Jim writes, I served as Chief of Maintenance - 6994 SS, Oct 67- Feb 68. Avionics Maint Officer - Det 2, 6994 SS, Feb -Oct 68. Responsible for maintenance of backend classified equipment. Assisted with crash damage recovery of an EC-47 that was downed in Thailand (I think in Feb 68). Went TDY to NKP to retrieve classified equipment. I am still amazed at the expenditure of funds to install a swimming pool at Pleiku in the middle of a war zone - a location that was rocketed almost nightly. The only thing I recall about the pool was the floating red "gel" from the dust that settled on the water. Another fond memory was the films and popcorn available in the bunkers during rocket attacks. Above all, the mission was among the best I was associated with during my 28 years in the Air Force - even along side the subsequent assignment to the SR-71/TR-1/U-2 operational mission for four years at Beale AFB, CA. The 6994 and Vietnam, in general, was a real trip!!!!

Jim writes, A few months after arriving at Pleiku and the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron. The squadron was transferred to Danang, so I got to sample both the highlands and the coast. The highlands were better. Rodger Curnow turned me on to this site and I want to thank you for your work in keeping it going. Hope I can make one of the upcoming reunions.

Mike did not give much information, but did say he was a backend technician a (3XXX) with the 6994th Security Squadron from October 1967 to October 1968.

Mike's Email Address: ficklefinn(at)aol.com

He did give his phone number as, 925-277-5527.

Mike writes, I was a 203 with the 6994th Security Squadron in 1969-70. I spent most of my time flying out of Tan Son Nhut but also flew out of Pleiku and NKP.

Danny writes; I was an E-4 Sgt assigned to Detachment 2 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku and Danang as a Morse Intercept Operator in 1969/70. Danny was aboard Cap-53 when it was shot down on April 22nd, 1970.

Danny's Email Address: dannyr(at)q.com

Phil writes; I was assigned to Detachment 2 6994th Security Squadron from October 1967 until June 1970. Phil was aboard Cap-53 when it was shot down on April 22nd, 1970.

Phil is the 500th EC-47 Crewmember to be listed on "The EC-47 History Site" Crewmembers List. Let's try for the second 500 before reunion 2002. J.C.

Herbert writes, I served as a Radio Operator with the Det. 2, 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku in 1966/67. I was one of the first to serve at Det 2 Pleiku. When we first arrived our planes had not so we did all sort of things to get our compound up and running, painting, etc. Some of our members even went up with the helicopter gunships. But our "goonies" finally got there and we flew every other day and usually flew seven hour missions. I had about 107 missions and about 762 hours when I left in Oct 67. Our planes were also designated as RC-47's. The one thing I've noticed on the interior shots concerns the 'Y' operator console. Our 'Y' operator actually typed what the 'X' operator was locked on to. And the base at Pleiku really changed a lot. Trying to locate my pictures and will send them to you. I know I have some good pictures of our planes , one of which shows surrender leaflets being dropped. Will pass them on when found.

Scott writes, I was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as a Crew Chief in 1970 and 71. Some info on acft. 43-48009. As stated this acft was damaged on take off at TSN. we had it back in comission two to four weeks later. I pulled the preflight inspection on it's first flight after repair. I have a bunch of photos fron Pleiku, Danang and Tan Son Nhut. Now that i've found your website maybe i'll get them out and send copies.

James writes, I was a Sgt with the 6994 Scty sq. at Tan Son Nhut from 10/69 to 10/70. I have some pictures of the "goony bird". Also have pictures of my "fini" flight with a Tsgt. I believe his last name was Spencer. I also have a couple of picture of the cargo chut we had strung betwwen the barricks with the "Cougars Caven in the background.

John says he served with the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at both Nha Trang and Pleiku as a Crew Chief and as Assistant Flight Chief in 1969/70.

I was on the activation team with (then major) Bill Ballard. We landed at Tan Son Nhut around April 14, 1966, on a 59 day TDY from the 6922 SW at Clark. We had a trailer in the 7th AF compound and worked closely with the ASA's 509th Radio Research Unit at Davis Station, to learn the ground aspect of things.

I was a 202. Bill Sherman was a Vietnamese 203 and Gerald Scheutz was a cryptanalyst. Major Ballard headed up our team. There were a couple of Lts., one E-6 and an E-7. I put in a request to PCS to the 6994th, but already had been assigned to the 6924th, where I finished my four-plus years.

