 1972 at Det. 2, 6994th Scty Squadron (Danang) and was an airborne radio direction finding specialist. |
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Name: Jim Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Beaver Falls, PA Time: 1998-12-30 22:58:00 Comments: Again, JC, this site continues to amaze me. I went back to the first guest book and saw that I was # 85 and now we are on the second book. Both of my email addresses have changed and i would like to keep current. I flew 122 missions our of TSN and DNG from Dec 70-Dec 71. I look forward to seeing you in San Antiono this summer at the first ever 6994th reunion. Happy New Year |
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Name: Pat Snodgrass Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Jonesboro, AR 72401 Time: 1998-12-30 14:38:00 Comments: Great Page! I'll be back later. Pat, 73 |
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Name: Bob Irving Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Andover, MA Time: 1998-12-28 14:58:00 Comments: Very nice job. Thank you for putting all of this information together. I served as a Navigator in the 362nd TEWS at Pleiku from September 1967 - September 1968. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who recalls hanging out at Del-Mac's... the unofficial R&R center (bar) in RMK area. Mike Keller and I were proprietors for the tour. You were all a really great bunch of guys. I've always been very proud of the job that we all did. Thanks, JC, for the history and wealth of detail about our mission. |
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Name: Kenneth Wilkerson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Uniontown,PA Time: 1998-12-26 01:28:00 Comments: I'm a Sra crew chief at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. My father flew aboard EC-47's at Tan San Nhut AB during Jan 69 thru Dec 69 as a RO with the 6994th security squadron. We both enjoyed viewing your web page. Thank you for the hard work. |
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Name: art budington Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: buffalo,ny Time: 1998-12-25 22:39:00 Comments: Great stuff. Thanks for the history lesson |
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Name: Gary Letterle Website: Cleveland's REAL Drug Problem Referred by: Net Search From: Parma Ohio ( Burb of Cleveland ) Time: 1998-12-25 12:54:00 Comments: A great site commerating a great bird! I was 362 nd TEWS from Sept 68 - Sept 69 Gary |
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Name: Jim Luther Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Warner Robins, GA Time: 1998-12-24 02:42:00 Comments: Hi, Just found the web site and right away I found a long lost friend. Walt Palmer. He and I served together in Bremerhaven back in the late 50's to early 60's. Was glad to find a site pertainig to the Goons. I served with the 94th from 71 to 73 im such nice places as Saigon, Danang and then on to Ubon. Was Chief of SEFE in Danang and Ubon. Have some fond memories and some not so fond during my two years. I guess the worst was Baron 52. Everyone except Dale Brandenberg worked for me in Stan Eval. Any way, you have a nice site here and I am going to make good use of it. |
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Name: WALT PALMER Website: xmas in nam Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: gouldsboro,pa 18424 Time: 1998-12-21 16:53:00 Comments: WOULD JUST LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. I HOPE THAT WE ALL TAKE A LITTLE MOMENT OVER THE HOLIDAYS TO REMEMBER OUR KIA AND MIA WALT |
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Name: Jon C. Ohman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-12-21 13:24:00 Comments: J.C. I think I can speak for all of us TEWS types when I say THANK YOU for beginning/continuing your excellent EC-47 web site. Your initiative(s) is/are most appreciated! To you, your family, and the rest of my TEWS affiliates; I wish you and your families all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY 1999 NEW YEAR! |
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Name: Thomas V. Cutcher Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Petersburg, Michigan Time: 1998-12-20 18:27:00 Comments: Served in the Air Force Security Service from March of 1968 to July 1972. I was an analyst (202). Basic at Amarillo, training at Goodfellow. First assignmet 6981st at Elmendorf AFB Alaska, then to Danang AFB 1970 6994th Det 4, next to Tan son nhut AFB 1971 6994th as liaision with 509th Army Radio Research Grp Saigon. My last assignment was with the 6948th Goodfellow. I left with the rank of Ssgt. |
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Name: Brian Burleson Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Texarkana, TX now in Barrow, AK Time: 1998-12-18 13:50:00 Comments: Very good page. I was in the Air Force for 7 1/2 yrs, just recently separated 4 months ago, and its interesting to learn about other people's experiences in the military. My dad was in Vietnam, too, and just retired about the same time I got out of the Air Force. I hope you find the people your looking for. |
