Bangkok Bob's Guest Book

Email:: patterson.patterson@mci.com
Date:: Sunday August 14, 2005 15:39:59 GMT
Comments:: I can't believe all the photos everyone sent in. Its brought back so many memories to me.
I was at Takli from Aug 65 to Nov 65 with the 355th A+e
squadron worked on f105 doppler and nav aids. I have some old slides and photos but I don't think there as good as the ones on your site.

Email:: chatshooter@comcast.net
Location:: Chattanooga TN
Date:: Tuesday August 09, 2005 01:33:53 GMT
Comments:: Howdy fellows: I served the 355TFW in the 105 EWS pod flight line crew, Apl 68-Mar 69. Bob I signed up to get email from the outher Tahkli'ites. Please tell me how to get off the list, it is overwhelming me. I needto do this on your email address. SORRY chatshooter

Email:: whitebeard39@aol.com
Location:: Millville, NJ
Date:: Thursday August 04, 2005 04:27:55 GMT
Comments:: Greetings. I was a flight surgeon stationed at Takhli from '66-'67. Served with such greats as Col. Broughton, Maj. Bingaman, Col. Thurston for whom I was priv. to be their flight surgeon. Great site--keep up the great work.
"Doc" Dom Diorio

Email:: richraven@comcast.net
Location:: Bolingbrook, Il
Date:: Thursday July 28, 2005 15:21:40 GMT
Comments:: I was a Doppler Radar tech from July 69 until July 70 at Takhli. This site has brought back many memories.

Thanks
Rich Raven (then E-3/E-4)

Email:: hagar339@sbcglobal.net
Location:: Napa
Date:: Thursday July 21, 2005 02:01:32 GMT
Comments:: My name is Herb Jensen. I was in the 333rd from March-1967 to March-1968. I worked on the weapons crew for the 105, and drove the "Jammer". After my tour I went to McConnell AFB, Kansas for the remainder of my time in the service. Anyone out there who remembers me, send me an e-mail.

Email:: humbolt45@yahoo.com
Location:: MICH
Date:: Thursday June 30, 2005 18:10:39 GMT
Comments:: I noticed my e-mail address was incorrect. Nice site!

Email:: mbolt45@yahoo.com
Location:: MICH.
Date:: Thursday June 30, 2005 18:09:42 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from July 67/68. Spent my year at FMS/AGE. Volunteered for admin duties...probably wrote your APR if you were there during this period. Dennis Johnson

Email:: JUANTEX47@SATX.RR.COM
Location:: NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Date:: Friday June 24, 2005 03:31:48 GMT
Comments:: 355th sky cop, jul 66 - aug 67. what a way to spend one's youth.

Email:: airdatacenter@aol.com
Web Site:: http://www.scalecraft.com
Date:: Sunday June 12, 2005 19:52:07 GMT
Comments:: If anyone is looking for a good F-105 display model, I recommend Scalecraft Models. http://www.scalecraft.com

They have a model of the F-105G that is great!

Email:: yodeler 07@yahoo.com
Location:: salida colo
Date:: Friday June 03, 2005 19:40:02 GMT
Comments:: I was at Det. 8 621 Tactical control as an electrician in C E S. Phitsauloke. Your base was where i went for reenlistment. I aws there 1969 70.

Email:: afgunso@adelphia.net
Location:: Coloado Spring Colorado
Date:: Wednesday May 25, 2005 19:37:20 GMT
Comments:: I think I sent this to the wrong address originally. Anyway, I was assigned as NCOIC of Maintenace Data Collection and Administration from Apr 69 to Apr 70. I worked for Col. Charles T. Watkins, Chief of Maintenance. For those of you who might have known SSgt Frank Stanfield-the NCO who painted the Tunderchief on Col. Watkins' 105, he has passed away. After duty hours I would volunteer to help the mechanics on the flight line when I was not attending classes at the base education center. I enoyed my stay at Takhli but was glad to get back to Colord Springs.

Rick Sherry

Email:: scruffyron@hotmail.com
Location:: Nashville, Tn
Date:: Wednesday May 18, 2005 15:42:00 GMT
Comments:: It was over 40 years ago(sometime in 1964) when I served TDY at Takali RTAFB. I remember F-100s, Old Jap Barracks, cold showers and wearing boots to latrine due to snake sightings, portable control tower,and hearing English and Thai togeher on airways. I was lucky since my tour was short. Some guys had to serve 12 months and only got one R&R to Bangkok.I remember one or two trips to the local house of ill-repute at the edge of town. There really wasn't any bars but we had plenty of beer and gambling in the barracks. I was an Air Traffic Controller and a member of the 1st Mob out of Clark AFB. would like to hear from any 1st Mob members that served at Takali,

Email:: derocher@bnl.gov
Location:: Selden NY 111784
Date:: Wednesday May 04, 2005 22:54:18 GMT
Comments:: Great site. I was at Takhli from November 68 to November 69 in the A&E Squadron. I'm wondering if it is possible to get patches from back then. I'd be interested in 355 TFW, 333 TFS, 354 TFS, and 357 TFS. If anyone knows where I could get them please send me an e-mail. Thanks Rick (Leo) De Rocher

Email:: whyxwhyz@aol.com
Location:: Asheville, NC
Date:: Tuesday May 03, 2005 22:22:48 GMT
Comments:: My dad, Bill J. West was stationed at Takhli from late '67-'68. He has since passed on. I was just wondering if anyone out there remembers him, I'd like to hear from you. I believe he worked in FMS at the time.

Email:: darnbugs@copper.net
Location:: phoenix
Date:: Sunday May 01, 2005 17:38:38 GMT
Comments:: arr.chambley fr. 1965 setup oper 19trs.ncoic flt eng.went to takhli jan.66. 52 miss. upnorth left.feb 67
tsgt geo. ross ret

Email:: darnbugs@copper.net
Location:: phoenix
Date:: Sunday May 01, 2005 16:39:19 GMT
Comments:: flt.eng/ecm operator b-66 takhli 1-65--2-67 52missions.
quite a place tsgt ret.

Email:: darnbugs@copper.net
Location:: phoenix
Date:: Sunday May 01, 2005 16:38:22 GMT
Comments:: flt.eng/ecm operator b-66 takhli 1-65--2-67 52missions.
quite a place

Email:: M5829@EV1.NET
Location:: CONROE TX
Date:: Thursday April 21, 2005 16:28:46 GMT
Comments:: SERVED AS NCOIC OF TH 355TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP FROM NOV 69 THRU JUNE 70. HAVE ENJOYED THE COMMENTS OF OTHERS. THE WING COMMANDER IN THIS ERA WAS THE BALD EAGLE,HAS HIS PICTURE HANGING AT THE AIR FORCE ACADAMEY

Email:: fangdogKD@aol.com
Web Site:: http://Indiana
Location:: Fremont
Date:: Tuesday April 19, 2005 07:29:53 GMT
Comments:: It's been a long time,but I remember it well. I've found a place in Fort Wayne, In. that sells "Singha" beer at $34 a case. It's still one of my favorites. God bless all of you

Email:: tomhovland@starpoint.net
Location:: Minneota, MN 56264
Date:: Tuesday April 12, 2005 20:48:18 GMT
Comments:: 40 years ago tonight we arrived at Takhli-very very small then. Next day went into town, didn't need pass and could wear fatigues- Thais water festival and got soaked... F105
Radio repairman; left mid Aug., came back in Dec.
Really found out what inflation was thanks to troops from Seymour-Johnson as they caused 'shorttime' to go to 60 baht from 40 baht [could have serviced a lot more pooyings]
Been looking for fellow servicemen on VFW.org cl. grassroots VFW 2005/06 will be my 12th year as VFW post Cmdr. Sawadee Tom Hovland

Email:: dmorrill@bellsouth.com
Location:: Orlando, FL.
Date:: Monday April 11, 2005 11:02:52 GMT
Comments:: I am looking for an original 354th TFS or 355th TFW patch to honor my uncle, Captain Mel Morrill,USAF, who was an F-105 pilot assigned to the above units at Taklai, until he was killed in action on a strike outside Hanoi on August 20, 1967.

His younger brother, Major Dave Morrill,USMC, was an F-4 pilot KIA on March 18, 1967 on a close air support mission at Dong Ha. They are the only brothers who were pilots MIA/KIA during Vietnam.

Any help locating a patch would be deeply appreciated!

Sincerely,

David L. Morrill
Orlando, FL.
dmorrill@bellsouth.net

Email:: kensharp@satx.rr.com
Location:: San Antonio
Date:: Sunday April 10, 2005 14:31:02 GMT
Comments:: I was in the 355th when it was at George AFB, CA, from July 1962 until Jan 63. We didn't even have a full squadron of 105's, so we worked on the F-104's. I was in the engine shop, and we had a Thud on the trim pad, hit the starter, and of course all of that smoke came billowing out. I was in the cockpit, and noticed fire trucks rolling out, and they were headed towards us. The base had never seen a Thud use the cartridge starter before, and the base fire dept. went into a panic. Every body was there from the base commander to the wing safety officer, climbing all over the plane. I was still in the cockpit, because they had taken the ladder, and I couldn't get down. I was in Bitburg, Germany before George, and I loved working on the F-105. It was a good plane.

Email:: mcilveenRnS@aol.com
Location:: Marsing ID
Date:: Friday March 18, 2005 21:18:55 GMT
Comments:: GREAT SITE ,HYDRAULIC SHOP MAR68 MAR69 LOVEDTHE AM SEND OFF

Email:: pmalone@tvi.edu
Location:: Albuquerque
Date:: Wednesday February 23, 2005 17:01:15 GMT
Comments:: Part 1 of 2> Greetings: Four days ago I left a message on this site that stated my dad held the same position as the author of Thud Ridge and since then I have come to learn that my dad, John Malone, was an Assistant Flight Commander or wing leader at best toward the end of his term at Korat. I will politely chalk it up to the son of a fighter pilot being very proud of his dad. Mr. McNeil (?) who called, here is my more correct E-address (pmalone@tvi.edu). Dad is alive and kickin (quad bypass, 97) and said to please forward his name and number to those who are interested in contacting him. If you would leave your number in my E-mail or call again leave your number and I will call or have dad call-couldn’t get your E-mail to work.

