Patrick says he was a Pilot assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku in 1969/70. Great Site.

Chuck was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at DaNang and NKP in 1972/73 as an X operator. Chuck was aboard Baron 56 when I crashed in Thailand, 2 of 10 perished.

Charles says he was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Phu Cat from June 1971 until they closed Phu Cat in November 1971 and he went to DaNang and the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron. He served as an Instructor and Flight Examiner Navigator and departed for home in April 1972. He says Lt. Col White was the Squadron Commander during his stay at DaNang. He also says he flew all Navigation systems from the earliest to the latest. He flew the 2nd of 2 missions approximately 25 miles north of the DMZ past Vinh trying to locate the VC moving south. Says, We Found Them. Charles retired in August 1991 as Brig. General with 31 years service.

Jim says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as an Operations Specialist from Sept. 65 to Aug. 66.

I recently bought a PC in my old age and discovered the C-47 History Site. I'm also glad of the USAFSS decision to de-classify. I am Herb Romero and this is a farewell to comrades.

On 7 Oct 72, I began my 6994th tour with Det 2 at Danang. It seems like I'd just gotten there when we had to deploy to NKP due to a typhoon alert. Then later, word came down to close and re-open as Det 3 in Ubon. Everyone was super busy with the move and again later in Ubon. The bad part of it all in that short time was the loss of our ops crew, Pete Cressman, Joe Matejov and Todd Melton. I remember vividly a message that came in after we lost Baron 52, quoting a 'collateral source' that four or five flyers were being escorted to another area.

After I returned stateside and as a parent, I wanted so much to contact their families who I knew were suffering, and divulge that piece of information to them but I couldn't. The many years of digesting highly sensitive material had taken care of that.

In 1948, my mother passed away and her death was to leave me with a strange, emotional impact. Childhood memories disappeared. The only thing I was able to remember was her face as she lay in her coffin. My father had passed three years prior, but it didn't bother me that way. I decided then that I would never attend another funeral or memorial service. I've lost two brothers and two sisters since, and did not go to their funerals. My family and friends understood why. However, fond memories of them remain intact.

On the day of the memorial services in Ubon for our friends, I did not attend. I was afraid. Instead, I went to one of the base street public phones and called my wife. She understood the grief I was going through as I spoke to her. I still have good memories of all three, BS'ing with them in one was or another. I had an 8mm movie camera there and on one mission with Joe working X, I took some candid shots of him from Y. I am willing to give Joe's family that particular strip. It also shows scenes of several of our guys, both ops and maint, working in and around the compound to get it going after we moved there. I think there is another shot of Joe helping the locals put up the posts for the 'pound fence. There also scenes from downtown Ubon, and finally Bangkok.

Many years later, I happened to see a TV show called 'Unsolved Mysteries' with Robert Stack I believe. He mentioned Baron 52 and that the crew had been taken to Russia. I freaked out, crying, as I told my wife all about the classified msg we had rcvd after we lost them. I still think they survived and I think that whatever evidence was supposed to have been found at the crash site decades later, was planted to pacify our governmental inquiries. I'll go to my grave with that belief.

After our loss and with the arrival of an ops officer, I began working on a possible transfer to Squadron level at NKP. Up to that point, I had been deeply involved and busy with ops re-organization at our new location. There was no one else and I had done all I could. In June 73, Responsibilities were transferred and l left.

At NKP I was to meet again with Ron Schofield who I'd known from the 31st in Crete. An outstanding and common sense man. Gene Motes, was another one I'd known before, a wonderful guy. I was given the job of Flt Ops NCOIC and enjoyed NKP. Mainly because I had more leisure time and I could get to fly once in a while. I recall the 2nd Eltee in the office, saying he could never get hold of me because I was always flying. What could I say?

During the move from Danang, I had arranged to have the remains of a 122mm rocket and twoAK-47's shipped to Ubon. This particular rocket had impacted by one of our shops at Ubon, I wrote on it "Souvenir from Danang" and we hung it crosswise above the compound gate. This scene is also in the 8mm clip. I recall our Top Secret Control NCO telling me it was against regulations to ship such things with classified material. I know he was just doing his job, but I told him I'd take full responsibility. Anyone know what happened to the AK-47's??

I began w/USAFSS in '57. Prior to that, we RO's were extracted for assignment from a MOS 756 (Ground Radio Operator) pool. We were shipped back and forth, to and from overseas, between commands. The first organization to identify and retain experienced people qualified to work their nets was AACS. They assigned a secondary MOS to keep track of you. The MOS 766 I'd been given during the Korean War with them identified me as a high speed point-to-point net op, using the automatic speed key. I made Tech before I left.

Years after Air Force became a separate service, the MOS was dropped and the AFSC was born. We RO's went back to the 'pool' as 293XX, and later AACS began assigning shredouts to the AFSC as a form as identification. Then Security Service finally woke up and came up with AFSC 292XX.

Most of my USAFSS experience was as msn supvr, and I feel nothing but pride for the dedication of these highly motivated guys I had the pleasure of working with in my flight at different units. These silent warriors continued on doing their thing, flying combat missions all over Southeast Asia with the 6994 Security Squadron.

You, who pecked away on position, and you who was busy taping or transcribing and you too, in traffic analysis. All of you, who are middle aged now. I still see you as young men and have nothing but admiration for what you did. May God bless you and your families. This 75 year old X1 salutes you.

Scott says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Senior Radio Operator from May 12, 1968 to May 12, 1969.

David says he was an Airborne Mission Supervisor with Det. 2, 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku in 1968. Said he arrived in country during the Tet Offensive.

Thomas says he was assigned to the 360th Tacical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Line Mechanic. Made a 30 day TDY to NKP Thailand.

