| Name List 1 | 30 Apr 04 - 15 Jan 07 |
Name = Verlin G.
"Shaky" Bristol
HomeAddTown = Edwardsburg
State = MI
Unit = 773rd Troop
Carrier Squadron
Location = Sewart AFB, TN./Langley AFB,
VA./Clark AB. Phil.
Year = 1959-1967
Comments =
Name = Gerald A.
Haines "Jerry"
HomeAddTown = Springfield
State = Oh
Unit = 463 oms
Location = Clark AB Phillipines
Year = 1968-1973
Comments = None at this time
Name = Richard
L. Kirkpatrick
HomeAddTown = Peru
State = Indiana
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Clark AB, Phillipines
Year = Feb 1969
- Aug 1970
Comments = Need to know how a new individual
can join the association, Who do they contact. He wants to come to the reunion
and wants to join. His name is George Latour.
Name = Bruce Langerlan
HomeAddTown = Moravia
State = NY
Unit = 436 TAW,463rdTAW,29TAS,
463rdOMS, assigned TDY 834thAD Det2
Location = Dover AFB, Howard AFB, Clark
AB, CamRanhBay
Year = 1966-1970
Comments = Crew Chief 60-302 @ Clark AB.
Name = Bradley
E. Ludwig
HomeAddTown = Niceville
State = FL
Unit = 463 OMS
& 772 TCS
Location = Langley AFB, VA, Mactan AB,
PI & Clark AB, PI
Year = 1965-1967
& 1969-1971
Comments = Joined the 463rd at Langley
in Apr 65 then in Feb 66 went to Mactan left Mactan Feb 67 rejoined Feb 69 at Clark.
Name = TED VARNADO
HomeAddTown = BATON ROUGE
State = LA
Unit = HQ SQUADRON
463RD AIR BASE GROUP
Location = MEMPHIS, TN AND ARDMORE, OK
Year = 1953 AND
1954
Comments = WE VISITED ARDMORE AFB IN THE
LATE 1980S AND THERE WERE NO BUILDINGS THAT COULD BE RECOGNIZED. THE GOLF COURSE
THAT WE MADE THERE HAD BEEN USED AS A MUNICIPAL COURSE, BUT HAD BEEN ABANDONED.
Name = THOMAS R.
WHITE
HomeAddTown = PALMDALE
State = CA
Unit = 463rd TAW
SUPPLY RPC
Location = MACTAN, REPLUBIC OF P.I.
Year = 1967-1968
Comments = I like what I read. I like the
picture of the old base, I was the when they moved us to CLARK AB. I had a great
time on the Island, I have some picture not many.
Name = clifford
shank, jr
HomeAddTown = mount joy
State = pa
Unit =
Location = langley and mactan ab
Year = 1965-1966
Comments = Am now retiring from teaching
8th grade science in 25 days. I would like to make contact with Emory Walker or Guy
Zumpano. If you have there addresses I'd would appreciate them. Also do you have
a list of names of those who served on Mactan? thank you, Cliff
Name = Bob Crothers
HomeAddTown = Noblesville
State = Indiana
Unit = 463rd (formerly
773rd) OMS
Location = CLark AB, PI
Year = 1969-170
Comments = I signed up as a charter member,
maybe 2002 or 2003? Never received any thing for dues after that.
Name = Windell
Driskell
HomeAddTown = Mableton
State = GA
Unit = 772nd, 773rd
and 774th TAS
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1974-1982
Comments = I completed my Air Force career
in 1986 at Bergstrom AFB, TX, and have been with the FAA at the Atlanta ATCT since
then. While with the 463rd at Dyess AFB, TX, from 1974 thru 1982, I was assigned
to the 463rd Avionics Squadron. I participated in several rotations to RAF Mildenhall,
one TDY to the Panama Canal zone, and my favorite of all, "Operation King Grain"
to Nigeria, Mali and Chad in late 1974. I left Dyess in January 1982 for an assignment
to the C-130 outfit at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Windell Driskell
Name = PAUL ISAACS
HomeAddTown = CENTREVILLE
State = OH
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = CLARK AB, PHILIPPINES
Year = 1970-1972
Comments = Lt Col James Slaughter was OMS
commander. Some of the Maint Offs were Lt Max Lunt, James Foreman, Richard Jaurmillio
and Dennis Deeds. Cute blond was the Admin Officer. Capt. (Major) Wayne Beason was
the Maint Supv
Name = Bob Powell
HomeAddTown = Wildwood Crest
State = NJ
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Langley AFB, VA; Mactan
Air Base, RP
Year = Dec.63 -
Feb.67
Comments = Joined the 463rd OMS at Langley
in Dec.63. Went PCS to Mactan in Feb.66 and stayed 'till Feb.67. Crew
chief on 58-739 while at Mactan. Retired from the USAF Reserves in 1993. Lived
in Philadelphia, PA while on active duty. Now retired from Federal Government
and living at the beach in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Name = John R.
Harsh, Jr.
HomeAddTown = West Lafayette
State = Ohio
Unit = 29th TAS
Location = Clark AB PI
Year = 1967-1969
Comments = Hello to all the F-Troop guys.
Name = WILLIAM
MILGROM
HomeAddTown = MATTHEWS
State = NC
Unit = HQ
Location = MACTAN, CLARK
Year = 1968,1969
Comments = PAID DUES AT LAST REUNION..
DO I OWE ADDITIONAL?
Name = John B.
Grimes
HomeAddTown = Fairfax Station
State = VA
Unit = Det. 10,
7th Aerial Port Squadron
Location = Mactan AB, Cebu City, RPI
Year = 1966-1967
Comments = While the Aerial Port Detachment
was not technically part of the 463rd, Col. Mantoux made us part of his Airlift Wing
Family (he was a really fine officer and gentleman). And then, we all had to
stand together against the megalomania of "Whip" Wilson. Capt. Doug
Hoff, and Major "Red" Abecht were close friends and Scuba Diving buddies.
Capt. Peacock of the Comm. outfit was my hooch mate, Lt. Neil Jay was the Aerial
Delivery Officer at Det. 10. MSGThompson ("baby snakes") was a memorable
character also at Det. 10.
Name = Bob deHaas
HomeAddTown = Tacoma
State = WA
Unit = 773 &
774 TAS
Location = Clark
Year = 71 - 73
Comments =
Name = Ssgt. Ronald
D. Stracener
HomeAddTown = Bay Minette
State = AL
Unit = 773 Tas
Location = Dyess AFB Texas
Year = 1971-72
Comments = While I was stationed at Udorn
AB Thailand, the unit at Clark was deactivated. We had 6 or 7 E model 130's
and we got a B model assigned to our unit. It was in really great shape and
I was assigned to be the Crew Chief. The tail number was 58-0958. I don't know
who the Crew Chief was at Clark, but he really took good care of it, and we reaped
the rewards of an aircraft that had been taken care of. Thanks to whoever it
was.
Name = Richard
Sweet
HomeAddTown = Ward
State = Ar
Unit = OMS
Location = Mactan Isle, Clark AFB PI.
Year = 1965-1966,
1968-1970
Comments =
Name = Wayne David
Morgan, Jr.
HomeAddTown = Stone Mountain
State = Ga
Unit = 463rd Field
Maintenance Squadron
Location = Mactan
Year = 1967/1968
Comments =
Name = Jim Tully
HomeAddTown = Warrenton
State = VA
Unit = 463rd FMS
- Radio Shop - Mactan
Location = Mactan
Year = 1965 -1966
Comments = We built the first comm/nav
shop - it was one of the few air conditioned places. The inside of the camo 130's
would bake you. Had to go all the way to Clark to get a pizza!
