buzzhoward Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I was in the 774th from August '76 to July '81, give or take a day or two. I remember a lot of folks...well, some folks, anyway. Paul Fitzpatrick was in the 772nd if anyone still remembers him. Perry was definitely NOT in the 772nd. I do recall someone said someone in one of the other squadrons was getting out...I seem to recall it being "Rick Perry." The rumor was he was going to run for Congress or something. Amazing what one does recall after all these years! I do remember the squadron commanders of the 774th--Ted Faurer (spelling not sure), Bill Hillyer, Lowell Fathera, and Cliff Hodge--during my time there, anyway. I also remember being "guest help" during a 772nd squadron one rotation. Y'all are free to respond and email me directly if you want. Best to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I had an F/O at SWA Paul Fitzpatrick, He was from Stoneham MA and flew Herks at Dyess. Last I heard he was still flying for SWA. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamMcGowan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 He must have went into politics as soon as he got out. Arent most poiticons retired??? Governor Perry went back to farming after he got out. He also did some corporate and charter flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamMcGowan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/26/us/politics/for-rick-perry-air-force-service-broadened-and-narrowed-life.html http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/perry-colleagues-remember-solid-pilot-and-airman-1863224.html?viewAsSinglePage=true Gov. Perry is very personable. I flew him around one day a few years ago. He's very friendly and easy to talk too. The NY Times article is recent; the Austin-Statesman article is from September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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