buzzhoward

I believe the Herk down at WRAFB is an "H" model taken from the 463d TAW before Desert One. I hesitate to search my Form-1, but am pretty sure I have some time in the tail number prior to that (Dyess AFB, 774th, '76-'81). Sad to see the plane going to rack-and-ruin in the Georgia sunshine and rain! Best to all!

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!