Name = Rand
Biggers
HomeAddTown = Beavercreek
State = OH
Unit = 28, 773,
774 TAS Clark AB, PI
Location = Cam Rahn Bay, NKP, Udorn, etc.
Year = 7/1970-8/1972
Comments = I really enjoyed my time as
a C130B pilot. I was associated with some of the most professional and best
people I could hope to meet. I look at my service time as some of the best
years of my life. It is now my sons' turns (101st Airborne and 1st Infantry)
and can you imagine, they didn't enjoy their rides in the C130? They did like
the C-17. Note: Rand passed away 27 July 2006
Name = Arlyn W.
Southard
HomeAddTown = Haltom City
State = Texas
Unit =
Location =
Year =
Comments = Not sure if we are in the right
squadron , just can't remember, Arlyn's squadron, he was in IFR at Dyess in the late
'60's.
Name = Roland CREEKMORE
HomeAddTown = Spencer
State = TN
Unit = 774th Tactical
Airlift Sqdn "Green Weasels"
Location = Ardmore, Sewart, and Langley
Year = 1958-1964
Comments = I was a Loadmaster with the
774th at Ardmore. Went to Sewart in Dec 1958 with advance crews,then to Langley
with advance crews to train KB-50 folks on C-130's. Transferred to Loadmaster School
at Sheppard in 1964.
Name = James Duane
HomeAddTown = Leesburg
State = fla
Unit = 774 tas
Location = Mactan Philippines
Year = 1
Comments = I was Chew chief of a/c 309
which was the last C130 from TAS 774 to leave Mactan When 774 was moved to Clark
Name = Richard
W. Hyman (Rick)
HomeAddTown = Snellville
State = Georgia
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Mactan Isle, Philippines &
Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam
Year = 1966-68
Comments =
Name = Thomas D.
Hawkins
HomeAddTown = Columbia
State = SC
Unit = 463rd Consolidated
Maint, 772nd TCS
Location = Ardmore Okla, Ashiya AB Japan,
Sewart, Tenn
Year = Nov 1955
through Feb 1961
Comments = I was assigned to the prop shop
at Ardmore in Nov 1955. I had just completed 2 1/2 months of turbo-prop training
in Caldwell, NJ at the Curtiss-Wright plant. Can't remember just when the first two
130's arrived. Must have been in late 1956. The 1st two sat on the ramp for several
months, red lined. They had Curtiss Electric props. Curtiss lost the contract and
Aeroproducts put their propeller on the A-Models. The C-130's first mobility, the
way I remember it, was in Nov. 1957 to North Aux. field, SC. It was cold, stormy
& rainy. One night many of the tents were blown down and others were flooded.
So many of the flt engineers came down with the flu that more engineers were flown
in from Ardmore to fly our missions. We were not up to par on the aircraft and spent
a lot of time working on the new bird.
In 1958, I was assigned to the 772nd TCS, along with SSgt Bennett, Ssgt Quattlebaum,
Sgt Carmichael and Cook. (5 Prop Men). The 772nd took the first C-130's over seas
to Ashiya Japan to fly the missions of the wing (464th I think) stationed there while
they transitioned into the C-130's they were scheduled to start receiving. We took
eight aircraft over to Japan. The last three tail numbers were: 028, 031, 032, 033,
036, 038, 043, 045. Most of the A/C had only 200 to 300 hours on them.
I flew over on 031. On one of the missions, 031 was over Cambodia with a D-8 Cat
on board. There was a malfunction and the plane went into a 110 degree dive. It took
everyone in the cockpit to bring it out of the dive. The right wheel door was ripped
off and it took several feet of the right horz. stabilizer off as it flew back. They
were lucky to get the plane back to Bangkok. I think the load master received a citation
for his good work in tying the cat down. While at Ashiya made a record time engine
change and made an altitude record. I had to leave my crew several weeks early to
return to the states on an emergency leave.
Upon my return to Ardmore I went back to the consolidated maint prop shop. About
this time the wing was in the process of moving to Sewart. I was at Sewart until
Feb of 1961 when I put in for retraining and went to Keesler, Miss to train into
light ground radio. I went to Lowry CO as a 3 level Television repairman. I spent
a tour in Pakistan, and King Salmon, Alaska. Between these two assignments I had
a tour in Vietnam,(1969-1970. While I was there I got to ride in the C-130's again.
I flew test hops while I was at Ardmore and Sewart to check the props in flight.
It seemed like old home week to get to fly in the C-130 again.
If any of you were ever stationed with me, drop me a line or give me a call. (I hope
I have most of these dates pretty much right)
P.S. I retired in June of 1973 while stationed at the Pentagon. I then spent 25 years
carrying mail for the Post Office in Columbia, SC. I retired from the PO in Feb.
1998.
Thomas D. Hawkins, MSgt.USAF, (Ret)
Name = Eugene W.
Carriker
HomeAddTown = Hendersonville
State = NC
Unit = 773rd TCS/TAS
Location = Ardmore AFB, Sewart AFB, Langley
AFB, Clark AB
Year = 1954-1968
Comments = I have 773rd Blue Eagle blue
blood and North Carolina Tar Heel
blue blood in my veins!
Name = Daniel E.
Nolen, jr
HomeAddTown = Arlington
State = tx
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Mactan AFB, PI
Year = Jan 1967
- Jan 1968
Comments =
Name = McGuire,
William G.
HomeAddTown = Clarksville
State = Texas
Unit = 1st Maps/TROS/ATOC-
463 HQ SQ/RESOURCE PLANS/LGX
Location = Dyess AFB Abilene,Texas
Year = 1977-1983
Comments =
Name = EARL H.
SCHUERMAN ( Ret. Msgt '71)
HomeAddTown = HIGHLAND
State = IL
Unit = 774th TCS
(Green Weasels)--plus 773&772 TCS (TDY)
Location = Sewart AFB Tenn.--Langley AFB
Va--Mactan AB Philippines
Year = 1959--1967
Comments = Sewart AFB crew chief--'59-'63,
Langley AFB crew chief--'63-'65 Flt Engineer-C-130 '65, Philipines (Mactan)
'65-'66, Langley '66-Nov'67
Name = Bill
Royse
HomeAddTown = Raleigh
State = NC
Unit = 476rd Organizational
Maintenance Squadron
Location = Langley AFB, Mactan, Phillippines
Year = 1965-1967
Comments = Would like to find anyone who
was at Mactan in 1966. Can't make the reunion this year, but will definitely keep
trying.
Name = James R.
Bridges
HomeAddTown = Houston
State = TX
Unit = Flight Records
show 339th, 772nd, and 773 TCS
Location = Ardmore AFB, OK
Year = 1957-1958
Comments = My flight records show that
I flew with 339th from Aug 1957 to Oct 1957. Then flight records show 772nd
from Nov 1957 to Dec 1957. Then flight records show 773rd from Jan 1958 until
May 1958 when I was assigned to Air Rescue in Tripoli, Libya.
Name = Mary R.
Bargo
HomeAddTown = Hutto
State = TX
Unit = 463 TAW/OMS
Location = Dyess AFB, Texas
Year = Dec 1981
- 1986
Comments = I worked on C-130H Model Airplanes
while assigned to Dyess AFB.
