SamMcGowan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm surprised no one has mentioned it already, but the city of Abilene and Dyess AFB are having a big bash at the end of April to celebrate 50 years of C-130s at Dyess. The first ones stationed there were with the 64th Troop Carrier Wing and were C-130As from Sewart. In 1963 Dyess converted to Es and the 516th replaced the 64th - one squadron of A-models went back to Sewart and the other went to Elemendorf. The 463rd "replaced" the 516th (all paperwork) in 1972 then at some point they changed it to the 317th. They are inviting everyone who has ever been at Dyess in Herks to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec13fe Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Anyone have any dates or other info? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBowman Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Got this info from Facebook C-130 50th Anniversary at Dyess AFB Yes! On April 28 we will be having a gala at the Abilene Civic Center. If you would like an invitation please e-mail us your contact information (e-mail address) at [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec13fe Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Got this info from Facebook C-130 50th Anniversary at Dyess AFB Yes! On April 28 we will be having a gala at the Abilene Civic Center. If you would like an invitation please e-mail us your contact information (e-mail address) at [email protected] Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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