Neil Solomon

Theodore (Ted) Jessen a SGT (E-4), assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Hhut as Crew Chief in 1968.

Was in country about a month before the TET Offensive. Did a 2 month TDY to Pleiku around April/May of 1968. Returned to states in December 1968 to Mc Clellan AFB.

Robert says, I was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronis Warfare Squadron at Nha Trang as a Navigator in 1967/68. I have some pictures I will dig out and send along. I recently (March 10-28 2001) spent 2 weeks in Vietnam and visted Nha Trang and most of the old bases between Saigon and Hue.

Dave writes, I was a SSgt assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Flight Mechanic in 1967/68. I had the dubious honor of being at TSN during the TET Offensive, after which we used all the sand that had been trucked in to build sand bags for bunkers, 24 hour shifts. The majority of the bunkers had been torn down, the then 7th AD cmdr thought they were unsightly. I remember being duty driver and going downtown to pick up the officers to fly. A guard was killed at the Q next to ours, just before I arrived, and the guard at ours was wounded just after I left. All in all it was an eventful tour with lots of memories.

Dave's Email Address: dave.claggett (at) mchsi.com

Joseph writes, Please add me to your list. I was with the 6994th Security Squadron, Det. 1 from December 1967 to December 1968. My AFSC was 3234A. I have some photos of the TET activities around Nha Trang what may be of interest are some night operations around the large Buddha - if they could be of any use, please let me know and I'll forward them to your address.

Jim had found last years reunion notice in a back issue of the DAV Magazine and being the first time he had seen anything on the EC-47, he gave me a phone call. Jim sais he was a Pilot with the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Nha Trang from July 1968 until July 1969. We discussed a bit about the losses incurred by the EC-47 operation and he knew a number of the ones lost. Jim does not have an email address but expects to get a computer in future. I would bet that now that he knows of the web-site, he will advance the schedule some. Jims US Postal address is listed on The EC-47 Association Membership Listing elsewhere on this site.

Received and added, June 8th, 2007.

He graduated USAF undergraduate pilot training class, 68F, Del Rio, Texas, spring 1968. Checked out in EC47 at England AFB, LA. Attended PACAF Jungle Survival Training, Clark AFB, Philippines enroute Vietnam. Arrived 361TEWS, Nha Trang, July 1968 as copilot EC47. Checked out as aircraft commander, Spring 1969. Awarded DFC & PUC award. R & R Sydney, Australia 1968. R & R Hong Kong 1969. Rotated back to states summer 1969. Flew KC135 until separation in spring 1972.

Jim's Email Address: annclinton(at)earthlink.net

Jack sent the following information.
I`ve been in touch with Rick Yeh and have provided info on some people not on his roster. I`ve found info on a few more which I will provide today or tomorrow.

I was MSgt with 2 tours, both with the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut. The first tour was from July 1966 to July 1967 an served as NCOIC Charlie Flight (we had 3 flights). The second was Jan. 1970 to Jan. 1971 and served as Chief Squadron SEFE.

In addition to my tours I was ARDF Branch chief at the school at Goodfellow AFB from Aug 67-Jan 70 and from Aug 71-Jan 74. I was also involved with testing the "Q" systems "bit" mode at Sanders Associates in Manchester NH and Plattsburgh NY in the fall of 1967. Spent time in Dave Eddy`s office at USAFSS replotting the results of those tests. Another interesting thing. I had the priviledge of flying a ARDF mission as the operator on one of the Army birds. That was arranged by our CMSGT John Thompson who worked at ACC. Had a good mission that day and was very productive.

Never will forget the change of command at the 360th in the early days. Seemed like some "antique" LtCol was always coming in who outranked the commander. Finally the 460th told LtCol Jim Jelley that he would be the commander of the 360th even though he would have others who "ranked" him.

Remmember the back pack chutes you had to wear the whole mission long. I could go on and on but I`ll spare you at this time. I`m severly handicapped now and am on a walker and a wheelchair at times. This website occupies many hours for me. It can only get better as I learn more about this computer. I`ll be in touch and will put more of my two cents worth in as time passes.

My name is Rich Chacon, I was surfing the net and I found the EC47 website. I was at TSN from Jan. 1971 to Jan. 1972. I was a tech in the 6994 Security Squadron and maintained the specialized electronic equipment aboard the EC47. Tried to remember names but it has been 30 years, however, I do remember the shop and the red balls out on the flight line. There is alot that I didn't know but the website enlightened me. Anyway it's nice to know about the mission and the small part I played, makes me feel proud. I have pictures of the aircraft and I live in San Jose, CA.