Name = Ed Brown
HomeAddTown = Wichita
State = KS
Unit = 773rd TAS
Location = Dyess, AFB, TX
Year = 1972 to
1978
Comments = I was assigned to the 348th
TAS at Dyess at the time when the 463rd was deactivated at Clark, and reactivated
at Dyess in 1972, our Sqdn was redesignated as the 773rd. The 463rd had a great
record during the period I was with them, and we traveled all over Europe, the middle
East, South America, Africa, Alaska, Southeast Asia. The 773rd was selected as 22AF
Squadron of the year, in 1976 I believe, due to the great support we got from the
maintainers in the 463rd, prior to our missions and during our TDYs. I was the NCOIC
of Flight Engineers during that period.
Name = George A.
Robinson lll, CMSGT.RET.
HomeAddTown = Mansfield
State = Ohio
Unit = 463rd OMS,
773rd. TAS
Location = Langley AFB, VA - Clark
AFB, RPI
Year = Nov. 1963
to Dec. 1966
Comments =
Name = Thomas H.
Crowell Jr
HomeAddTown = Oak Lawn
State = IL
Unit = 772 TCS/TAS
Location = Clark AB, PI
Year = 1968-70
Comments =
Name = James Tanzola
HomeAddTown = Chesterfield
State = MO
Unit = 772 TCS
Location = Langley AFB & Mactan AB
Year = 1965 1966
1967
Comments =
Name = Victor
O. Campbell
HomeAddTown = Ardmore
State = OK
Unit = 773rd TCS,
772nd TCS, 463rd HQS
Location = Memphis, Ardmore, Langley, Dyess
AFBs
Year = '53-64 &
71-74
Comments =
Name = Francis
(Frank) Gawell
HomeAddTown = Alto
State = NM
Unit = 774 TAS
Location = Langley AFB Va & Mactan
AB PI
Year = 1963-1966
Comments =
Name = Rachel L
Melton (Bradley)
HomeAddTown = Port Richey
State = FL
Unit = 772 tas
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1990-1995
Comments =
Name = Ken Worton
HomeAddTown = Pittsburgh
State = Pa
Unit = 463rd OMS
@ Langley - 772 TCS @ Mactan
Location =
Year = 1963 to
1967
Comments = Thoroughly enjoyed all experiences
with the unit. Once while doing a post flight inspection of my aircraft at
Tan Son Nhut AB, I spotted holes in the left wing (inboard). Upon removal of
panels, I found some bullets (homemade) in the dry bay. Notified headquarters
that we had sustained battle damage. Some young Lt (Maintenance type) came
out and I showed him the bullets. He immediately demanded that I give them to him.
Found out later that he gave them to some HQ Colonel for a war souvenir. Several
months later he was promoted to 1st Lt. To some degree it still torques me
to this day. Note: Ken passed away May 2009
Name = James (Jim)
Taylor
HomeAddTown = Broken Arrow
State = Oklahoma
Unit = 463FMS
Location = Clark, Cam Rahn Bay, Danang
Year = 1970, 1971
Comments = I worked jet engines in the
phase docks and flight line. I lived in the good old "Chicken Coops". Mike
(Willie) Williams, man I wish I could locate you. The Pondarosa sure had good Lumpia.
Does anyone remember our bird blown up at Danang right after we changed the GTC?
If you do, please drop me a line. Jim
Name = Barry P.
Fitzgerald
HomeAddTown = Honolulu
State = HI
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Clark AFB Philippines
Year = 1969-70
Comments = trained as aircraft maint. tech
but worked a flt admin and bench stock. greeted new arrivals to sq. showed them the
ropes. lived and raised hell down town...fire empire, pellican club, jack's, silver
peso, world club, gee anns etc. oh! also did air force stuff too. now employed at
university of hawaii law school library.
Name = Eugene C.
Beck CMS ,Retired
HomeAddTown = Smyrna
State = TN
Unit = 774th TCS
Location = Ardmore and Sewart
Year = 1955 -1959
Comments = According to my form 5, my last
flight as a radio operator was in a C-119 on on 28 Feb 57, and after attending loadmaster
school my first flight as a loadmaster was on 6 April 57 on a C-130A. I transfered
to Tachikawa in Sept 1959 never to return to TAC again. I completed my career
as superintendent of the loadmaster training school for the Military Airlift Command
at Altus AFB, OK.
Name = Patrick
Tyler
HomeAddTown = Little River
State = SC
Unit = 463 FMS
Electric Shop
Location = Langley, Mactan
Year = 1965 - 1966
Comments = How Do I Join?
Name = Peter O.
Brown
HomeAddTown = Steilacoom
State = WA
Unit = 773 TAS
Location = Dyess
Year = 72
Comments =
Name = Donald W.
Wilson
HomeAddTown = Pittsburgh
State = Pa
Unit = N/A
Location = N/A
Year = N/A
Comments = Was voted in as 1st Charter
463rd Airlifters Association Member, been a Proud Member sense it got started.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your 463rd Airlifters Association. Father-in-law
is a Member of 463rd ... Merritt M. Gill
Name = Kent Gibson
HomeAddTown = Fayetteville
State = NC
Unit = 772nd TCS
Location = Langley AFB,Va; Mactan AB, PI
Year = 1964-1967
Comments = I am looking for Larry Young,
my Aircraft Commander at Mactan from 1966-1967. I would appreciate any info on his
whereabouts. He left Mactan in 1967.
Name = William
H (Bill) Hatfield
HomeAddTown = Booneville
State = MS
Unit = 773rd and
774th TCS, 463rd TCWing
Location = Ardmore AFB, Sewart AFB
Year = 1953-1961
Comments = Flew with Four Horsemen Demo
team.
Name = Craig Elbe
HomeAddTown = Cincinnati
State = Ohio
Unit = 463 oms
Location = Mactan Island Philippines
Year = 1966-1967
Comments = Note:
Craig passed away 15 Nov 2004
Name = John C.
Weller
HomeAddTown = Philomont
State = VA
Unit = 463 FMS
and AMS
Location = Mactan and Clark, plus tdy's
in country ñ Cam Rahn Bay 1970-1972
Year = 1966,1967,1970,1971,1972
Comments = Mactan was something for a 19
year old. Most of the memories are good especially the friendliness of the
civilians. Remember the Air Force ferry to and from Cebu?!
Clark was more developed. I had a house down town and a girl friend. There
were certainly a LOT of good time in Angeles!
Name = Edward J.
Washington
HomeAddTown = Troy
State = OH
Unit = Material
Control
Location = Clark
Year = 69-70
Comments = I'm probably the only supply
guy in this group of ops/maintainers.
Clark was first of many overseas assignments. Just as quickly as we started getting
our 5-levels, orders started pouring in.
To hasten the process and leave Little Rock AFB, a buddy and I went monthly to CBPO
to apply for world-wide assignments. Somewhere in there I woke up and realized
that world-wide meant Vietnam. I was lucky to get Clark, though, but lucky
enough to spend only 2 rotations of 2 months each to Cam Rahn Bay where the 314th
from CCK linked with Clark's 463d to form the 834AD. My buddy, I understand,
never left Little Rock.
From Clark I went to southern Japan, Itazuke to be exact and later Hakata AS, joint
service security installation. In fact, again, there was a large batch of us,
we didn't realize it then but we were destined to put the lock on the front gate
as operations subsided. I tell you this because after the gate was locked,
I returned to Clark after a two year absence, even got my old job back...by this
time the 463d was gone and I then supported F-4s of the 405th TFW.
Hello to all!