Email:: pmalone@tvi.edu
Location:: Albuquerque
Date:: Wednesday February 23, 2005 16:58:32 GMT
Comments:: Part 2 of 2> One of Richter’s childhood friends found dad 1.5 years ago, sent the 105 movie, and it included, as he seemed to know exactly who (he asked for Capt. Malone) my dad was as it had dad stripping down to his gym shorts in the cockpit after his 100th to get thrown into the base pool. To see the actual footage was a proud moment of an event that I had heard of years before; there was much super 8 at the end of the movie that included dad’s 100th, elephants, F-105’s, etc. Thanks again for this site and to all who served. PRM

Email:: pmalone@tvi.com
Location:: Albuquerque
Date:: Saturday February 19, 2005 21:19:26 GMT
Comments:: My dad, John Malone, served at Korat in 66-67 and flew the F-105. I recall every night before we went to bed, saying our prayers, that while we prayed for our dad someone else's dad may not make it (friend or foe). We visited some of these sites the other day and I was as proud as ever as dad recognized so many names. I was told he held the same position as the author of Thud Rigde at Korat. Karl Richters story is awesome; what a true fighter pilot. Dad said although he went down on his 198th mission, they were all sure he was over 200. The lighter side is that dad came home with the handle bar mustache that I saw in these sites the other day. A big thanks to you all who have made these memories on the net. Paul Malone, youngest son.

Email:: goadtom@yahoo.com
Location:: Tulsa OK.
Date:: Friday February 18, 2005 21:40:06 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli Mar.68 to Mar.69 355FMS Hudraulic Shop This is a great web site lots of memories we all had a job to do and did it to the best of our ability. Tom Goad

Email:: soldit4@aol.com
Location:: Des Plaines, IL.
Date:: Tuesday February 08, 2005 14:43:35 GMT
Comments:: Got there in Sept. 1965. Our orders were a telegram from the Pentagon on Tuesday and we shipped out the next day.

Email:: dougkeller@cableone.net
Location:: Prescott, AZ
Date:: Saturday January 29, 2005 17:36:43 GMT
Comments:: I served the whole year of 1968 in the 355th A&E squadron fixing thuds and B-66 Doppler radar navigational computers. Glad I found this sight after (gulp) 37 years!

Email:: scatback1@msn.com
Location:: Deerfield, NH
Date:: Friday December 31, 2004 03:05:59 GMT
Comments:: Nice sight . 355th AEMS Sq, July 67/68
Paul O'Connell

Email:: canemill3065@comporium.net
Web Site:: http://none
Location:: lancaster,s.c.
Date:: Thursday December 16, 2004 00:31:58 GMT
Comments:: I AM JERRY ADAMS, AND I WAS AT TAKHLI A.B. JULY1967 THRU JULY, 1968.

Email:: canemill3065@comporium.net
Web Site:: http://none
Location:: lancaster,s.c.
Date:: Thursday December 16, 2004 00:31:54 GMT
Comments:: I AM JERRY ADAMS, AND I WAS AT TAKHLI A.B. JULY1967 THRU JULY, 1968.

Email:: old.radios@verizon.net
Location:: Chino, CA
Date:: Thursday December 09, 2004 18:16:09 GMT
Comments:: Sawadee. That takes me back. Anyone from around 69-70 AMS/WCS unit? Say hi! Bob Atchison

Email:: old.radios@verizon.net
Location:: Chino, CA
Date:: Thursday December 09, 2004 18:15:42 GMT
Comments:: Sawadee. That takes me back. Anyone from around 69-70 AMS/WCS unit? Say hi!

Email:: barrus@blanchardmachinery.com
Location:: columbia sc
Date:: Thursday November 04, 2004 19:15:38 GMT
Comments:: WAS THERE FROM SEPT 1966 TO SEPT 1976 NIGHT SHIFT B66 FLIGHT
LINE SP. JET ENGINE ( J 71 ) DID WORK ON SOME F 105'S ALSO HELP FIX A PROBLEM WITH THE TEST CELL.

Email:: momndad@core.com
Location:: Centerburg, Ohio
Date:: Friday September 10, 2004 23:20:08 GMT
Comments:: Bob, do you have anything on the 355 Security Police Sq? from Sept. 69 to Sept. 70, my name is John Davis, and I just found this web site, I love it.

Email:: momndad@core.com
Location:: Centerburg, Ohio
Date:: Friday September 10, 2004 23:18:52 GMT
Comments:: Bob, do you have anything on the 355 Security Police Sq? from Sept. 69 to Sept. 70, my name is John Davis, and I just found this web site, I love it.

Email:: submit@hotels2thailand.com
Web Site:: http://www.hotels2thailand.com
Location:: Bangkok
Date:: Friday September 10, 2004 15:05:04 GMT
Comments:: Good job keep it up.
Please visit our website http://www.hotels2thailand.com : Thailand Hotels Reservation

Email:: hamiill@ptialaska.net
Date:: Wednesday August 18, 2004 23:18:34 GMT
Comments:: takes me back a long time ago

Email:: stephengmorris@bellsouth.net
Location:: Marietta, GA
Date:: Wednesday August 18, 2004 01:25:40 GMT
Comments:: Hello All,
My name is Steve Morris This is my first visit to the site and I hope to offer more later. I was a "Senior Advisor to the Royal Thai Air Force" -- an air traffic controller in Takhli tower -- August 1972 - August 1973. I only have one war story. I may be the only person that ever went AWOL to Vitnam -- I flew into Kontum, RVN (under fire)in C-130 with Capt. Applebaum -- from CCK. We left Kontum and stopped at Phan Rang, then Thon San Nute, then back to Takhli.

Steve Morris
SMsgt, USAF, (Ret)

Email:: wlowra8088@aol.com
Location:: charlotte,nc
Date:: Wednesday August 04, 2004 08:42:03 GMT
Comments:: 68-69 up on Hill 260,1980 comm sq.looking for buddies,russ coldwell or caldwell.dave schapel,bill(william)thompson.or any one who knew Att,girl i dated.or knew of kim of kims bungalows down at the end of kathoy ally.in 71-73 i was at kokha. any body from there? date of this 8-3-04

Email:: pelzer3550@aol.com
Location:: Montgomery AL
Date:: Tuesday August 03, 2004 18:35:52 GMT
Comments:: My assgmt Takhli was as wing personnel officer l968-1969
Wing Commander was Col Mike Horgan Base Commander was Col
Huck Snyder. Good and bad memories. Enjoyed your web page
Lt Col B H (Hank) Henderson

Email:: flyguy11E@yahoo.com
Location:: Lawton, OK
Date:: Monday August 02, 2004 00:39:49 GMT
Comments:: My name is John Fisher. I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB from 27 Feb 69 to 24 Feb 70. Assigned to the Field Maintenance Squadron as a "tin bender" (Airframe Repair). This site really takes me back in time...I have really vivid memories of Thailand, and it seems like only yesterday, not 34 years ago. A really, really great website. JOHN T. FISHER, Jr. MSgt, Retired.

Email:: ecanoy@aol.com
Location:: Apex nc
Date:: Monday July 12, 2004 03:14:54 GMT
Comments:: I was 30270 10th wea sq Udorn 67/68 71/72.
Good Site
Ed Canoy

Email:: fredmoh_46545@yahoo.com
Location:: Mishawaka
Date:: Friday July 09, 2004 21:56:11 GMT
Comments:: I was in the 355 AMS Instrument Shop from May 1968 to May 1969. This is a great memory jogger. Thanks.

Email:: kestrel91316@aol.com
Location:: Encino, CA
Date:: Saturday July 03, 2004 06:10:38 GMT
Comments:: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father, Major Darwin L. ("Robbie") Robison while he was at Takhli 1968-9. He was an EWO flying in EB-66s and received the Distinguished Flying Cross ans Air Medal while at Takhli. My father passed away very prematurely in 1980, so I am looking to fill in some big gaps in our "family archives".

Email:: pormes@aol.com
Location:: warner robins , ga
Date:: Thursday June 24, 2004 20:01:15 GMT
Comments:: hi, i am phil ormes, i was at takhli67-70, korat70-72, and nkp and ubon around 73-4, a and e or aems, 355th, looking for people in 105 doppler shop please email me at above, reunion, thanks,

Email:: pormes@aol.com
Location:: robins
Date:: Friday June 11, 2004 02:46:04 GMT
Comments:: hi-aint just half-steppin huh? bush hats-i am phil ormes and just discovered your site, can i join? meetings? also i may retire in korat so i could be a link for those to revisit

Email:: Billg67@centurytel.net
Location:: Olive Branch, Ms
Date:: Thursday June 10, 2004 23:15:45 GMT
Comments:: I was in the 1980th Comm Sq. from Nov. 1969 to Nov. 1970. I have many fond memories of Takhli. I would like to get in touch with Mike Koehler if at all possible. I remember Mike well and have thought of him many times over the years. I don't remember many times he didn't have a smile on his face. I lost all my pictures I had of Takhli, but hopefully a few might turn up one day.
Bill Gaines

Email:: hop-n-go@erols.com
Location:: Va Beach, VA
Date:: Saturday May 29, 2004 02:35:10 GMT
Comments:: Just found this site.......wow, memories! I was with Combat Lancer/Harvest Reaper in 1968....Avionics...was a USN Chief Petty Officer...Col Dethman was C.O. Would like to find MSGT BILL AIKEN. Don Crago

Email:: PCUIPENSKI@HOTMAIL.COM
Location:: NEW PORT RICHEY FLORIDA
Date:: Tuesday May 11, 2004 12:44:17 GMT
Comments:: SAWAKADOO-I WAS A B-66 BUM.MAY66-MAY67.ENDED UP RETIREING AFTER 30 YEARS.HAVE A BUNCH OF TAKHLI PHOTOS AND STORIES.DO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME,AND GLADLY PASSS THEM ALONG...PETE

Email:: german-safety@web.de
Location:: Düsseldorf Germany
Date:: Monday May 03, 2004 07:49:17 GMT
Comments:: Great site but wheres the beef?

Good Morning - at least it is here on the Rhine in Germany!
Please tell us - is it really as dangerous in Thailand as some papers escribe and blurb?