Ed left a short note, saying he had found the web-site via the Air Force Magazine. Says, he was at both Da Nang with the 362nd TEWS and Baron's Bastards at NKP.

Received, April 6, 2002.

Ed says he was a Lt. Col. assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Danang and NKP. He served as Squadron Navigator at NKP.

Got to DaNang in May of 71 and was there until Jan of 72 when I went to NKP until June of 72. Much quieter at NKP. Made two Typhoon evacs to Phu Cat and came back to Da Nang to find more damage than there was from the rockets. Survived the July 5, 1971 attack which got the barracks three down from us. Lost an engine and made it in to Pleiku just in time for the first USO show in three years. China Beach has changed since it made TV.

Pilot - (IP and Flight Examiner) Captain March of '71 to April of '72 in SEA Hugh writes, I was a Captain, an IP and Flight Examiner from March of 1971 to April of 1972. Began tour at Danang, six months later transferred to NKP (I think we were 361 TEWS, Det. 1 our nickname was "Baron's Bastards")

Please add me to your list. I have already found four names I recognize, and I would love to follow up on some others. I have some great photos from Danang, NKP and Laotian flights that will try to forward when time permits. If you have any questions, or need additional info, just let me know. Previously had served as A/C of C-141's at McGuire AFB (1968-1971)

Thanks, Hugh

James writes, I was a SSgt assigned to the 360th Tactical Elecronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut, as a Flight Mechanic in 1967/68.

Pete writes, I was a Captain and a Navigator that spent many hours with the 6994th during 4 tours in Vietnam an got to be one of the best in fixing targets for the mission.....I liked it!! and of course they made me come home by denying my 4th extension...was i crazy or what??? Spent most of my tours in NKP in 70-74. Please contact if you like. Skeeter where are you?

Guy writes, I was in NKP from 9/73 to 7/74. I was a 43151A, Aircraft Mechanic, assigned to the 56th OMS, 56th CSG/432ndCSG. When I first arrived I worked on several of the Generals aircraft and then was (due to Nixon holding up bringing people over) transfered to doing flightline maintenance on EC-47's (balls 9 great old bird) until I was sent TDY to Udorn to work on T-28 (Loas and Khmer trainers) for 3 months. Upon return the missions for the EC-47's were drawing to a close(got to see Skeeters last flight smoke trail) and all we did was run up the aircraft and make sure they were ready in case needed. Just prior to leaving (got out early I wanted to reup but the A.F. said I wasn't needed in my present career field and I did not want to be a cook or a cop I liked the old recip birds) I helped in getting some of the birds ready to be ferried to the Philipines.

My qestion J.C. is what happend to the ole girls after they were ferried to the Philipines? I often wonder what the fate of these great pieces of history was. If you know please drop me a short note I would appreciate it.

73 Guy Plumley N9XBG

Michael writes, I was an A1c assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron. I spent the first part of my tour, (October, 1971 to December, 1971) at Tan Son Nhut. The second part was spent at Danang, December 1971 to May 1972.

Updated (Aug. 19th, 06) In Updating Email Addresss, Michael gave dates of 72/73.

Email Address: [email protected]

Postal Address: 11339 SW Plum Terrace, Tigard, OR 97223

Phone: (503) 521-8162

Jack writes, I was a pilot right out of UPT and assigned to the 362nd at Pleiku from 3 Mar 68 until 1 Mar 69. I flew about 140 missions mostly in I corps and some in II. For additional duties I was the Armory Officer and an assisstant intel officer. When I arrived at Pleiku after Jungle School I was on the plane with the 34th Lt. Col. assigned to squadron and I was the 17th Lt. Eight of the LCs made full colonel during my tour. I started out on the crew of Lt. Col. Leonard Vik and ended up with my own crew for the last three months. I collected about 950 hours in country and would have extended my tour if I didn't have a new born at home. One of the best assignments of my 21 commissioned years.

Hi, I came across your site a couple of days ago. Fantastic!! I was a radio op in the 6994th Det 2 in Pleiku from March 69 to May 70 then went to Det 4 in NKP.You have done a great job. Thanks.... Rich

Richard's Email Address: rjbonazza630(at)verizon.net