Name = Wayne Jewell
HomeAddTown = Jasper
State = Ga
Unit = 463 ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE SQUADRON
Location = CLARK AIR BASE
Year = MAY'69-SEP'70
Comments = I WAS PART OF THE CREW OF THE
C-130 59-1536. THIS WAS THE BIRD WITH LINUS AND HIS BLANKET IN THE WINDOW WITH
THE INSCRIPTION "SECURITY IS 536". DURING THE TIME I WAS THERE, THIS
AIRPLANE HAD ONE OF THE BEST ON TIME RECORDS IN THE SQUADRON. WE SPENT MOST OF OUR
TIME IN COUNTRY. ON ONE TRIP IN, WE HAD A BRIGHT ORANGE KANGAROO ON THE TAIL WHICH
GOT US IN A LOT OF TROUBLE, HAD TO REMOVE IT SO WE COULDN'T BE SEEN.
Name = Wendell
Helms (Hambone)
HomeAddTown = Dayton
State = Ohio
Unit = 774 TCS
Location = Mactan AB, Philippines
Year = 1966-67
Comments = This was the best assignment
I had while I was in the Air Force. I spent just over 21 year there.
The Mission was good and the location was great.
Name = Nathan L.
(Skip) Mason
HomeAddTown = Peachtree City
State = GA
Unit = 772 TAS
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1970-1973
Comments =
Name = Charles
B. Reed
HomeAddTown = Tallassee
State = Al
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Clark AB PI
Year = 6-69 to
7-71
Comments = I was in the AC Fuel Sys Shop.
Would like to know if anyone else in the group might have been in my shop during
that time.
Name = John H.
Fenimore
HomeAddTown = Schenectady
State = NY
Unit = 774th TCS
Location = Langley AFB VA & Mactan
AB, PI
Year = 1964-1966
Comments = Sincere thanks to all of you
who have worked so hard to establish this association. Hope to see a few people who
served at Mactan add their names to the list.
Name = Kevin Warren
HomeAddTown = Madison
State = IL
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1980-1982
Comments =
Name = Ernest Simmons
Jr
HomeAddTown = Woodstock
State = Ga
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Dyess AFB TX
Year = 1973-1978
Comments =
Name = Bob Matckie
HomeAddTown = Williston
State = Fl
Unit = 772 TAS
Location = Dyess AFB, Tx
Year = 1986-1990
Comments =
Name = Ronald D
Stracener
HomeAddTown = Allen
State = TX
Unit = 773 TAS
Location = Dyess AFB, Texas
Year = 1970, 1972-1973
Comments =
Name = Eddie R.
Moran (Ed) (Bugs)
HomeAddTown = Goodlettsville
State = Tn
Unit = 772 TAS
Location = Mactan Is. & Clark AFB
Year = 1967 &
1968
Comments =
Name = Anthony
Kelley
HomeAddTown = Houston
State = Tx
Unit = 463 OMS
Hydraulics Shop
Location = Clark PI
Year = 1969
Comments = was only there for 8 mo. the
transferred to Naha
Name = wendell
martin
HomeAddTown = woolwine
State = va
Unit = langley,
clark 463 tcw
Location = langley, clark
Year = 1963-1967
Comments = sept. 63 langley, machine shop
1965 clark ndi inspection. recall the day 463 was split, half went to mactan, rest
stayed at clark. give me a call.
Name = Gary Smith
HomeAddTown = Akron
State = PA
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Langley AFB, Clark AFB
Year = 1965 - 1967
Comments = I worked in the Nav Aids shop
and then went to Clark. This was my first outfit and the best and most cohesive of
my 8 years of active duty. Later I worked on many of the old 463rd B models as part
of the 439 TAW (USAFR) at Westover AFB MA.
Name = John C.
Daenzer
HomeAddTown = Key Largo
State = FL
Unit = 463FMS,
Det2 834th AD
Location = Clark AB, Det2 Cam Rahn, LRAFB
Arkansas
Year = 1969-1971,
1974 - 1977
Comments = FMS Powered AGE. During my stay
at Clark AB I did three TDYs to Cam Rahn. At Clark I work in the shop. At Cam Rahn
I spent most of my time moving MD-3 power units all over the place!
Name = Phil Foreman
HomeAddTown = Athens
State = OH
Unit = HSS DCMMQ
and DCMMT
Location = Mactan 1968, Clark 1968 to 1971
Year = 1968 to
1971
Comments = Remained on active duty through
1975 then converted to Ohio ANG and USAFRES. Took an early retirement from Federal
Civil Service in 93. Been resting ever since. Come visit me at www.ohiocampcooks.org
Name = Joseph F.
Allmond
HomeAddTown = Ruskin
State = Fl
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Mactan and Clark
Year = 1968 to
1969
Comments = I was Airborne Radar repair(30151)
I remember AC 0958 that was mentioned by another. One AC I remember is 0428. While
in country the wiring harness for the search radar went bad. I spent my whole night
working on fabricating a replacement. I was lucky because some in the states had
a mod which required removing cannon plugs at the bulkhead and splicing wiring harness
together. Fortunately 0428 had not been modified which made it easier to fix. On
Mactan, I worked nights. Spent a lot of time at the beach. Great pictures.
Name = Charles
Dobbertin
HomeAddTown = Iola
State = WI
Unit = headquarters
squadron 463rd taw
Location = mactan phillipines
Year = 67-68
Comments = If you know me please get in
touch with me. thank you. reference tdy in country. load master mike lorenzo-milwakee
wi. I served with him.
Name = Michael
Zdep
HomeAddTown = Monroe Twsp.
State = NJ
Unit = 463rd. TCW
HQ. Squadron
Location = Sewart AFB Tenn. Langley AFB
VA
Year = 1962 thru
November 1965
Comments = I was assigned in the reparable
processing center and the material control section. I never got to go to Mactan Island
because I did not have the retainability. I was reassigned to the 316th TCW at Langley
and was discharged in February of 1966. I do remember some of the names that are
on the list from the OMS and FMS squadrons. I hope to hear from you.
Name = Richard
Butler
HomeAddTown = Jacksonville
State = fl
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Clark AFB Cam Rahn
Year = 70-71
Comments = Worked mainly swings and graves
on flight line....The Rainbow, swing-a-ing, who knows... a few of the old crew...
Walt Suhling, George Kelly, Mike Speegle, Tom Richards, Rod Benton, donaldson, and
others I cannot remember....Good old C130's and Cam Rahn Bay.. Warm Blue Label Beer..
Name = Alan Berg
HomeAddTown = Holden
State = MA
Unit = 463rd TAW
HSS (Maintenance Analysis)
Location = Clark AB
Year = 1970-72
Comments = While at Clark I worked in Maintenance
Analysis with CMSgt Marty "Dad" Simmons, TSgt Roger Mobley, SSgt Ted Campbell,
SSgt Maurice Bowers, another TSgt whose name escapes me, and a WAF Airman. All of
us together worked for Chief of Maintenance Col. Vernon Baden and DCM Lt. Col. Ned
Duffield (both a couple of Herk drivers). Down in the Ops Room were (all that I can
recall) a Maj. Spears and Capt. Jeff Ripple. Lived off base for a while pretty much
across the street from the Maharajah Motel (nice pool!) and survived the night life
of Angeles City. For tour highlights, our memorable squadron secretary, Tessie Dominguez,
and three of her friends talked a number of us into learning native Filipino folk
dances, with the idea of appearing on a talent show on a Manila TV station. After
a few too many San Migoo's I guess we agreed, because after a few weeks of practice
we ended up performing the Tinikling and the Pandango Sa Ilaw on national TV (1971).