We are on our way to Hua Hi to-morrow and my wife is quite anxious becuase of vivid press reports!

Very best regards

Stuart Beveridge

Email:: wjoy@midsouth.rr.com
Location:: collierville, tn
Date:: Friday April 23, 2004 10:48:39 GMT
Comments:: Ijust found this site..Man, does this bring back some fond memories. Is there anybody out there that was there Sep66-67 in the jet egine shop. It has been many yeares since I was a kid of 19, some of the memories have gotten clouded. Love the site. Keep up the good work...I'll be back. Wayne (Jerry) Joy

Email:: jmehle@ameritech.net
Web Site:: http://takhli
Date:: Thursday April 22, 2004 20:55:15 GMT
Comments:: age shop 68-69 drove the fod mobile on the line for a while

Email:: thud4ever@aol.com
Location:: Clarksville, Tn
Date:: Friday April 09, 2004 01:48:51 GMT
Comments:: My name is Robert C. Mugridge, and I was in the 333TFS in 1970. I was a crew chief then, and very proad of it.

Email:: tomhovland@starpoint.net
Location:: Minneota,MN 56264
Date:: Tuesday April 06, 2004 13:59:50 GMT
Comments:: Arr. 12Apr.65/16Aug65 hooches weren't finished yet
radio repairman[comm/nav]563 TFS 2 bars then-Amer. bar
tdy Saigon 26/06/65-29/06/65 16 750 # bombs
1/12/65-11Jul66 F105's weren't camouflaged when we got there. 18 at first. Maj. Cole was comm. ln 66 never seen
so many E-8 and E-9's. American Bar, Takhli Hut, Lotus,blue sky,etal. Turned 21 and 22 at Takhli. Water hard to come by so was compelled to drink whatever beer,vodka,whiskey, bourbon, Singha, Running Deer[10 baht]for pint and Mekong booze. Almost single-handedly made the
pooyings wealthy. Sowadee Tom Hovland 6Apr2004 [whistle blew 0300 39 yrs. ago today-Destination Classified]

Email:: sleepyheadsc@aol.com
Location:: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Date:: Friday March 26, 2004 20:46:58 GMT
Comments:: My father was stationed at Takhli AFB on 2 seperate tours in the late 1960's-early 70's. His name was Sgt. Matthew J. Shenesey. He was an Air Traffic Controller. Would anyone have any info to share? Thanks!

Email:: rbyrd@cableone.net
Web Site:: http://N/A
Location:: Boise, Idaho
Date:: Friday March 05, 2004 05:25:56 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from 1/73- 1/74. I was there for all of the cease-fires (and hangar parties). I worked Avionics and Diagnostic/Launch team on the F-111A. I am also looking for pictures to submit. Thanks for the memories. rb

Email:: ProQuipCen@aol.com
Location:: Port Matilda, Pa.
Date:: Tuesday March 02, 2004 20:04:28 GMT
Comments:: a2c paul weeden weapons troop-jammer driver oct67-dec68 crew cheif last name solberg, startedout in the 355mms pylon shop, transferedto 354tfs dec. 67 card carring member midnight pie conspiracy, [we ate only midnight chow and breakfast, no pie so we lifted thim out of the chowhall late at night) ate many a pie out at the cursory inspecton area. pie pans frisbie tossed into the ditch twards the engine test stand , still there??? having said that I remember the hellish sounds that were part of the engine shop guys trying to sort out the eb66's would like to hear from other bomb bouncers from my era, especally ron simmons from suffolk co. afb 66-67, then at takhliRTAFB 67-68 333tfs.

Email:: kittystone@charter.net
Location:: redding, california
Date:: Saturday February 21, 2004 23:01:58 GMT
Comments:: sawadee back at'cha. i was there from sept. '67 to '68 with the 357th tfs. i loaded my share of bombs, rockets & missles on all 105s with "RU" on the tails. i think about my experiences back then all the time. keep up the good work. norm johanson PS i've got photos of flight line activities, town and bar ventures and bob hopes christmas show. rachel welch was great!!!!

Email:: Geosellers@yahoo.com
Web Site:: http://N/A
Location:: Fritch, Texas
Date:: Monday February 09, 2004 18:18:37 GMT
Comments:: Saweedee Cup,

Stationed at Takhli in 66 and 67 with base 355 base supply squadron.

Email:: wmielke@new.rr.com
Location:: appleton, WI
Date:: Friday February 06, 2004 22:42:26 GMT
Comments:: I enjoyed it very much. I was in the USAF 605th TAC SQN stationed at Clark AB, Phillipines in 1969 - 1971. TDY to NKP, Thailand several times. Visited Bangkok several times. Sure brought back memories.

Email:: tbray@aol.com
Location:: LUBBOCK, TEXAS
Date:: Wednesday February 04, 2004 19:18:34 GMT
Comments:: I arrived at Takhli in September of 1966 from McConnell AFB,KANSAS and departed July 1967. I was in the 355th Supply Sq. I had helped convert from the PECAM system at McConnell to the UNIVAC 1050-2,had to do the same thing at Takhli. Enjoyed your WEB SITE brought back many memorys. Truman Bray

Email:: HGILLILAND@comcast.net
Location:: Port Charlotte, FL
Date:: Wednesday February 04, 2004 08:34:02 GMT
Comments:: I was a Bomb Loader Crew Chief, Sergent, From 02-66 to 02-67 with the 333 TFW. It was the greatest time of my life. I often think of the people I met and the times we had. Sometimes I wonder how we lived throght them. We did some wild and stupid things, but God was it fun.

Email:: bridges@vicksburg.com
Location:: vicksburg
Date:: Wednesday January 28, 2004 21:34:05 GMT
Comments:: Iwas in takhli nov 66-nov 67 worked in ECM/EWS shop and flt line. would like to hear from anyone that served during
that period. enjoyed the websight.I was a SSGT at that time.
James E, Bridges

Email:: hsturner@msn.com
Date:: Thursday January 22, 2004 02:16:13 GMT
Comments:: I was a crew chief on the F105 at Takhli and may be one of a hand full help shut it down and help reopen it back up
Turner Howard Sgt

Email:: sey16012@yahoo.com
Location:: chillicothe,ohio
Date:: Saturday January 17, 2004 03:25:06 GMT
Comments:: worked in f105 fire control in korat and takhli 68-69

Email:: billtatlow@aol.com
Location:: Nr. Lakenheath, England
Date:: Saturday January 10, 2004 21:19:22 GMT
Comments:: Great web site and photos. I was Nav Aids Supt in 1980 Comm Sq Oct 67 - 68.

Email:: indianfan113@adelphia.net
Location:: brookpark ohio
Date:: Tuesday January 06, 2004 09:46:48 GMT
Comments:: thee chum-nai krueng duem yoo thee nai? ha ha... 1972 in the finance office,took many pics,met alot of good people.....knob chai nung lahn....bill bekoscke tdy hickam afb

Email:: elcota@pacbell.net
Location:: Pleasanton CA 94588
Date:: Monday January 05, 2004 00:29:11 GMT
Comments:: Dec 67-Dec 68

Email:: jjlarkin@eircom.net
Location:: Dublin-Ireland
Date:: Friday December 12, 2003 10:39:16 GMT
Comments:: Thanks for sharing your memories,and stories,of hard days in vietnam.May the memories last for ever. John larkin.

Email:: thudstud@belllsouth.net
Location:: Newnan GA
Date:: Thursday November 27, 2003 09:49:44 GMT
Comments:: I was TDY to Takhli with the 34th TFS from January 1969 thru March 1969 from Korat, while the runway was being resurfaced at Korat. I went back to Takhli at the end of the 355th air ops in October 1970. I was mainly a Korat guy 34th TFS and 6010th Wild Weasel Sq. Thuds were the absolute best. The aircrews that bombed Package 6 with the Thud are the bravest warriors in history.
Thuds forever.
Jim Gagnon (crew chief)

Email:: Volmedics@aol.com
Web Site:: http://www.volunteermedics.homestead.com
Location:: Kokomo, In
Date:: Friday November 21, 2003 19:14:30 GMT
Comments:: Message for Bob Vaughn: Great website!! I was only 10 years old when that action took place. What you brave souls made happen was almost impossible and I was honored to be a part of the honor guard at Maj Bob Vaughn's retirement ceremony. PLease email me at volmedics@aol.com for a copy of the video we shot at your ceremony, Maj. You probably don't know me so I pass on my name , Gerald Flint 932 AES. our website is volunteermedics.homestead.com

Email:: historicaltrekker@yahoo.com
Location:: Mission Tx
Date:: Tuesday November 18, 2003 22:47:38 GMT
Comments:: I was Stationed at Takhli from Feb 66-Jan 67 355mms gunshop assigned to the 333rd TFS as gun plumber/cannon cocker etc. I read about the awards/medals we received via a book on A/C models in a model shop many years later. Thats what we got for being there when we wern't there. I do appreciate all the work all you guys do with your web pages. we also were not allowed to have cameras around any aircraft, cause we wern't there????? Ken Klabon

Email:: wildweasel1648@earthlink.net
Location:: Oviedo, FL
Date:: Friday November 07, 2003 15:20:53 GMT
Comments:: Thought I'd brush up on Weasel history so I can identify some of the folks I'm meeting at the reunion. Thanks for the help.

Email:: clppjb@peoplepc.com
Location:: Idaho Falls ID
Date:: Thursday October 30, 2003 02:57:55 GMT
Comments:: Thanks for the site.Bill Clapp USAF Tahkli 355th FMS electric shop Dec 68- Dec 69 My hat off to The brave and able pilots, crews, and the hard working support personnel who inspite of the politics of the times gave much in the defense of the freedom of men everywhere. Thanks again

Email:: cicaicfcls@netscape.net
Location:: phoenix
Date:: Sunday September 14, 2003 05:35:07 GMT
Comments:: I spent 90 days TDY at Takhli roughly April to June 1972. I went over with the 27th Air Transportable Hosptial, Cannon AFB, NM.

Email:: lpx160@aol.com
Location:: Danbury, CT
Date:: Wednesday September 10, 2003 16:05:24 GMT
Comments:: Served from 1969-1970 in the 1980th Comm Squadron. Worked in base telecommnunications and with Takhli Tropo. Many great memories and made many lifelong friends. Seems like just yesterday that the F-105's were taking off on one of their many missions.