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Name: Gregory C. Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: minneapolis. mn Time: 1998-12-17 16:51:00 Comments: Served in 360th TEWS from Feb 71 to Feb 72 on Flight Line. Like to hear from fellow budds who worked there the same time I did. Also woundering if anyone remmebers TDY to NKP Thailand on 30 day rotations from 360th TEWS. It was Detatchment 1 360th aka. Commando Forg. I was there may/june of 71. Can/t forget those guys in Det 1. either. Im also looking for a close Line buddie i served with, Michael Martin. Jul 70/71 from 360th. he left Nam for Malmstrom AFB. Mont. Can/t find him. |
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Name: Dave Eddy Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: VA Time: 1998-12-15 22:02:00 Comments: Hi Jim...great page. I have a lot to review yet, but have seen some familiar names and pics. You have done a great job. The EC-47's did a fantastic job in Nam and should be remembered. This is one super way of doing that. I was with the program from it's inception, flying the first prototype (Hawkeye) out of TSN beginning in Sep 1965. That tail number by the way was 50925. The prototype system was the ARD-18, and 50925 was sent back to Sanders Assoc to be modified and outfitted with the ALR-34. Missing from your list is 49268 (can't recall the year, but I think a 43 model) which was the first ALR-34 delivered in April of 67. Our crew Businger, Line, and others I can't recall, were the first to fly that one and started the training of the 6994th Operators and the front enders on the system. I need to do some digging to pull up more information, but those two tail numbers stick in my mind. Have long since lost or retired my Form 5 and the memory is not what it used to be. There was a second Hawkeye ...and I want to say that it was 703. Maybe Bob Line can help with that. Iwas also fortunate to start training for the TEWS on the ALR-35 and the ALR-38 system. Ended up several years of ARDF fun by closing TSN in Dec of 72. Again...thanks for your page. It is, and will be, a great memory maker for us that spent time in the Goons. |
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Name: Melton L. (Randy) Francis Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Spartanburg, SC Time: 1998-12-15 19:39:00 Comments: I was with the 360th TEWS from Nov. 1968 to Nov. 1969. I remember having a hell of a time replacing the heat exchanger on "Balls Nine"!! It is great to see these photos and see this history. I have always said the Gooney Bird is the best aircraft the Air Force ever owned!! Mel Francis |
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Name: steve golding Website: POW/MIA Forum Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Time: 1998-12-14 00:09:00 Comments: I have a page dedicated to the EC47 flight of the Baron 52. If you have more information on this particular flight, please contact me. Nice pages. |
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Name: JOHN T SHULTZ Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BELLEVUE, NEB Time: 1998-12-12 01:44:00 Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT DET 2 6994TH SS AT PLEIKU RVN FROM 1967-1969 AND WORKED AS A 202 IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE BILL HANNON, JOE STEVENS, RON GOOCH ARE PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL A 800-246-2438. I ALSO SPENT THREE YEARS IN CHIX AND BERLIN FOLLOWED BY A STINT A GOODBUDDY IN THE 202 SCHOOL THEN 14YEARS AT OFFUTT FLYING IN THE RC-135'S WHERE I RETIRED. ONCE YOU GET ON IT YOU CAN'T GET OFFUTT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE AT ANY OF THE ABOVE PLACES. |
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Name: Dave Felker Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Mt. Bethel, PA Time: 1998-12-11 18:01:00 Comments: Great Homepage and brings back many memories. Served as a RO in NHA TRANG from 1966-1969. Flew 360 missions with 13 air medals and DFC. Hoping to find some of my colleagues from NAM through this page. Thanks |
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Name: mario warnaar Website: Horus' website Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the Netherlands Time: 1998-12-09 10:00:00 Comments: Very interesting and good looking website. Nice photo's to. I' a former Air Force K-9 doghandler (Royal Netherlands Air Force. Sorry for this one I had added the wrong URL |
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Name: mario warnaar Website: Horus' website Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the Netherlands Time: 1998-12-09 09:59:00 Comments: Very interesting and good looking website. Nice photo's to. I' a former Air Force K-9 doghandler (Royal Netherlands Air Force) |
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Name: J. C. Wheeler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-12-09 02:17:00 Comments: Just a note to invite you to view the Filled and Retired Guest Book at http://www.ec47.com/gbook.htm and Be sure to add to this one. J.C. |