Rotated out of Clark to Langley, then rotated out of Langley ASAP in order to complete
my Masters and get on with my civil engineering practice. Go 463rd Cobras! (Updated
29 July 2005)
Name = Antonio
Colon Jr
HomeAddTown = Canton
State = MI
Unit = 773 TAS,
HQSQ, 1 Maps
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 1984-1989
Comments =
Name = Charles
(Chuck) Howard
HomeAddTown = Sanford
State = NC
Unit = Think it
was the 781st.
Location = Sewart AFB. Langley AFB. Also
Evereux and Pope.
Year = Sewart &
Langley 62-65
Comments = Went from Sewart to Evereux
in 56. Evereux to 327th FIG in WI in 60 then to Sewart in 62 and Langley. Followed
by Fighter Safety at Korat and Aviano and finally back to Airlift on Staff in 839th
AD at Pope from where I retired in 73.
Name = George Irving
HomeAddTown = Bristol
State = Ct
Unit = 773 TAS
Location = Clark AFB
Year = 9/67-2/70
Comments = Lived in the H shaped huts.
Also played football for the 5th TAC "Road Runners" in '69 with Mel Batson
(mailroom). Was on the flightline when the hanger door fell on a civilian (Lockheed)
that was doing zyglow checks on the wings.
Name = James Kintzele
HomeAddTown = Fort Myers
State = FL
Unit = FMS/AGE
shop
Location = Mactan and Tan Son Nhut
Year = 12-31-65
to 12-31-66
Comments = One New Years eve coming and
one going. I was in charge of placing equipment on flight line at night. I was also
very famous at Mactan for arranging the shop picnics. Sgt Murphy always wondered
how I could get by on such little sleep. Little did he know I used to take the radio
out of the tractor and sleep most of the night in the air conditioned radio shop.
Had a guy in our tent named Reed that worked in radio. Sgt Brown and I were the Radar
O'reilly's of the unit. OOO the San Magoo
Name = Al Wilson
HomeAddTown = Palatine
State = IL
Unit = 772nd, '70-71; 40th TAS, '72-'74
Location = Clark AB, Danang, Pope AFB
Year = '68-'74
Comments =
Name = Lennart
H. Bjerken
HomeAddTown = Cabot
State = Ar
Unit = 772nd Airlift
Squadron
Location = Admore AFB and Sewart AFB
Year = 1958 thru
1962
Comments = I am a pilot and served in the
772nd during the conversion to C-130A aircraft. I helped move the squadron from Ardmore
to Sewart. I flew several missions out of Ashya, Japan during the Quemoy-Matshu island
threats. The 772nd converted to C-130B models and we spent a 4 month TDY tour at
Dreu AB and Everux AB, France flying missions during the Berlin wall threat.
Name = Craig C.
Clifton
HomeAddTown = Orangevale
State = California
Unit = 774 TAS,
29 TAS, 773 TAS, 772 TAS
Location = Mactan Isle., Clark AB, Dyess
AFB, Texas
Year = 1966 -1978
Comments = Was assigned to the Green Weasles
at Mactan right out of engineers school and it was a great assignment. Had a friend
in the engine shop named Ronald Peterson (very tall) I sure would like to get in
contact with him. Then 2.5 years in F Troop, what can be said, best squadron to be
in. I spent 6 years with the Red Foxes at Dyess, what a great base to be at. Of my
17 years as a C-130 Engineer 11 years were with the 463rd, great people, a great
airplane, and many great memories.
Name = Jon Jett
HomeAddTown = Cherokee Village
State = Ar
Unit = 72, 73,
74 & 463 Cams
Location = Sewart, Langly & Matan
Year = 1958-1968
Comments = Was assigned to the Engine shop
most of the time. Worked flight line night shift. Also was on the test flight crew.
I was TDY most of the time. Would like to hear from George Munford and Billy Slate.
Was at Mactan for 15 month thanks to Lt Col Cottle and the Sac Crew.
Name = Tom Koenig
HomeAddTown = Tomah
State = WI
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1976-1979
Comments = I worked in the "Phase
Dock" and on the flight line while at Dyess. I was on TDY's to Rhein Mein
and Hickham AB, Hawaii while in the 463rd. I remember lots of good people down there
and would be happy to hear from them.
Name = Jim Wiggins
HomeAddTown = Green Bay
State = WI
Unit = 463rd FMS
/ 834th Det 2
Location = PI, Cam Ranh, DaNang
Year = 1970-1973
Comments = Memorable times. I hung
out w/ Roy Wright, John P Jones, Thomas Murphy, Marlowe, Beck, all the hydraulic
shop guy's. Craving a bottle of San Miguel! Best wishes to all. Ziggy
na. Note: Jim passed away 16 May 2005
Name = Bob Fulkerson
HomeAddTown = Paia
State = HI
Unit = 774 TAS
Location = Mactan AB, RP
Year = 1967-68
Comments = Retired from Delta Air Lines
in 2002 and looking for old friends.
Name = Harry Page
HomeAddTown = Shepherdsville
State = Ky
Unit = 314 CAM
Sq.
Location = Sewart, AFB TN
Year = 1960-1963
Comments = Technically not in the 463th
but our 314th Sq barracks were adjacent to the 463th and had many friends in common.
Same AFSC's, same chow hall, same flight line, same ages, same hangouts, same missions
and young.
Name = Dick L.
Roberts
HomeAddTown = Highland
State = CA
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Langley, Mactan
Year = 1964-1966
Comments = Was a SSgt assigned to the FMS
Comm/Nav shop while in Va. On the mobility team but never got to Panama on rotation
while there. On flying status during post inspection check flights. TDY to Clark
during the transfer of the Marines from Okinawa to Vietnam in 65. This TDY was classified
and the Navy (MATS) aircrew would not tell us where we were going until we took off
from Guam. You Guys remember the unfinished Chicken Coops (barracks) next to the
base swiming pool they were building up for us to live when we arrived Clark? Returned
to Langley after spending six months TDY at Clark to close out the squadron for transfer
to Mactan.
Part of the maintenance team on duty at Hickham while our birds stopped there while
being transfered to the PI. Helped to build the Comm/Nav/Autopilot shop at Mactan
from the ground up using the mockup fly away kits while others went TDY to Tan Son
Nhut. That was a big move to get rid of those tents. I see where Jim Tully has signed
in already. He was also there during this build up. Like he said, this was the only
building in maintenace with air conditoning. However it was one of those AGE aircraft
portable units, but it worked great. Everybody knows how hot it gets in the PI. So
we often had plenty visitors. After getting the shop set up I was able to go TDY
to Tan Son Nhut on a 4 month rotation. We had to rent a house down town Siagon to
live and eat. What a trip! I was there when the base was first attacked in April
of 1966. The attack was near the POL storage tanks, near the Parking ramp and the
Navy RVFTVN broadcast C121 Eagle aircraft that got damaged rather badly. Our maintenance
was no more than 75 feet from where these aircraft were parked. I didn't get hurt
thank you very much! Returned to Mactan and left for Andrews AFB during Oct.1966.
Lapu-Lapu and Cebu city was a great place to be. Saigon wasn't that bad either during
that period of time.