Email:: Nomail@here.com
Web Site:: http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/
Location:: Zeist / The Netherlands
Date:: Saturday September 06, 2003 02:07:04 GMT
Comments:: Hello,
My compliments for your nice website and photos!
Please come see my website and photos sometime?
Best regards from The Netherlands!
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Email:: dwolters@rcn.com
Location:: Erdenheim, PA
Date:: Wednesday September 03, 2003 16:46:12 GMT
Comments:: Worked out of the M-61 Gun Shop from Oct 67 to Oct 68. Looking for members of "The Midnight Pie Conspiracy": Paul Weeden, Ken"Andy"Anderson, Ron Simmons, Royce"Buzz"Wright, Rocco Lotesto and Bill Prentice. I will never forget that year. Thanks for the opportunity to reconnect.

Dennis Wolters

Email:: maybe_ill_catch_fire@hotmail.com
Web Site:: http://N/A
Location:: Owatonna, MN
Date:: Tuesday August 05, 2003 22:50:08 GMT
Comments:: Dear Bob,

I am Kevin Clayton Gustafson. I found a Pciture that my grandfather signed on here. His name is Gerald "Gus" Gustafson. I was wondering if you could give me anything..pictures, stories, memories about him and your freindship at Tahkli. T noticed on the picture you said he was one of your favorites..just kinda curious. Hopefully you, and anyone else for that matter will e-mail me with anything.

Email:: Thud296@yahoo.com
Location:: Newmarket, NH
Date:: Tuesday July 29, 2003 19:39:46 GMT
Comments:: Hello my name is Bill LeBeau Jr. My dad Bill was at Takhli from Aug 66 until Mar 67. He came from Yakota. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. He was a crew chief on thuds. Sadly he passed away in 1993 and I am going through some of his pictures and papers. I was also a crew chief on Thuds at George AFB. If anyone remembers him I would love to hear from you.
Thanks Bill Jr.

Email:: judyblueys@yahoo.com
Location:: Thousand Oaks
Date:: Saturday July 26, 2003 03:11:58 GMT
Comments:: My husband, Chuck Olivia, flew 105's '68 and '69. I think he was with the 354th. He died at Kadina AFB, Dec.'69. I am remarried and live in California.

Email:: Groundfog@prodigy.net
Location:: Auburn, MA
Date:: Friday July 25, 2003 20:44:09 GMT
Comments:: I was a weather observer for Det. 12, 1oth Weather Squadron from August 1966 to August 1967. Major Avinger was my commander at that time.

Email:: Groundfog@prodigy.net
Location:: Auburn, MA
Date:: Friday July 25, 2003 20:43:49 GMT
Comments:: I was a weather observer for Det. 12, 1oth Weather Squadron from August 1966 to August 1967. Major Avinger was my commander at that time.

Email:: colonel255@hotmail.com
Location:: Gatlinburg, Tn
Date:: Wednesday July 23, 2003 19:09:32 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takhli from December 1969 to March 1970 and then went to Phan Rang VN and served from April 1970 until March 1971. I have just retired from the Air Force in Februaru. I was in the 335th CSG as a firefighter.

Email:: micbowman@netscape.net
Location:: Va. Beach, Va
Date:: Tuesday July 08, 2003 18:42:30 GMT
Comments:: Mike Bowman Sgt (E4) was with the 355 A&E from 11/68 til 10/69.
Worked nights the entire time. What was the name of the blue step van? "Brave 3" ?

Email:: hood@tabletoptelephone.com
Web Site:: http://www.tabletoptelephone.com/~hood
Location:: Ajo, Az
Date:: Thursday June 19, 2003 17:36:05 GMT
Comments:: I wandered onto the site while trying to find information on the Thud. I was a tanker pilot in and out of Takhli from65 to 71 I have just published a book, much of it covering missions out of Takhli, especially the loss of F-111 Whaler 57 (Brown and Morrissey) Check my web page if you are interested.
Art Hood

Email:: jmkgrantham@wmconnect.com
Web Site:: http://none
Location:: Virginia City, Nv.
Date:: Wednesday June 18, 2003 18:08:34 GMT
Comments:: I was an aircraft instrument specialist at Takhli from 4/68 through 4/69. Looking for the following guys: Spence Ferrington, Larry Weiss, Howard Lenowski and Blane Hamilton. I retired as Chief Warrant Officer after many years of active and reserve duty.

Email:: hunters002@hawaii.rr.com
Location:: Honolulu
Date:: Sunday June 01, 2003 00:04:07 GMT
Comments:: Arrived at Takhli summer of '70. Flight line grunt; POL. TDY'd back to Hickam in the fall to catch the wing as it PCS'd back stateside. Returned to Takhli to help shut'er down. Moved to U-Tapao just after Christmas and remained until summer of '71. Sure was a lot of activity at both stations during that period, though it's difficult to find any history of missons. WONDER WHERE ALL THOSE BOMBS WENT?

Email:: giraudo2@aol.com
Location:: sacramento
Date:: Sunday May 25, 2003 05:00:10 GMT
Comments:: My name is kevin deloong im am sitting with mark Giraudo the nephew of your wing commander we were sitting here tonight looking at mr G.'s awards ( i am a former marine) to see what he had earned for marks better understanding of his uncles achievements ... any way we typed in his name and found your wweb site. and low and behold a picture of his uncle.. mark would appreciate an email from any of you regarding his uncle.. he is very proud of the little he does knows of him and would absolutely love to hear from someone who could tell him mpore thanks for your time this great even for me to see former succesfull military men and their achievements.. no prouder moment to be a U.XS. citizen i tell ya.. thanks for your contributions!!! semper fi!!!! and i mean that truly for obviously we are all faithful to our country

Email:: wf6a@arrl.net
Location:: Azusa Ca
Date:: Saturday May 10, 2003 03:43:48 GMT
Comments:: Hi
I was taken back a few years looking over some of these photos. I station at Takhli from Dec 68 to Jan 70 I worked as a as Propeller Repairman (On a jet base believe it or not ) we flew the old "GOONEY BIRD's C-47s for Base support. Many of you "jet jocks "traveled to and from the Base in the old "Gooney Bird.Thanks for the memories.
Bill "Fergy" Ferguson Sgt

355th Base Operations, Takhli RTAFB Dec68-Jan70

Email:: Carlyledt@aol.com
Location:: Tulsa, OK
Date:: Saturday April 12, 2003 04:32:49 GMT
Comments:: I'm Carl Hartline, MSgt,ret. I served in the missile shop of the 355MMS from Jan 70 to Dec 70, when we closed the base the first time. I felt that the year at Takhli was great. Finest team.

Email:: bobh@ygbsm.com
Web Site:: http://www.ygbsm.com
Location:: Ridgecrest, CA
Date:: Thursday March 27, 2003 00:24:13 GMT
Comments:: I am Maj USAF Ret'd Robert R (Bob) Huntley. I am Wild Weasel Pilot number 357. My EWO was Capt Ralph W Stearman, We flew 100 Wild Weasel Missions in the 354th TFS (Bulldog) at Takhli, and finished our missions in Feb 1968. We were assigned and had our names on an F model, and Red River Showboat was painted on the fuselage just under the Pilot's ladder. The crew chiefs were Sgt Mike Moon, and A/1C Claude Mariucci. Neither Ralph nor I can remember the tail number of the Red River Showboat. Can any of you help me with the number and/or the crew chiefs addresses. Have the CRS syndrome, and really have problems remembering those details. Please help if you can !

Bob Huntley
Wild Weasel Pilot
Patriot

Email:: sreid2@neo.rr.com
Location:: AKRON, OHIO
Date:: Wednesday March 12, 2003 00:39:41 GMT
Comments:: I was there in 1973, SAC, supply squadron..POL

Email:: sreid2@neo.rr.com
Location:: AKRON, OHIO
Date:: Wednesday March 12, 2003 00:39:23 GMT
Comments:: I was there in 1973, SAC, supply squadron..POL

Email:: lrstirm@yahoo.com
Location:: Allen, TX
Date:: Monday February 17, 2003 15:51:08 GMT
Comments:: I was an Aircraft/Missile Electrician in the 36 TFS and tdy at Tahkli. Arrived at Tahkli March 1965 and stayed about six months. It was a little more primative at that time. Was at Korat before that for about four months. Enjoy the site, keep up the good work. Lee

Email:: PedroNews@frontiernet.net
Location:: LIBBY, MT
Date:: Sunday February 02, 2003 07:08:16 GMT
Comments:: If you were rescued by "PEDRO" we would like to hear your story. Contact us at the "PEDRO NEWS".

Email:: jerry555808@yahoo.com
Location:: Duluth, MN
Date:: Sunday January 26, 2003 15:51:58 GMT
Comments:: Great site..was with 355th OMS A1C Maintenance Clerk: George AFB,CA (Dec '62 - Aug '64...McConnell AFB, KS (Aug '64 - May '66)...to short to make it to Takhli (boy what I missed!) Hope to hear from anyone who remembers me. Phone: (218) 626-4753 Many thanks for a great site.

Email:: hrdillon@mindspring.com
Location:: Rome, New York
Date:: Monday January 13, 2003 22:20:05 GMT
Comments:: Hell-0! I just found this site. . . talk about slow and late! I have very good memories of my "Split-Tour" of Takali. I flew into Takali in October of '65, TEY from Chambly AFB, France. I was part of the ground crew that ferried over 5 B-66's from France. AFter my TDY in Feb. '66 I returned to France and showed up at Takali again in Oct. '66, to complete my years tour. I ;left Takali in May '67. I am now looking fro anyone that came down with prostate cancer due to "Agent Orange" contact thru working on the B-66s. I can remember cleaning the oil-ly stuff off the air craft after their mission. If you can help I'd appreciate you contacting me at: hrdillon@mindspring.com or calling me (315) 339-3475.

