larry myers Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Laurent, I did a rotation to Evreux back in the early 1960's as a 1-striper with the B-models from Langley AFB, Virginia. There was a bar not far from the base called The Viking. I wonder, is it still there? Don R. I remember that place. But I'm really pissed as it took 52 years to find out what it really was. Hmmm, wonder how Frank knew. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I will tell you that I have been in there, but I was married so I only used the Bar Section on the first floor. You mite say I was the sober walker, I was in the 317th OMS and our barracks was no 339 on the back side of the base and it was my job to make sure the drunks and tired made it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVS Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Laurent, I did a rotation to Evreux back in the early 1960's as a 1-striper with the B-models from Langley AFB, Virginia. There was a bar not far from the base called The Viking. I wonder, is it still there? Don R. That joint spent more time off limits than on! There is a nice picture of the place either in the 317th vet org sight or Evreux Alumni site.The beer you were drinking was probably Champale.About every forth one was what we called a"skunk"beer.It wasn't that bad a place to go have a couple of beers but prices were high. Dutch mentioned bks.339.It was located on the base perimeter road across from the fence and a local road that paralled the fence and perimeter road for a short distance.I can't tell you how many times I and a few other guys got caught by the A/Ps trying to sneak back on to the base after curfew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAURENT Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi GVS,in front of it?[ATTACH=CONFIG]3842[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVS Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Laurent,I'm a little late with this but if you haven't already done so google Evreux Alumni and look through the photos.You'll find a number of 130 photos and some with red tails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVS Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hi GVS,in front of it?[ATTACH=CONFIG]3842[/ATTACH] Main gate.Looks a little different than when I was there. I think that was before 1961. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAURENT Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 This pics is before 1961,but it seems that was the only main gate,it' always here today,but not in use,on the right there's the AP barracks who is always here.[ATTACH=CONFIG]3850[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3851[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vdl Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hello i'm the "actuel user" of the C130 s/n 182-3045 (as know as 55-018) . I find some pics of this plane but I'm now looking for his full history. Somme draw on the cockpit give the names of the last load master "John" and Crew chief.. Someone can help? Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I cangive you a rough outline but if you want its actual history you have to write or call the AF Historical Research Agency at Maxwell AFB AL 11/ 1957 Delivered 11/1957 317 TCW later 322AD France until France through us out, I think 1962 1963 317 TCW Lockbourne AFB OH 1970+/- 115 TAS CA ANG at Van Nuys CA 1972-76 167 TAS WV ANG Martinsburg WV 1977-86 180TAS MO ANG St Joseph MO 1986-1989 105AS TN ANG Nashville TN 1990-1994 AMARG at Davis Monthan AFB AZ 1994 to France for a Loadmaster trainer. Last I heard it was at Toulose? Bob Some pics here in the Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vdl Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Special tanks to you i'm going to look in the gallery. The 55-018 is in Toulouse (France). I'm use it every day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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