Spent four years in Thailand starting in 1972. Actually helped to close down the
bases at Udorn and Korat in 1976. I'm lookimg to hear from Jacob Arellano, John Potter,
Harry Hunsinger, Tully, Clark Houston, Tyler, Ben Nolte, Larry Furman and the rest
of the guys during 1965 and 1966.
Name = Peter Neilson
HomeAddTown = Klamath Falls
State = OR
Unit = 772 TCS,
463 TCGRP, 463rd TCW
Location = ARDMORE, SEWART
Year = DEC 1954,
1961
Comments =
Name = David B
(Dave) Scoggins
HomeAddTown = Gilbert
State = AZ
Unit = 463 FMS
Engine Shop
Location = Mactan Island
Year = 12/65-12/66
Comments = Got to Mactan as a Recip eng
Mech-cross trained on T56 while there. Lived in framed tents. Friends in Engine shop
were Tom Mautner, Bob Gibbs. Would like to hear from any of the engine shop guys,
including the B-47 "retreads". Another Recip guy that came over with me
was Charlie Waskiewicz. Willard Fraley was in our tent. TSgt Slade was one of the
NCOIC's. Posey Young was another. Was A1c at the time. Made SSgt through 315 AD.
Found out 2 months after the fact in Arizona. Was TDY TO Tan Son Nhut for 90 days
in '66. Back to 'Nam in '69 as Recip Mech. Was C-141 FE for 5 years. Ops specialist
after that. Retired as E-8 in 1983 after 22 years. Always looked at Mactan as one
of 3 best assignments I had. That includes a tour in England.
Name = Gregory
Shatney
HomeAddTown = Media
State = PA
Unit =
Location = Mactan AFB 67-68, Clark 69-70
Year = 67-68. 69-70
Comments = I worked in Aero Repair, mostly
grave shift in Mactan. At Clark I worked on flight line and crewed Acft #628. Sorry
I don't remember my unit numbers.
Name = Lawrence
G. Degley Sr.
HomeAddTown = Cleveland
State = Ohio
Unit = 463 Field
Maintenace Squadron/463 TAW
Location = Abilene, Tx
Year = 80-90
Comments = Hydraulic Technician at the
Field Maintenance level, also worked as Squadron Disaster Preparedness NCO, then
was sent to Wing as Disaster Preparedness Liaison for the 463 TAW
Name = MERRITT
M. GILL
HomeAddTown = FINLEYVILLE
State = PA
Unit = 774th MACTAN
& CLARK
Location = MACTAN & CLARK
Year = 1968 THU
1972
Comments =
Name = Dave Yates
HomeAddTown = Douglas
State = Wy
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Clark Air Base
Year = 1970-1971
Comments =
Name = Alan B.
Clime
HomeAddTown = Wasilla
State = Alaska( AK)
Unit = 774th /
29th
Location = Mactan / Clark.
Year = 67 68 /
68 70
Comments =
Name = Richard
(RICH) Kletecka
HomeAddTown = Ocean Springs
State = MS
Unit = 773 TAS,
29 TAS, 463rd stan/eval., 463rd flt sim., 772 TAS
Location = Clark Field & Dyess AFB,
TX
Year = 1966 to
1970, 1973, 1975 to 1982
Comments =
Name = Clarence
Dick
Comments = Hello, My name is Clarence Dick.
I entered the Air Force in early 1952. Took my training at Sheppard and then was
sent to Memphis Municipal Airport, TN. The Wing had been a reserve wing and had been
activated for the Korean War. It was the 516TCW that had C-46's. In 1953 it became
the 463 TCW and we traded in the C-46s on new C-119s. The base moved to Ardmore AFB,
Oklahoma. Most everything was hauled by the 119's except large vehicles. Ardmore
was an old WW2 Base and about all that was left from that era was the supply building,
two old round top hangars and the old Hospital and a few other small buildings scattered
around the base. A new base was built. Along toward the end of my enlistment (1956)
the 119s were replaced by the C-130. The 463rd was the first outfit to receive the
C-130. I went on to make the Air Force my career, later being shipped to Japan serving
on Honshu, then Kyshu Island at Itazuke. While there the 463rd hauled munitions to
Ashya since the Chinese reds were dueling for Formosa (1959) and we got ready for
war. I have always been interested in the 463 TCW and have followed its move from
place to place. It was a good outfit and I would have loved to serve with it during
the Vietnam War. Incidentally our Group Commander of the 516th was Col Funston, son
of General Funston. Just wanted to let you know there are still a few of us old farts
left.
P.S. I have revisited Ardmore in recent years, took some pictures. Ironically and
sadly about all is left is the old supply building and one round top hangar.
Name = A.C. "Chip"
Willaman
HomeAddTown = Ft. Pierce
State = FL
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Mactan, Clark & TSN
Year = 1965-66
Comments =
Name = Michael
Wianecki
HomeAddTown = Anton
State = TX
HomeAddZIP = 79313
BusPhone = 806-997-2735
HomePhone = 806-997-2735
EMail_ = wianecki@door.net
Unit = 463 FMS
Fuel cell
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 80-84
Comments = Great times and people. Spent
time in the OMS section, Towing, refuel de-fuel, rigging etc. Really would like to
track down Sgt.Alverez (Little Al). To all the 463rd members, may your wings be level
and true.
Name = Dave Yates
HomeAddTown = Douglas
State = Wy
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Clark AB
Year = 1970-1971
Comments = Looking for anyone assigned
to the engine shop. Doug Carnes, Castillo, Dane (Scotty) Scott, Trinny (SSGT) Bennett
(SSGT). Remember the Ponderosa, The Can Do Club, and Fields Ave. Capt. Colpitts was
one of the Maintenance Officers, and oh how he could party with us enlisted.
Name = Steve Brasel
HomeAddTown = May
State = TX
Unit = 773 TAS
Location = Dyess
Year = 76/82
Comments = Retired loadmaster
Name = Raymond
S. True
HomeAddTown = Libertyville
State = IL
Unit = 456th Troop
Carrier Wing, 774Sq and 775th Sq
Location = Charleston 54 55, Adak 56, Ardmore
56-57
Year = 1954 - 1957
Comments = When the 456th came to Ardmore
in May of '56 the 463th was already in place and after a short period of time all
456th assets were absorbed by the 463th. The base at Ardmore later closed and the
Wing went to Sewart. I was separated in October 1957 and immediately joined the Air
Force Reserve at Chicago-O'Hare where I served until 1977 when I transferred to Mitchell
Field in Milwaukee where I retired from flying in 1980 and became the Base Civil
Engineer. I had about 6,000 hours as a Navigator in C-119Gs and C-130As. I had many
friends in the 463rd at Sewart and recruited some of them into the Air Force Reserve
at O'Hare. When I retired I was Wing Director of Operations for the 440th Airlift
Wing and had made full Colonel. We had a very severe propeller problem with the A
model and lost a plane and crew at Selfridge, almost another at Willow Grove. My
Form 5 shows C-130 time in 1957 and at the end, in August 1980, a 23 year run.
Name = Jim Nichols
(Nick), Smsgt Ret
HomeAddTown = Pocono Lake
State = PA
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Clark AFB, PI
Year = 1971-1972
Comments = I was the OMS swing shift line
chief and only served a year at Clark. I left Clark for Okinawa after the "B"
were refurbed. Clark was the highlight of my career and I worked with many outstanding
people.