Matt Dillon

Email:: Heffpilot@aol.com
Web Site:: http://hometown.aol.com/heffpilot/VetCombatPilot.html
Location:: Orlando, FL
Date:: Saturday January 11, 2003 15:51:25 GMT
Comments:: Veteran Combat Pilot Vehilce Licesne Frame -Outstanding!
Top says: Jet Noise the Sound of Freedom!
Bottom says: Veteran Combat Pilot.
Only $5 each. See website for ordering instructions. Dave

Email:: jkc135r@hotmail.com
Location:: Pickerington, Oh
Date:: Wednesday January 01, 2003 07:44:02 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takhli Dec 72 to Sept 73. Was a crew chief on F-111A from Nellis - 474th TFW. Would like to hear from Riner Raiders, ? Hess, Danny Westerman, Dave Portnoy originally from Philly, Mike Munson, MSG (1st sgt)
Tom Cross. Still w/the 121st arw, Oh Air Guard, John Carter

Email:: dgtjlt@1st.net
Location:: clarington,ohio
Date:: Sunday December 29, 2002 00:11:37 GMT
Comments:: AUG69-AUG70 I WAS A FUEL SYSTEMS MECHANIC SPECIALIST- GREAT SITE

Email:: waynesavol@aol.com
Location:: Knoxville, TN
Date:: Tuesday December 24, 2002 05:22:57 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from Sept.66 to Sept. 67 in 355 Supply Sq.
Looking for anyone else there at that time.
Thanks for the site Bangkok Bob.

Email:: Hayward42@Charter.Net
Location:: Chicopee, Ma 01030
Date:: Monday December 16, 2002 06:52:26 GMT
Comments:: Great Site. Was station in Vehicle Transportation. Made many early morning (03:00) trips to a town about 40 miles north of base to pick up 30.000lbs of ice for dinning hall, NCO and Officer Clubs and most importantly beer coolers.

Email:: fawhitaker@lvcm.com
Location:: Las Vegas
Date:: Sunday December 15, 2002 20:05:54 GMT
Comments:: A2C Frank Whitaker
Takhli RTAFB Dec.'65 - Dec.'66
F-105 Fire Control (Radar, Site Head, & Toss Bomb Compt.)
Flight Line Maintenance

GREAT WEB SITE, THANKS!

Email:: LCCONNELLY@AOL.COM
Location:: CHARLESTON,S.C.
Date:: Sunday December 15, 2002 01:01:14 GMT
Comments:: I WAS IN THE 354TFS. I WAS A JAMMER DRIVER. LOADED BOMBS ON THE 105. I WAS THERE FROM OCT.67 TO OCT. 68.

Email:: swade39015@aol.com
Location:: Broken Arrow ,Okla.
Date:: Monday November 25, 2002 18:50:09 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takhli from Nov.67 to Dec.68 in the 357th T.F.S. I was a crew chief on F-105's,my acft. tail number was 62-4384.Would like to contact Ray (Woody) Woods who crewed acft. 522. I saw his photo gallery on this web site. My name is David Wade&I hope to hear from you.

Email:: hh43huskey@hotmail.com
Location:: Libby, MT
Date:: Friday November 08, 2002 22:48:26 GMT
Comments:: PEDRO NEWS LETTER; If you are a former DET2 38 ARRS member or are a former member of any H43 unit and would like to see a "PEDRO NEWS LETTER" contact me at the above address to get on the mailing list.

Email:: pxk7399@earthlink.net
Location:: El Dorado, CA
Date:: Friday October 18, 2002 19:38:27 GMT
Comments:: I served at Korat from June 69 to Nov 69 and Takhli from Nov 69 to June 70 as weapons mechanic 46250

Email:: bobh@ygbsm.com
Web Site:: http://ygbsm.com
Location:: Ridgecrest
Date:: Saturday October 12, 2002 02:10:17 GMT
Comments:: Nice site

Email:: cobo@lvac.com
Location:: las vegas nv
Date:: Tuesday October 01, 2002 02:35:01 GMT
Comments:: thanks for the trip back in time. i was at takhli from nov 72 thru may 74 i was with the 474th fms i was in AGE - ground equipment -F111s we were sent from nellis afb we converted to i believe the 349th ill get bck to you CLARENCE ODELL

Email:: magus47@aol.com
Location:: New Cumberland Pa
Date:: Friday August 23, 2002 16:16:57 GMT
Comments:: Nice site. I was in Takhli 1968-70

Any pics of squadron patches?

Email:: eskew.eskew@mindspring.com
Location:: Marina Del Rey, CA
Date:: Thursday August 15, 2002 22:19:30 GMT
Comments:: I was an F105 pilot in the 354th TFS from Nov. 66 until I flew my 100th mission in June 67.

Check six

William E.(Gene) Eskew

Email:: robert-drapeau@attbi.com
Location:: Manchester, NH
Date:: Friday August 09, 2002 04:59:15 GMT
Comments:: Was a Takli on TDY in 1962 with the 27th Fighter Squadron from Cannon AFB. Was supply liason and spent most of my time at Clark.

Email:: lemen@x25.net
Location:: New Braunfels, Tx
Date:: Wednesday August 07, 2002 15:58:09 GMT
Comments:: Glad to get back with the Tahkli "Tribe".
Computer messed up and had to build a new one without a lot
of addresses.

I have been trying to find a "Licking Dragon patch without
any luck. Does anyone have any suggestions about locating
one? Info would be appreciated.
T/Sgt Lee J. Mensinger Ret. 1 Sept 69
Base Weather Forecaster
May 65-July 66

Email:: jwalkerj@tampabay.rr.com
Location:: Largo Florida
Date:: Sunday July 28, 2002 16:34:55 GMT
Comments:: I was in Takhli from 9/67 to 9/68 Sheet Metal Shop. We worked on all the planes. Remember it like yesterday. But forgot most of the names. Looking at all the pictures put me right back there again . Thank you very much. Did u-tapaio for tdy also. Six mo there. Great site!!!! John P Walker Jr johnpmnj johnny

Email:: Thud68@Mindspring.com
Location:: Tucson, AZ
Date:: Saturday July 27, 2002 14:23:09 GMT
Comments:: Nice site. Also nice to see that some folks still remember the "Thud" and hopefully will never forget the folks that flew it, and died in it. Keep the memories alive!

Korat 9/67-9/68 Crew Chief 34th TFS

P.S. Still pissed at all those 355th stencils that got platered on my plane. Scrubbed and scrubbed.

Email:: MSEHD@aol.com
Location:: Portland,ME
Date:: Thursday July 18, 2002 01:05:24 GMT
Comments:: Great page! Brought back many fond memories of Tahkli. Was EB-66C driver Aug66-Apr67.

Email:: gbordeaux@attglobal.net
Location:: NorthRichlandHills Tx
Date:: Monday July 01, 2002 20:13:52 GMT
Comments:: Thanks for the memories...I am Gilbert ("Bo or Chief") Bordeaux. They called me Bo or Chief because I am Native american or they couldn't pronounce my last name. I arrived at Takhli in December of 1968 assigned to Operations 41stTEWS and left December l969 out of Operations 42ndTEWS. I worked in TEWS office just opposite the Orderly Room. I would like any infomation on the EB66 lost of the end of the runway the summer of l969. Again Thanks for the memories...

Email:: rec1@neworld.net
Location:: alta CA
Date:: Saturday June 29, 2002 19:53:40 GMT
Comments:: Lawrenc Rectenwald,1962-1966, F-105D/F Crew Chief served 355TFW,357TFS,355OMS at George AFB, Det 165 Incerlik AB Turkey, 355th McConnel AFB, 6441TFW, 36TFS at Yokota, Takali, Osan. 3 TDY to Takali, First 105's at Takali. First lived in old cement building, remember Marth Rey USO show. no swimming pool. water in 500 gal mobil tanks, bar on main road to town run by retired USAF Master Sgt married to Thai. Last TDY the 355th showed up had both 6441 and 355 aircraft on ramp. Looking for 6441 patch and contact with anyone remembers me. Thanks for the memories

Email:: send@NOSPAMdolfijn.nl
Web Site:: http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/
Location:: Zeist, The Netherlands
Date:: Saturday June 29, 2002 04:16:23 GMT
Comments:: My compliments for this nice website!
Best regards from Tom.
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Email:: smgreen@mninter.net
Location:: Crystal MN
Date:: Monday June 10, 2002 06:31:15 GMT
Comments:: I was mobilized to Takhli in January 1973, only 2 months out of tech school, as an Integrated Avionics Systems Specialist on the F-111A.
My unit was the 474th Avionics Maintenance Squadron at that time, but later that year the 474th TFW became the 347th.
I hated being there initially, but that soon changed; I was very nearly court-martialled after missing numerous port calls to go back in 1974!
I have quite a few pictures squirreled away somewhere... when I can dig them up, I'll get in touch about sending them to you.
Sawatdee!
-Steve

Email:: jdbyrum479@centurytel.net
Location:: Russellville, AR
Date:: Tuesday June 04, 2002 22:29:49 GMT
Comments:: My name is J. D. Byrum, MSG, USAF, Retired as of July 1, 1973. As a member of the 8th Air Force Inspecltion Team stationed at HQ 8AF in Guam from 1971 thru 1973, I had occasions to visit Thialand as well as Okinawa, our two subordinate units.

Email:: philbingham@msn.com
Location:: Sharon Massachusetts
Date:: Friday May 24, 2002 20:43:44 GMT
Comments:: I served in the AT RAPCON unit Sept 69 to Sept 70. Was the local approach controller.(Hey Cookie Flight Bravo Mike here
. We were part of AFCS. I have many pictures and some ATC info on the Air Traffic Controllers certification for Takhli RTAFB. Will scan photos and make them available.
Glad to see this website...seems like looking back at another life time.

SSgt.(one term only thanks) Phil Bingham

Email:: ridleymc@yahoo.com
Location:: Panama city,FL
Date:: Friday May 24, 2002 13:46:14 GMT
Comments:: Great website, good info. Flew RF-4C in SEA from 67-68.

Email:: seneca1@attbi.com
Location:: Boston,Ma.
Date:: Friday May 17, 2002 23:33:17 GMT
Comments:: I was with the 355th SPS,from 69-70,at Takhli I worked cobra flight then went to law-enforcement.Now a detective with the Mass.State Police.

