GaryRobinson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Does anyone know the names of the individuals in the picture of the Desert One Crew Republic in front of 62-1809? I would like to know the name of the black guy in the first row, third from the left. I believe he was a loadmaster we flew with out of CCK in 1971-72. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Republic 04 Crew: Standing, Left to Right: Bakke, Bancroft, Mayo, McIntosh, Lewis, McMillan, Beyers, and Harrison. Kneeling, Left to Right: Dryer, McLain, Witherspoon, Tuttle, Marine, and Walton. [img size=502]http://herkybirds.com/images/fbfiles/images/Republic_04_Crew.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeyglenn Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The Spoon was at CCK and Clark in the 21 TAS E Flt & Banzai McClain came over later and was assigned to the 345th TAS at Yokota, :woohoo: glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryRobinson Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Whitherspoon was the correct name. Did he get hurt when the helicopter crashed into the aircraft. I know there were some deaths and several burned pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryRobinson Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Talon1TF did you ever fly with Dave Chesser? Is he still in the FWB area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeyglenn Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 His real name is Wes Witherspoon, I talked to him a few years ago, he was doing OK. I for got to ask him I he still makes that concoction he used to make \"The Green Spoon\" potent. Rg Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEFEGeorge Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The only one I ever met was Joe Mayo, FE. We went through the FE performance school at Altus in late \'79 as part of the C-130 IFE cadre to evaluate the course for C-130 FEs. I seem to recall that he perished in the accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I\'m sure that Dave Chesser and I crossed paths at some time, but I can\'t remember exactly when or where. He\'s not listed in the local phone book. We have a Combat Talon Reunion coming up in Fort Walton Beach this Memorial Day weekend--who knows, he may show up for that. I plan to be there, and hope there is a good turn-out. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Joe Mayo & I tipped many a beer at Moldyhole years ago when Little Rock was replacing us (Dyess) on rote. He was quite a guy! Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzaiSGI Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He is Wesley Spoon Witherspoon, living in east GA as a Deputy Sheriff last note. There is a book called No Room For Error by John Carney that lists names and info. Jim McClain Loadmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzaiSGI Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I\'d like to hear about the Talon Reunion, I leave my info at HRT but never get calls. One time they called us old timers Jurassic Parkers...ha... Jim McClain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Herk Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Rumor has it there will be a combined 1st/7th reunion this summer at HRT - haven\'t heard any dates yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 ***Unofficial Info***** Combat Talon Reunion Sponsored by: 7th ACS and Stray Goose, combined Inviting all Combat Talon, past and present Quality Inn Bayside 322 Miracle Strip Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-275-0300 Rooms-Reunion rate= $115.00 (reserve by 29 April) Friday May 30th----------Wurst Burn/Social Saturday May 31st--------Pig Roast picnic Sunday June 1st AM--------Memorial Service The 7th Commando Newsletter reported that details would be posted on their website (although I haven\'t seen it yet): <http//7THSOS.ORG> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cobra935o Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 There is a street on Hurlburt named Mayo, and the only way you get one of those is.... I thought his first name was Joel, but maybe people called him Joe, buts it has been awhile since I have looked at any of that stuff. All of the names of the dead are also in the memorial to them on Hurlburt, outside the chapel. When I left there in 97, it was in need of a paint job, and some general maint, hopefully they took care of that. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOLD BAG Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Skip Davenport has never failed to have me laughing with his stories about McMillan\'s appreciation for the French. C\'mon Skip, enlighten the rest of the guy\'s on the board. Only you can tell it best....... Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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