Name = Art Leuck
HomeAddTown = West Milford
State = NJ
Unit = 463rd Troop
Carrier Wing FMS
Location = Langley AFB VA, Clark AB Philippines,
Ton Son Nhut AB Vietnam
Year = 1965 - 1967
Comments = I was privileged to be assigned
to the 463rd Troop Carrier Wing based at Langley AFB Va. The entire wing was relocated
to South East Asia in support of the Vietnam War. The wing was divided between Mactan
Island in Cebu City and Clark Air Base. I was assigned to Clark AB and did TDY to
Tan Son Nhut Air Base Vietnam. I specialized in the Environmental Systems within
the FMS. The C-130 was the greatest aircraft to maintain and I took great pride and
honor in being part of such a great unit. The C-130 was an extremely important aircraft
during the Vietnam Conflict and it still remains as one of the most dependable and
versatile aircraft today. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life being
a C130 mechanic and met a lot of great people. Being part of the 463rd again would
be a great honor and privilege.
Name = James DeArman
II
HomeAddTown = East Ridge
State = Tenn
Unit = Field Maintenance
Sq.
Location = Langley AFB, Virgina - Clark
AB, Philippine Islands
Year = 1964-1966
Comments = Fuel Cell Technician - All Aircraft.
Was transferred to 405th FMS while at Clark AB. Did 45 days in Vietnam, but cannot
document - Need Help!
Name = Roland Hall
HomeAddTown = Roseboro
State = NC
Unit = 463rd Supply
Squadron
Location = Ardmore AFB
Year = 1956-1957
Comments = I arrived at Ardmore in the
fall of 1956 and departed fall of 1957 for a tour in Iceland. I worked many hours
in Base Supply receiving new C-130 parts and shipping excess C-119 parts. Since the
463rd TCW was the first unit to receive the new C-130, we were very busy indeed.
There was a rush to "get the bugs out" of this new cargo plane. I also
served 4 years at Maxwell AFB, 18 months with the 464th TCW at Pope AFB and 3 years
at Elmendorf AFB, AK before being appointed a Warrant Officer in the US Army. I served
9 years with the U S Army, retiring in the fall of 1976. My Army assignments included
2 tours at Ft. Bragg, 1 tour at Hunter AAF, GA and 2 tours to Vietnam.
Name = Martin M.
De Venuta
HomeAddTown = Martinez
State = CA
Unit = 463 Troop
Carrier Wing Headquarters
Location = Mactan Isle Airfield, Philippines
Year = 1967
Comments = I was an Administrative Specialist
in the Wing Headquarters and spent 2 TDY assignments at Ton Son Nhut Airfield, Saigon,
as we rotated all the Wing Admin types with the 315 OLAB, 7th AF, supporting the
flight operations in-country.
Name = David Hall
HomeAddTown = Jacksonville
State = AR
Unit =
Location = Langley, Mactan
Year = 1965 - 1967
Comments =
Name = Ben Robinson
HomeAddTown = Sacramento
State = CA
Unit = 463rd TCW
Wing Headquarters
Location = Langley AFB and Mactan AB
Year = 1966-1968
Comments = Assigned to 463 TCW at Langley
after arriving from Turkey in February 1966. Worked in Wing Headquarters with CMSGT
James Mills, Wing Sgt Major. Was held over with 772 TCS when Wing main body
deployed to Mactan in November 1965 because I did not have a year on station.
Rejoined Wing at Mactan in February 1966 and worked in Command Section until February
1967. Mactan was one of the best assignments I ever had. Retired in September
1977 after 26 years.
Name = Russell
Gibbs
HomeAddTown = Quartz Hill
State = Ca
Unit = 463 AMS
Location = Dyess AFB, Tx
Year = 1982-85
Comments =
Name = Roger Newton
HomeAddTown = Norman
State = OK
Unit = 463rd oms
- 16 tats - 23rd mms
Location = Clark AFB PI Little Rock AFB
Alexandria LA
Year = 69-71 PI
71-Jan 73 LR AFB Jan 73 to Dec 73 Alexandria LA
Comments = I was crew chief on 59-1536
with Madden and Anderson.
Name = Sam Roysdon
HomeAddTown = Jamestown
State = TN
Unit = 463-OMS
Location = Clark PI
Year = 68-70
Comments = cc-965 [shot down Jun
69 ] 736 after that flt.line supervisor when ever BJ Huges would allow it. Looking
for Pete Roberts - he was at Lockbourne and then PI 69-70. Thanks
Name = Dan O'Donnell
HomeAddTown = Anniston
State = AL
Unit = 773rd, Wg
Hq and 29th
Location = Ardmore, Sewart and Clark
Year = 1954-1961
and 1967-1968
Comments = I started as a Radio Operator
at Ardmore after returning from Japan (314th TCG). I re-trained to Load Master
and then to Flight Engineer. I made the move to Sewart. I was transferred
to SAC and rejoined the 463rd some years later at Clark. I was appointed 1st Sergeant
of the 29th TAS (additonal duty) while awaiting PCA from PACAF to the 463rd. I was
medevaced to the States in 1968. I finished my career in SAC (Fairchild AFB).
Name = Daniel R.
Parker
HomeAddTown = Henderson
State = KY
Unit = 463rd TCW,
774th TCS
Location = Ardmore,Sewart, Langley, Mactan
Year = 55-66
Comments = Finished up my USAF career at
Pope in 1973. Retired as Lt.Col. Master Navigator
Name = Dennis McNulty
HomeAddTown = Alvarado
State = TX
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 1982-1989
Comments =
Name = Donald Reese
HomeAddTown = Clinton
State = Ohio
Unit = 463rd Comm
Sq
Location = Memphis AiFB Tenn/Ardmore AFB
Okla
Year = 1953/1954
Comments =
Name = Dan Flanagan
HomeAddTown = Highland
State = NY
Unit = Line Maint.
on C-130's B
Location = Clark AFB
Year = 1969 - 1970
Comments = Until this moment, I did not
know you folks existed. Wow, what a shock. Tell me more. Is there anyone who goes
by the name of Andy Anderson(Hails from Texas)out there?
Name = Roy D Locke
HomeAddTown = Vernon
State = Al
Unit = 463 rd Air
Base Gp
Location = Memphis Tenn Ardmore Okla
Year = 1950-1955
Comments = Was with unit when it was 2584th
AFRTC then 516th TCW and later 463rd TCW. Was with the transition team when
we relocated to Ardmore in early 53. There were only 70 personnel on base when
I arrived. We ate in a cafe in Gene Autry until the dining hall was up and
going. Roy Locke E-8 USARF Ret.
Name = Michael
Ewing
HomeAddTown = St Louis
State = MO
Unit = 463rd FMS
Location = Mactan
Year = 66 - 68
Comments = Air Craft Electrician also had
the battery shop during that time. Learned to love C130's.
Name = DALE SMITH
HomeAddTown = OAKHAM
State = MA
Unit = 463 TCW
Location = LANGLEY VA.
Year = 1963-1965
Comments = Went to school at Amarillo on
B-47s all systems, then went to Langley on 130s. Pulled a tour in Panama, 1964 (heaven,
best ever) then same year set up shop at Clark. Left Clark end of 65 was 100 degrees,
arrived at Goosebay Lab. at 25 below. Had the best tan there. Finished up at Charlston
AFB. SC. Always had fun with loadmasters Kenny Day and his buddy (can't recall his
name)
Name = Ray Holden
HomeAddTown = O Fallon
State = IL
Unit = 772 TAS
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 1970-1975
Comments =
Name = Tony Moody
HomeAddTown = Lunenburg
State = MA
Unit = 463rd Field Maintenance Squadron
Location = Mactan
Year = May-1967 thru May 1968
Comments =
Name = James D Weaver
HomeAddTown = Oklahoma City
State = OK
Unit = 463rd Wing
772nd squadron
Location = Ardmore, OK
Year = Jan 1955 through 1958
Comments = Thanks for keeping me on the mailing list. Dayton is a bit far for me
this year, I thank you for the list of active members and I don't recognize anyone,
I served from Jan 1955 through 1958 so many of my companions are gone by now. Glad
to hear that you folks are keeping the 463rd Airlifters active so please let me know
if I can be of service in some way other than attendance for now.