Email:: hamer@gv.net
Location:: Nevada City CA
Date:: Friday May 17, 2002 16:04:29 GMT
Comments:: EWO 42TEWS 67-68 H. A. "Rusty" Hamer

Email:: rlka@bellatlantic.net
Location:: Ridgefield, NJ
Date:: Thursday May 16, 2002 12:38:09 GMT
Comments:: Just browsing the web and tried "takhli thailand" and wound up here. Looks great and I'll be sure to drop in again asap. Also may have some photos which I can upload.

Bob Kaczorowski 355 AEMS

Email:: cobrajet428@earthlink.net
Location:: Longmont, Colo.
Date:: Monday May 06, 2002 06:25:18 GMT
Comments:: Great site. Had no idea it was run by a fellow "weather weenie"!!
I was George AFB from 75-79 and share many fond memories of the Thuds while they were stationed there, after having rotated back from Thailand. Spent many a week up at Cuddeback AGGR "getting the winds" for them, and still have several photos of them strafing and bombing on the range. Left to crew with the Hurricane Hunters and got out altogether after 7 years.
A great site dedicated to the bravest bunch of pilots I've ever met, before or since. A proud salute to each and every one of you, where you are still with us or slipping the surly bonds........

Email:: rlarue134@charter.net
Location:: gardendale, al.
Date:: Monday April 22, 2002 14:58:29 GMT
Comments:: My name is Ralph LaRue. I was in Takhli in 1967. In Weapons and Munitions. I just read the newspaper article you posted about SSgt. Joseph Vultaggio receiving the Airmans Metal for his efforts to save the crew of the crashed EB 66 on Nov. 17, 1967.
I too witnessed that event. I was on the steps of one of the new hooches when it happened. I was processing out to come state side. It has always haunted me that, as I was preparing to leave, these men were dying. I almost could not believe Sgt. Vultaggios' efforts. He repeatedly entered that burning plane trying to save those guys only to be forced out by flames. Over the years I have told many people of his heroism that day. He should have received higher than the Airmans Metal. Now I know his name. Thanks for sharing.

Email:: aeelec@swbell.net
Location:: Amarillo,Texas 79102
Date:: Sunday April 07, 2002 00:24:03 GMT
Comments:: Great web site,lots of good pictures here brings back lots of memories. Iwas stationed at Tahkli in 66/67 ,FMS AGE SHOP
anyone else.

Email:: james.flynnjr@verizon.net
Web Site:: http://verizon
Location:: oldsmar,florida
Date:: Monday April 01, 2002 00:58:31 GMT
Comments:: my name is jim flynn cmsgt retired.i was stationed at takhli 1969-1970 assigned to the 355MMS as the the loading standardization crew chief.it was a year i will never forget.Col.Bottomly was the wing commander and i remember him coming over to the beer garden to have a beer with the young airmen which made them feel good and appreciated.i spent eight years on the thud stationed at,nellis.kadena,mcconnel,and takhli.i went to germany from takhli and was introduced to the f4e.i liked the thud better.i enjoy all the web sights on thailand.i also spent two tdys at korat in 1965.we had some of the greatest pilots and maintenance personnel i ever worked with.

Email:: scelfo@pweh.com
Location:: South Windsor ,Connecticut
Date:: Wednesday March 27, 2002 12:48:19 GMT
Comments:: My name is Joe Scelfo. I arrived Takhli with the F111's in Sept 72 through Sept 73 (Linebacker 2). I worked Engine Dispatch and spent a lot of time on the ramp and trim pad. I think about that time of my life often. Work hard and played harder.

Email:: crazygene@comcast.net
Location:: Dover,DE
Date:: Sunday March 24, 2002 19:13:01 GMT
Comments:: I was in the 354th TFS from Jul70 til the base closed and moved to Korat to finish my tour in the 6010th WWS. Went back in 1972 with the F-111s from Nellis.

Gene Chestnut

Email:: wautaush@attbi.com
Location:: Rolling Meadows
Date:: Friday March 22, 2002 20:28:11 GMT
Comments:: This site took me back in time and raised a great amount of memories for me. I was stationed with the 354th TFS from 28 Nov. 1965 till 27 Nov. 1966, as a crew chief on the F-105Ds. Keep up the good job on this sight.

Email:: hakuna.matata@talk21.com
Location:: Manchester UK
Date:: Sunday March 10, 2002 10:21:45 GMT
Comments:: Here in Takhli now, you guys all did a hell of a job.

Email:: gonetroutn@aol.com
Location:: Everett, Wa
Date:: Wednesday February 13, 2002 22:41:35 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Tahkli TDY in 1973, permanent 1973 to 1974

Email:: GccWade@hotmail.com
Web Site:: http://n/a
Location:: Harrisburg, PA
Date:: Friday February 08, 2002 19:53:02 GMT
Comments:: I am looking for any information availible on Peter "Pete" Rickmers, a F-105 pilot who later served with the CIA in Laos

Email:: leerdbj@juno.com
Location:: Saginaw, Texas
Date:: Wednesday January 23, 2002 01:21:08 GMT
Comments:: Great Site- I was at Takhli with combat lancer (1968) and with the 44thTFS in (1969-70) was a Msgt and was night line chief both times. Worked F-105, F-111, and F-16. Retired in 1980 and spent 15 years with General Dynamics/Lockheed

Email:: jegran@bigplanet.com
Location:: Virginia City, NV
Date:: Thursday January 17, 2002 22:23:41 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from Apr.68 thru Apr.69 aircraft instrument repair. I also performed in the clubs on base, around Thailand and two USO tours to Viet Nam with a bluegrass group called 'The Uncut Grass'. That group included among others Larry Weiss, Blane Hamilton, Spence Ferrington and Howard Lenowski. Does any know the where-a-bouts of these folks?
Best Regards, John Grantham

Email:: Curt.Lenz@FB-111A.net
Web Site:: http://www.FB-111A.net
Location:: CONUS
Date:: Thursday January 17, 2002 21:37:48 GMT
Comments:: Nice site. Enjoyed learning about TAKHLI here and at your companion website. I'm seeking any memorabilia (patches, etc) pertaining to the F-111 AARDVARK. Can anyone help?

Email:: jbcecil@adelphia.net
Location:: West Palm Beach, FL
Date:: Sunday January 13, 2002 04:51:18 GMT
Comments:: Great guest book, Bob. My tour in Thailand from April 68 to April 69 was spent on the flight line, working the graveyard shift, and lugging jammers and other ECM equipment in and out of the EB-66s. I swear, some of that stuff weighed more than I did. But it was great fun working with some great people. I'll never forget or regret those Takhli days.
Jack Cecil

Email:: nmcclanahan@home.com
Location:: Oklahoma City
Date:: Monday January 07, 2002 03:23:52 GMT
Comments:: I was a WCC controller from Aug 66 to Aug 67. My name is Mac McClanahan. The Wing Commander was Col. Bob Scott and my last DCO was Col. Bob White. I am looking for information about two people I worked with John Bird and Bud Catron. Enjoyed your web page

Email:: wcruppe@earthlink.com
Location:: Forest City, NC
Date:: Tuesday January 01, 2002 02:53:36 GMT
Comments:: I,Wayne Ruppe, was assigned to the 355MMS from Mar 70-Oct 70.I was a gun load crew chief.
I have enjoyed this sight very much. I have some pictures I would like to add to your collectin.

Email:: LinLar.Leonard @ Valley.Net
Location:: Lebanon,N.H.
Date:: Saturday December 29, 2001 05:42:32 GMT
Comments:: I was with a group that deployed from stateside to Yokota, Japan (441st Field Maint. Sq.) in Jan. 1966. We then shuffled to Takhli in June and was there until the end of Jan. 1967. While at Takhli, I was assigned to the 355th Field Maint. Sq.. I spent most of my tour working out of the Aero-Repair shop.
This is a great site and it has brought back many fond memories of friends and of our mission there. Keep up the good work.
Larry Leonard

Email:: cant@intellisys.net
Web Site:: http://intellisys
Location:: Altus
Date:: Thursday December 27, 2001 04:27:25 GMT
Comments:: I was a pilot in the EB-66 from April 1969 to April 1970. I spent half that time at Takhli and half at Korat. I returned in 1972 as a supply officer, rated supplement, when I reflexed with the Holloman Wing.

Email:: tulberg.ec@verizon.net
Location:: Santa Paula, CA
Date:: Sunday December 23, 2001 00:38:39 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from August 1967 to March 1968 In the 357th Sq. Would like to hear from Thud drivers from that time period. Bob Tulberg

Email:: rrcoombs@msn.com
Location:: Knoxville, TN
Date:: Wednesday December 19, 2001 06:05:35 GMT
Comments:: Sawadee cop,
Hi, I was at Takhli from 4/66 - 6-67 as an SP. Finding this site brought back a lot of memories, wow, what a time. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who was there at the same time. One of many memories was Christmas 66. Our flightline was almost bare. I asked a ground crewer "where'd all our birds go, I thought it was Christmas and there was a truce in Nam"? He said ....... "so sorrly GI, no truce in Cambodia" Great bunch of guys that served there. God bless to all.

Email:: robin0305@aol.com
Location:: Wuerzburg, Germany
Date:: Tuesday December 11, 2001 13:22:49 GMT
Comments:: Bob, Great web site. Haven't visted in a while. Many trips back to Takhli since 68. Most recent this past August, next this next February and March. If you would, please tell me the year that MGen Giraudo passed away. He decorated me in Takhli with AFCM and I just ran across the picture the other day and scanned it. Super guy. The troops like him. He was a proven hero and had my full respect.

Robby Robinson
"Any Place Any Time"

Email:: gowestbound@hotmail.com
Location:: Richmond, Va.
Date:: Monday December 10, 2001 00:28:05 GMT
Comments:: I was a crew chief assigned to 354th Oct '67 to oct '68. After return joined the 192FW Va. ANG in 1971 and continued toi work on the Thuds until 1981 when my "F" model was one of the last to leave the Unit. Was fortunate to get several rides while in the Guard and could thus appreciate the 105 even more. I have some old 8MM film, most of which has been converted to VCR tape, if you are interested in adding some actual short clips of taxing, take-off and landings and aircraft being towed, let me know. Am intersested in heasring from Veer Mars and others that worked swing shift during this time period. Also from Ed Nabozny.