Leon didn't provide much informaton. Says he was assigned to the 6994th at Tan Son Nhut and NKP as an Electronic Warfare Technician. I was originally at Ton Son Nhut then transferred with the unit to NKP in 1973. Spent most of my time working in quality control. Also worked a short time in the base photo lab. Retired out of the Air Commando's at Hurlburt Field, Fla in July 1981.

Robert did not leave much, but said he was an Aircraft Commander with the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku in 1968/69.

Rick says he was assinged to the 360th Tacitcal Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from December, 1967 to December, 1968. I worked in the Phase Dock at TSN my whole tour there from Dec 67 to Dec 68. I worked with a bunch of good buddies and again went back to Viet Nam to Da Nang from Sept 69 to Sept 70 to work on the Base Flight Goony Birds. When I was getting ready to rotate was when the EC's were being moved to Da Nang. I retired in 1988 at Carswell AFB in Texas.

Malcolm did not leave much information. Says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron in 1968/69 at Tan Son Nhut with TDY to Pleiku. Says the weather was great at 8,000 feet in a ventilated EC-47.

JC, Just a note to say thanks for the site. Brought back some great memories of a year spent with 30 year old aircraft and 20 year old kids. It was great.

Steve says he was assinged to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Danang from Feb. 72 to Feb. 73 assigned to Maintenance working in Post Dock. 2 things stick in my memory, The Typhoon and Incoming with an aircraft on the wash rack.

My Favorite story: We had a typhoon evac from DaNang in late '72. Got all the aircraft off except for one that had been in a the hanger for about 10 days undergoing an AIMS modification. Another maintenance type and I rolled it out of the hanger and completed the preflight just as two young, low-recip time pilots arrived to ferry the plane to NKP. As the pilot attempted to start #1, it liquid locked. We back-proped the engine about two turns and the engine started with no problem. The pilot motioned me to the cockpit and asked what I had done. Told him "We wound it up!" I'm not sure he knows to this day.

Seibert says he was a 292x1 Radio Intercept Operator with the 6994th Security Squadron in 1969.
I just found the web-site and it is a fabulous site indeed. Emotions came flooding from within, as I hadn't realized that I buried a lot of things.
Thank God for the talented Pilots of the EC-47s. Tears still clean the soul.

Paul says he was an Airborne Analyst with Det. 3, 6994th Security Squadron at Danang and Ubon in 1972/73.

John says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as an Avionics Technician from April 1968 until June 1969.

Just found out about the site, remembering "Patches, Roadrunner and Balls 3 ?" and all the other old ladies I worked on.

This additional was added 17 July, 2003.
3 more aircraft have come to mind, "Pink Panther and Buzzard. John says, "I now fly with a former 360th TEWS Crew Chief, Dick Snook out of Palm Beach Internation on DC-3s to the Bahamas and Haiti for Missionary Flights International in support of Christian missions in my spare time". We were both in Vietnam at the same time.

Jack says he was assing to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron as Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent at Pleiku and Danang from March 1970 until March 1971. Says Captain Stan Schloesser was his Maintenance Officer.

Charles says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Tan Son Nhut as a Morse Intercept Operator from July 1966 to July 1967.

I had no idea that this site exsisted but am very pleased and grateful to know that so much time and effort has been put into it. I have many memories of my service with the 6994th. I was one of twelve volunteers from Elmendorf AB in Alaska. Over 200 radio operators signed up to volunteer. I served with, hunted with, ate with, survived survival school with and went to Vietnm with Charles D. Land (Chuck).I had spoken to Chuck Land at Tan Son Nhut just a week or so before he and his plane and crew went down. Chuck had given me money to but his wife some silk pajamas to be picked up by him the next time he came to Tan Son Nhut. That was my last conversation with Chuck Land. I stil think of him often afer all of these years. Thanks again for this site and remembering our silent duty. Sincerely, Charles H. Hooker

I was stationed at Tan Son Nhut beginning 1/10/70 to 13/06/71. I was a RA29251 Morse Intcp. I was awarded The Air Medal on 29/04/71. I was also sent to NKP for 30 days TDY while in Country. I made the rank of Sgt while serving. My first duty station was Elemendorf AFB in Anchorage Alaska with the 6981 Security Squardon.

Hilmer's Email Address is: sewardcc(at)ak.net

Gary says he was an ECM Repairman with the 6994th SS at Tan Son Nhut from Feburary 1969 until Feburary 1970. Said he had a great team and wants to know if anyone knows the whereabouts of MSgt Bob Pace or TSgt John Reed. know if anyone

Bill says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron at Pleiku and Tan Son Nhut as a 203 MA, MD, MK from August 1968 to July 1969.

Bill did not provide much information but did say he was a Navigator at Danang and later at NKP, April 1972 to Feb. 73.

Curtis says he was assigned to the 360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Tan Son Nhut from June 71 to May 72. Said he started in the inspection dock then move to the Flight Line and ended up as the Crew Chief on 077284, the only Non-EC-47 in the unit.

John says he was assigned to the 362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Pleiku as an Aircraft Mechanic in 1966/67.

Sol says he was assigned to the 6994th Security Squadron in 1967/68 and 1970/71 as an ARDF Operator & First Sergeant at Tan Son Nhut and Danang. -- Great site and I'm having a great time going through it. I didn't realize anything existed this extensive about the 6994th and detachments. I also see some names I remember and in particular one which was KIA. (Hugh Sherburn) An old friend from the very old days in Wakkanai, Japan. (1961) Thanks.

David says he was assigned to the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at NKP an Ubon as a Pilot from Jan. 1973 to Dec. 1973.