Thud105

She's been sitting in the hot humid GA sunshine with little or no TLC for roughly 30 years. She can't be in much better condition that the embargo'd Iranian birds up the road at Lockheed are.

I saw her 20 years ago, and she was getting "tough" back then.

A sad sight..

Frank C.

Wombat,

PLEASE forward any AMARG pics to:

[email protected]

THANKS !

Is 69-5820 still on the ramp over there ? I remember her with the 54 at Pease AFB before transferred over to the UK.

Frank C

GMAT,

They also used the horizontal stabilizers as they were larger than the pre-mod'd 135's and were needed for additional pitch authority for the "new" 707 turbofans (TF-33's ?).

Thud105

Were these three airframes used by the Boise guard or just parked/stored pending AMARC

transfer ?

Frank

I was told "Kept in Flyable storage" Bob

Roger that. I posted a reminder a few days ago but it went " - - " due to a posting botch on my part.

Those guys truly deserve our respect and admiration for their mission dedication and sacrifice.

I personally salute and extend my sincere appreciation for everyone involved on that mission.

I will never forget those "Who Had The Guts To Try".

Frank Carberry

Honorary Member, 8th SOS

The Desert One anniversary is upon us once again.

As always, let's take just one moment from our daily grinds to remember those who gave it all. We owe them so much more.

To those who were involved: I salute, thank, and admire you all for having "The Guts To Try". so long ago.

Frank Carberry

Honorary Member, 8th SOS

Noted that the forward fuselage scanner windows are absent. Does anyone know if there any plans to utilize the forward hatch panel as in the AC-130 for scanners ?

Frank

Bob,

THANKS for the heads up.

Frank

Can anyone link me to Jerry's email address?

Any brief would be most appreciated.

TIA

Frank Carberry

Eidosusa,

Is 69-5820 still over there ? I remember her when she was with the 54 ARRS at Pease AFB as a straight "N" model MANY years ago.. Just curious of she still struts her stuff.

Thanks

Frank C.

It's an outstanding accomplishment thus far and is certainly an item to be most proud of. As a "constructive" comment: maybe some more research in the paint scheme would add that final touch of realism. At least a black nose radome would be much more "Herkyer"..

I agree with the rest of you guys about flying that puppy.. May Lloyds of London will underwrite it !?

ThudDriver

Skip,

Can you give me the coordinates to the download site ?

189.00 is a bit out of my grasp as well !

THANKS as always

Frank

OUTSTANDING !!:

My address:

[email protected]

Frank

Fire away:

[email protected]

OUTSTANDING !

Frank

Skip,

I don't want to come across as a nit-picker, but MSgt Joe Mayo was an FE on "Republic 4." The helo's call sign was "Bluebeard 3."

Thigpen's book, "The Praetorian Starship" has an excellent detailed account of the entire operation.

All heros.

Don R.

Gang,

Would anyone have a copy of this publication that I can read. I have a long time association with this event, and would love to read it.

I presented a memorial model of a Talon to the 8th a few weeks after the sortie. As of 2 years ago it, it was still standing strong.

Thanks in advance

Frank Carberry

Guys/Gals,

Let's take a moment and remember those lost at Desert One. 29 years ago, they "Had The Guts To Try"..

May we never forget their sacrifice..

Frank C.