Email:: SCULLWALKER@AOL.COM
Location:: Fredericksburg, VA
Date:: Friday November 30, 2001 15:06:07 GMT
Comments:: Hello! My name is John Walker, I was stationed at Takhli, RTAFB from Feb. 1967 to March, 1968 as an Air Traffic Controller with the 1980th Communication Squadron. It is a real "treat" to visit Takhli once more, via cyberspace! I have fond memories of the close associations with fellow airmen at Takhli. It was a significant period in my/our lives. I have many pictures of Takhli (the base and town) that I will share in the near future. Best regards, John

Email:: kmbrown@vnet.net
Web Site:: http://www.firstchoicepro.com/ken
Location:: Sandy Ridge, NC
Date:: Thursday November 15, 2001 13:36:23 GMT
Comments:: Enjoyed your site. Keep up the good work and keep the memories alive.

Email:: martydmac@home.com
Web Site:: http://www.mccauley.ws
Location:: Des Moines IA
Date:: Friday November 09, 2001 22:49:42 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from 10-73 to 8-74 in 6280th sps/K-9
helped closed the base.Like to say Hi to all esp ski, Henry
Folds, Skip Mahon Papa son Wright And Remember Phil Illoa
Died on the chopper at Magaquez Cambodia from NKP. I have
a copy of the Cobra (base paper) announcing the closing.
Marty Ellis

Email:: Scott.Taylor@SeymourJohnson.af.mil
Location:: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Date:: Sunday November 04, 2001 14:47:16 GMT
Comments:: I am an F15E Instructor Pilot in the 333rd Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. We had some Vets from the 333 TFS at Takhli join us in a few squadron and base celebrations over the weekend. I was sad to see that our squadron has failed in its duty to properly maintain its heritage and history. We had no idea the significance of the efforts of those of you who served at Takhli. This is a desparate plea to those of you with stories, pictures, memorabilia, or any information. Please send them (or copies) to me at my email address: Scott.Taylor@SeymourJohnson.af.mil, or 126 Kelly Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530. You can also reach me at home at 919-736-8407 if you have any questions. We got a few things recently from Wright-Patt, but it only gives us insight into the real history of the squadron. Thanks and GodSpeed!

Email:: sargecomer@yahoo.com
Location:: Littleton, Colorado
Date:: Wednesday October 31, 2001 19:10:37 GMT
Comments:: Great site. I was with 357th FMS at Takhli in 66-67. Worked for Msgt Billy Rose

Email:: jemarsh@olg.com
Date:: Saturday October 13, 2001 20:14:00 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takli between June of 1969 to June 1970 and worked as a weapons loader (462X0)in the Gunshop on the M-61's. It was fun to find your web site and see pictures of the base again after all this time. When I left Takli I crossed trained into EOD and spent 22 years in that field. I retired out of Eglin in 93 and now work as an environmental consultant for a company in Maryland. I would be interested in hearing from others that may have been at Takli during that time.

John Marsh

Email:: termart46@aol.com
Date:: Wednesday October 10, 2001 01:28:15 GMT
Comments:: Hi! I was stationed at Takhli from Sept 67 to Sept 68. Did all the fun things we all did, managed to be at Da Nang for the Tet thing in 68, but made it back. We were recovering an EB-66 and got the crap blown out of us. The Sowie made it back before we did but everyone was happy. I worked Engine Conditioning (Jet Shop) and we swapped between the 66s and 105s. On the other days we helped the Thais with their F-86Fs and T-6s. Had a great time and then got to do two years in Viet Nam with the 1131 Special Activities Squadron (AF Advisors to the VNAF). Had a great time and have a lot of pictures from both places.

Email:: jerry.mathison@adtran.com
Location:: Cartersville,GA
Date:: Friday September 14, 2001 01:47:40 GMT
Comments:: Served as aircraft electrician 1969-70

Email:: brjc@earthlink.net
Location:: BROOKLYN NY
Date:: Saturday September 08, 2001 20:47:57 GMT
Comments:: STATIONED TAKHLI JUNE 67-JUNE 68, FMS AGE UNIT, STAFF SGT BARRY LEVINE. WAS AT CHAMBLEY 65 - 66. AF MAY 61 - 68

Email:: jana@shreve.net
Web Site:: http://www.attorneys-med-serv.com
Location:: Marshall, TX
Date:: Tuesday September 04, 2001 15:33:32 GMT
Comments:: My son's father, Brent Wayne Evans (Billings OK - Crew Chief) was at Tahkli during the Viet Nam war
I would like to ask if anyone remembers him to share some memories. I am making a collection of pictures and notes for my son, who is now an AIC attending Tech School at Lackland. He is third generation, as his grandfather was a bomber in the Army/AF during WWII. Thank you in advance for any information you can send. Jana Evans

Email:: aardvarkd@msn.com
Location:: Bristol, England
Date:: Thursday August 30, 2001 12:23:54 GMT
Comments:: A great website! I am an aviation author currently working on my twelfth book, a study of the F-100 Super Sabre. Among previous books there have been two on the F-111 so Takhli is a subject of great interest. Currently I am trying to track down any details about F-100 deployments to the base in 1962-64 (Operation SawBuck tc. and I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has memories, experience, facts or photos of those deployments. Any help would be fully credited in the book.
Sincerely,
Peter E. Davies

Email:: orin.tooker@hill.af.mil
Location:: Tremonton,UT
Date:: Tuesday August 28, 2001 20:42:54 GMT
Comments:: I was@ Takhli May67-May68. Worked F-105 ECM shop on QRC160-1/ALQ71 ECM pods(electronic countermeasures). We would have a shop party for our 100 mission pods. Where does one get 355th & other sq patches??

Email:: chris.man@mailned.nl
Web Site:: http://home-2.tiscali.nl/~chrisman
Location:: Eindhoven
Date:: Friday August 24, 2001 14:33:38 GMT
Comments:: Doing some research on the 357th TFS, have a 1968 picture of Maj. Art Hoods 100 mission party, does anybody know the names of the other pilots??? The picture can be seen via: http://www.dse.nl/~chrisman/357tfs.jpg

Email:: momsjim@home.com
Location:: Keansburg
Date:: Thursday August 23, 2001 01:08:02 GMT
Comments:: Was at Takhli Nov66-Sept67 Asst c/c b-66c 53-486 would like to from any one who rembers me.Ziggy Chudzick,Sgt.Peters,Miller Texas,Or any one else
Jim Montague

Email:: bkkbob1@hotmail.com
Web Site:: http://www.takhli.org
Date:: Tuesday August 14, 2001 04:49:21 GMT
Comments:: Posting for another - A friend is looking for any information on Donald R. Melton
Senior Airman, Takhli A.F.B.
U.S.A.F. M.P.
Stationed Takhli from 1966-Aug,1967

Please forward information to bkkbob1@hotmail.com. Thanks!

Email:: crogers1@mmcable.com
Location:: Oklahoma City
Date:: Wednesday July 25, 2001 21:53:47 GMT
Comments:: Looking for anyone who knew SSgt Ronald "Ronnie" Lloyd Rogers supposedly stationed at Takhli, Thailand with the 355th Tac Ftr Wg from Aug 1966 till his death there 11 June 1967. My father supposedly drown in one of the cannels trying to retreive a remote controlled boat.
Please contact me at:
Christopher Lloyd Rogers
1516 SE 12th
Moore, OK 73160
405-799-3708

Email:: Bob.Clifton@juno.com
Location:: Springfield, VA
Date:: Wednesday July 18, 2001 17:21:42 GMT
Comments:: Youngest son put me onto your web site. Gave me a bodacious flashback.
Was there in 68 with the HArvest Reaper F-111 group. Went back to Thailand
several years ago on business with another government agency. Didn't see Takhli, but flew into Udorn.
Couldn't tell the difference. Stepping off the plane jerked me back in time about 20 years. When I saw
the revetments and delapidated hangars I could almost hear the sounds of the "good old days".

Regards,
BC

Email:: mweirs@twcny.rr.com
Location:: fayetteville, new york
Date:: Friday July 13, 2001 04:00:27 GMT
Comments:: every time i visit this site, more memories are recalled from my tour in 1966......thanks!

Email:: harry.merritt@pentagon.af.mil
Location:: Arlington, VA
Date:: Friday July 13, 2001 00:51:20 GMT
Comments:: I was an aerial qualified photographer with the 601st Photo Flight from '68 to '69. I flew on 3 F-105 missions in Dec of '68 and 9 EB-66 missions during my tenure at Takhli. I have some great air to air shots I will share as soon I can upload then in the system. The aircrews were the bravest men I have ever met, but we all knew that.

Email:: av1cadet@arkansas.net
Web Site:: http://www.aviationcadet.com
Location:: Eureka Springs AR
Date:: Wednesday July 04, 2001 17:49:22 GMT
Comments:: We are to be getting an F-105 #306 and an F-100 for the museum. We need volunteers who were mechanics on these AC to help in taking the wings off etc. for moving from the Baltimore area to here (50 miles SW of Branson MO). Also any cadets reading this please contact me. Errol D. Severe, President, Aviation Cadet Museum.

Email:: fshultz@qwest.net
Web Site:: http://not yet
Location:: Carlisle
Date:: Monday July 02, 2001 01:35:39 GMT
Comments:: Great site, lot of work.
Got my 100 with the 333rd
67/68
Frank Shultz

Email:: fred.rasnick@luke.af.mil
Location:: phoenix
Date:: Tuesday June 26, 2001 16:51:05 GMT
Comments:: I was a crew chief on the EB-66 in the 42TEWS from May 68-May 69 at Takhli.My nickname is Ras and two good friends were Danny Grace and Hurley Powell.I wish I could talk to any crew dawgs during that time from the Sooey days.This site means a great deal to me.Thank you

Email:: g.m.hickmansr@att.net
Location:: Penns Grove, N.J.
Date:: Sunday June 24, 2001 19:17:18 GMT
Comments:: I'm recently new online and was very happy to find this site. I was a Sgt. with the 6280th SPS stationed at Takhli from July 73-74. Your site brings back many pleasant memories and the work that has been put into it displays that you are still dedicated to duty. I functioned in LE and Security while at Takhli and met many wonderful people, GI's and Thai Nationals. Upon arrival in-country, I could'nt figure out how all the Thai people knew I was a cop(laugh). I would be interested in hearing from anyone who worked Cobra Flight Security who was part of a group of friends known as the "Wrecking Crew". Thanks for a great site and keep up the good work.

Email:: manganda@bc.edu
Date:: Sunday June 24, 2001 14:08:16 GMT
Comments:: SSgt Dave Mangan 333rd Lancers
Feb 69 thru Mar 70

Crew Chief F-105's
Tool Crib Distribution

Email:: EviperWatts@aol.com
Location:: San Jose,Ca.
Date:: Tuesday June 19, 2001 00:51:33 GMT
Comments:: Sawadee to all of my fellow vets! My name is Evan Watts, S.E.A. VET. that was stationed at Takli R.A.F.B. as well as
Korat, Thailand in 1970 to 1971.301x4 AVIONICS repairman on the THUD. AND eb-66.

Email:: foxfire@tstar.net
Location:: Llano TX
Date:: Saturday June 16, 2001 22:39:24 GMT
Comments:: I served at Takhli on two Occassions. 1st. 1962-63 We were
Detachment#1 27th Tac Ftr Wing from Clovis NM. we had 6
F-100s and 43 men. I was assigned to the 355Th in 1966
There were lots of Changes between these two tours.
The Local people were always very nice to me. and I
appreciate their accepting me in their Country.
Leonard Rainwater MSgt Ret

Email:: smithmd@gte.net
Location:: New Port Richey, Florida
Date:: Saturday June 16, 2001 15:10:27 GMT
Comments:: I was in the 469th at Korat and then I was transferd to the 333rd at Takhli. I was in thailand from May 1968 to May 1969
I really liked the people there,because they were friendly.
It made me fill proud that I was doing something for our
troops and helping the Thais.I went into the reserves after
I got off active duty in the Air Force and retired in Feb 91
I was a crew chief on the A-10 Worthog and worked with several people who also worked on the F105 in Tahiland. I would like to go back to Tahiland and visit. Mike Smith

Email:: llong@lanier.com
Location:: Atlanta, GA
Date:: Tuesday May 29, 2001 17:40:14 GMT
Comments:: I was at Takhli from Jan 68 to Jan 69. Serviced the radios and other comm gear in the F-105's and EB-66's, then took over responsibility for the guidance systems for the Bullpup AGMs. This excellent website brings back a lot of vivid memories.

My wife and I visited Chiang Mai with the Friendship Force in 1999 and stayed with two Thai families. All of the Thai people we met were just as terrific as the ones I knew in the 60s!

Email:: LMAC7041@aol.com
Location:: Waterford, CT
Date:: Monday May 28, 2001 18:00:13 GMT
Comments:: Attempting to locate a William Norris, who in 1967 was a Lt. Col., Commander of the 333rd. TFS. He is presently a retired Three Star General. In regard to an F-105 assigned to him while Commander of the 333rd. TFS or the Crew Cheif of the aircraft Tail # 62-4384

Email:: paa3567@dscp.dla.dla
Location:: Broomall,Pa.
Date:: Monday May 21, 2001 15:59:50 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takhli from '69 to '70 , and worked at the "Tank Farm", Fuel Systems Shop. I was also stationed at
Korat, TDY fo0ur month tour. Couldn't get enough of Thailand.

Email:: thud@ecr.net
Location:: Fredericktown, OH
Date:: Saturday May 12, 2001 12:14:13 GMT
Comments:: Joined the 355th at George AFB in 63. TDY to Turkey from
there. Upon return, unit moved to McConnell. TDY to Kadena
in 65. 355th moved to Takhli in late 65, & I went there in
Feb of 66. Departed Takhli in Nov of 66 ending a 6 year
stay with the F105's that started at Bitburg Germany.

Ron "Slim" Kollas
MSGT ret

Email:: jedeth@msn.com
Location:: Shreveport, La
Date:: Wednesday May 09, 2001 04:56:58 GMT
Comments:: Still enjoy your site, hope things are going well for you.

Email:: hog1c130@netscape.net
Location:: Jacksonville Ar
Date:: Monday May 07, 2001 06:13:52 GMT
Comments:: My name is Paul J. Urban and I was stationed at Takhli RTAB
from 27 Jan 73 to 27 Jan 74 Yes I was there exactly one year.
As a C-130 APG type I worked Transient Alert on Swing shift.
I have some photo's given to me by an Air Force photog taken
from the HH-43 Husky which show the Main Base during that year.
How can I up load them to this site for every one to see?

Email:: gpickard@inu.net
Location:: Lufkin, Tx.
Date:: Friday May 04, 2001 00:25:11 GMT
Comments:: Was there early in March 1966 for one month only.
TDY from Yokoda AB Japan.Then went to Korat for 11 more months.
Hey GI the site is # ONE!
Glen Pickard.

Email:: marc_barry@msn.com
Location:: jacksonville florida
Date:: Wednesday May 02, 2001 02:31:11 GMT
Comments:: Let me start by saying Thank You all. I am desperatly looking for anyone that may know SSG Sammy Walker who served in the 355th around 1966-1969. Anyone having any info please let me know. Thank You again and GOD BLESS all of you!!!!!!

Email:: Jim@uturn.org
Web Site:: http://www.uturn.org
Location:: Chicago, IL
Date:: Monday April 30, 2001 16:27:25 GMT
Comments:: Hi, I was a base photographer at Takhli on TDY from Travus AFB
9/68 - 12/68. My job got me around the base to meet alot of really fine guys.
I have fond memories of my too brief stay there.

Email:: Gilbert@wt.net
Web Site:: http://ourbaytown.com jeepmadness.com
Location:: Baytown, Texas
Date:: Monday April 30, 2001 01:43:05 GMT
Comments:: I was stationed at Takhli from Sept 72 to May 74. I worked in priority parts delivery, F-4 Avionics warehouse, and then the F-111 Avionics Supply Point on the flightline.

Email:: Butterflydust@hotmail.com
Web Site:: http://homepages.msn.com/boomerst/butterflydust/index.html
Date:: Monday April 16, 2001 10:54:03 GMT
Comments:: Enjoyed my visit to your page, the work you put into it shows!

Email:: molly@mail.icongrp.com
Location:: DYER,IN.
Date:: Saturday April 14, 2001 01:03:40 GMT
Comments:: I WAS A CREW CHEIF IN THE 333 TFS FROM 24 OCT-1967 TO 13 OCT 1968 MY JOB WAS RECOVER,REPAIR AND RELAUNCH THE F-105 AIRCRAFT.MY ACCOMPLISHMENTSWERE MANY DUE WORKING HAND AND WITH SOME OF THE BEST MEN GOD PUT ON THIS EARTH.I WAS VERY PROUD TO RECEIVE THE AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL WHILE SERVING WITH THE 333 TFS.

Email:: dogsheaven5@aol.com
Location:: Tucson
Date:: Friday April 13, 2001 20:24:54 GMT
Comments:: Jerry Parker crew chief EB-66B 66-67.

Email:: f4310@ev1.net
Location:: Baytown, Tx.
Date:: Wednesday April 11, 2001 03:28:37 GMT
Comments:: I was with the 1980th Comm Squadron, 355th TFW CP Comm Center. 1968-1969

John Fuller

Email:: stepheng@umich.edu
Web Site:: http://Michigan
Location:: Ann Arbor
Date:: Monday April 09, 2001 03:47:55 GMT
Comments:: Great web site. Looking forward to meeting everyone in Tucson in Sept.
357th TFS
Jan 66/Dec.66

Email:: asf_zebra@hotmail.com
Location:: houston
Date:: Sunday April 08, 2001 02:50:34 GMT
Comments:: Hey guys, I'm looking for the website that someone put together that list all the F-105s that are on static display all about the country. He has the serial number and sometimes a picture of the jet. He was asking for pictures of the static displays that he didn't have photos for............Do any of you have the URL for that site?? I got a new computer and have lost that URL.........I have tried to locate it, but fail, so if anyone knows of it, please drop me a line at asf_zebra@hotmail.com I have serval pictures of static display Thuds, and could fill in some of his blanks!

Sandy Sloan
357 TFS
Feb 68 - Feb 69

Email:: reminger@g-net.net
Location:: Savannah, Ga
Date:: Tuesday April 03, 2001 15:44:51 GMT
Comments:: Really a nice page,,,brought back memories of my year in Thailand (1968-69). I worked as SSgt for 355th Dep Commander for Operations. Best job I ever had with the USAF.

Email:: slvic@earthlink.net
Location:: Chicago
Date:: Tuesday April 03, 2001 01:19:35 GMT
Comments:: Nice web site. Hello others

Steve V.

Email:: Mofah49@aol.com
Location:: Homestead fl
Date:: Saturday March 31, 2001 03:31:40 GMT
Comments:: Started working Thuds at Nellis in 69, PCS to Takhli with W/W Thuds and crews in 1970. Assigned 44 Vampires, We moved to Korat with only the W/W's. We were then Det 1 of the 12 TFS, Later Changed to the 6010 WWS. After the Tour was Assigned to Homestead AFB Fl. to work F-4's. Can't get the Thud out of my system!

Email:: jsnoy@earthlink.net
Web Site:: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~jsnoy
Location:: Castle Rock, CO
Date:: Thursday March 29, 2001 23:51:46 GMT
Comments:: Assigned to 41 TEWS, 355 TFW from July 67- July 68. Flew 123 combat missions (52 over NVN) as an EWO. Later flew F4C Wild Weasels and F-1llA/E EWO.
Retired in 1985

Email:: alanbcote@iopener.net
Location:: Panama City
Date:: Monday January 08, 2001 13:05:47 GMT
Comments:: Third try

Email:: rosco1947@aol.com
Location:: new york city
Date:: Thursday January 04, 2001 23:18:42 GMT
Comments:: I`ve read Col. Broughton`s THUD RIDGE several times. My paperback became so worn that I sought the hard cover version from my library. This was in the early 1980`s. What a disappointment!!! The card holder showed it had been checked out only ONCE! How sad. I went back to the library and told them the book had been lost and paid for it. I still have it to this day. Lest we forget.