Name = Fred May
HomeAddTown = San Antonio
State = TX
Unit = 463TAW, 29th TAS, 772d TAS, 774th TAS
Location = Clark AB, PI, Dyess AFB, TX
Year = '69-'71, '72-'74, '80-'85
Comments = In addition to the listed service with the 463TAW, my father was the Air
Installation Officer (Base Civil Engineer) at Ardmore AFB '57-'58. My son later served
with the 463rd as an asst. crew chief in the 90's.
Name = Keith Chesser
HomeAddTown = San Antonio
State = TX
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 1974-1985
Comments = Worked Benchstock, Tech Orders, flight line (all shifts). Looking for
George Henning, Richard Russell, and Ron Fischer. Crew chief on several C-130s. Worked
as an FTD instructor at FTD 417.
Name = Jim Canda
HomeAddTown = Newport News
State = Va
Unit = 774 TAs
Location = Mactan and Clark
Year = 1968-1970
Comments = I still get together with my loadmaster Bob Fawley every year. Some good
and sad moments in the 463
Name = James E. Mills, Jr
HomeAddTown = Elizabeth City
State = NC
Unit = Wing Headquarters
Location = Langley AFB, VA, Mactan AB, PI
Year = 1963-1966
Comments = Wing Sgt/Major from June 1963 to Nov 1966 at Langley & Mactan while
the 463rd was under the command of Col Aenchbacker. Was on the advanced party for
the move of the Wing to Mactan with Col Drake, DM, as project officer. My experience
with the 463rd was really great and the personnel in the HQS and the various Squadrons
were top-notch. Col Horace Wood and I set up a small 463rd Reunion at Langley for
personnel who served under Col Aenchbacher. I retired in 1975 while Executive to
the DCS/Personnel, HQS TAC with an additional duty as Senior Enlisted Advisor to
General Dixon, TAC Commander. I entered the service in 1942 and will be 85 years
old this October. Most of my duty in the service was as a First Sgt or Sgt Major
and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of the Military and my association with some
great enlisted and commissioned personnel.
Name = Ray Parker
HomeAddTown = Flatwoods
State = KY
Unit = 772 TCS
Location = Langley AFB, Va & Mactan AB, PI
Year = Sep 1963 - Feb 1967
Comments = I was a 1/Lt navigator in the 772 TCS crewed with Capt Jim Underhill and
1/Lt Guy Childress at Langley. I was at Langley from Sept 1963 until the squadron
moved to Mactan AB in Feb 1966. At Mactan I was crewed with Capt Hochstettler and
Capt George Robinson. I left Mactan AB in Feb 1967.
Name = Robert (Bob) Frost
HomeAddTown = Phoenix
State = AZ
Unit = 774
Location = Mactan
Year = 12/66 until 2/68
Comments = I was a loadmaster on Mactan and loved every minute of it. I went from
there to Naha flying a models spending most my time in Ubon. I returned to visit
a few times and married a pretty young filipina lady 5 years ago.
Name = John Dreiling
HomeAddTown = Wichita
State = KS
Unit = 463 AMS, 772 TAS
Location = Dyess AFB, TX
Year = 1980-88
Comments = 463 AMS Instrument tech till 1984, Flight Engineer with the 772nd
Name = Lawrence N 'Larry' Chase
HomeAddTown = West Bend
State = WI
Unit = 774 TCS 774 TCW
Location = Ardmore
Year = 1954
Comments = Worked for MSGT Lukas as inspection clerk on Flt Line. Ever grateful to
my First SGT for letting me go home for Christmas in 1954 as my Dad had died in July
of 1954 (I had no leave time left). I surprised my Mom.
Name = Joe Sant
HomeAddTown = Elgin
State = IL
Unit = 463 OMS, 772 TCS
Location = Langley, Mactan
Year = 1963-1967
Comments = Arrived Langley, Dec. 1963. Transferred to Mactan, Jan. 1966. Left Mactan,
Feb. 1967. Crew Chief on 60-293.
Name = Gary Potts
HomeAddTown = Alliance
State = OH
Unit = 463 FMS fuel system repair
Location = Clark Air Base Philippines Islands
Year = Nov. 1970 to Feb. 1972
Comments = Started out on the E model C-130 at Dyess, then went to the B model at
Clark air base with a TDY to Cam Ranh Bay. The C-130 was the best plane I ever worked
on.
Name = Michael L. Combs
HomeAddTown = Clearwater
State = FL
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Clark AB, PI
Year = '68-69 & '74
Comments = The curfew was a problem cause I was on 2nd shift on the support team
for 130's. Wish I took more pics. Been back twice as a civilian (before Pitatubo
blew). Thought of retiring there, but really want security. Sure wish we kept that
base. Oh, the memories. Love'd that place. Lived in the 463rd OMS Hooches. Remember
Maddox? I always wonder what would of happened if I'd of married my PI girlfriend.
Hard to keep a dry eye reminiscing. So see ya. AIC Mike
Name = Robert G. West
HomeAddTown = Smyrna
State = TN
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Sewart AFB, Smyrna, TN - Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX
Year = 1959 to 1964 - 1973 to 1974
Comments = Enjoyed the 2005 reunion
Name = James T. Brosius
HomeAddTown = South Russell
State = Ohio
Unit = 1st Aerial Port Squadron,29th TAS
Location = Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, Clark AB,PI.
Year = 1964-68
Comments = I began my service as a loadmaster on C-130A's with the 1st Aerial Port
Squadron, Columbus, Ohio. I was transferred in 1967 to the 29th TAS (F-Troop) Clark
AB,PI. Spent the next 14 months on C-130B's. Aircraft Commander was Major Dan Freeman.
Name = Douglas D McHatton
HomeAddTown = Auburn
State = KS
Unit = 463 TCW
Location = Langley, Clark
Year = 1965-1967
Comments = Some of the best years of my young life were spend with the C-130B in
SEA! I was a Radio Repairman back in those days and was TDY to Clark from Langley
when the Wing moved to Mactan Island. I enjoyed many TDYs "in-country"
from Clark AB.
Name = Bruce McManus
HomeAddTown = Miami
State = FL
Unit = 29th TAS, TCS
Location = Clark and TSN
Year = 1966-67
Comments = Clark was a great assignment and I loved the Airman's Club. I am looking
for the Airman that had the accident with the grenade and lost part of his hand.
We both lived in Barrack number 7367, better known as the "Chicken Coups".
F Troup was a great squadron to be a part of.
Name = Robert "Rob" Keith
HomeAddTown = Lake Havasu City
State = AZ
Unit = 463 Troop Carrier Wing - 773rd Sqdn.
Location = Memphis Muni Aprt and Ardmore AFB, OK
Year = 1953 - 1955
Comments = Upon my returning from Korean duty in June of 1953, I was assigned to
the 773rd Sqdn at Memphis,TN. The group later moved to Ardmore AFB, OK in Sept. 1953.
In November of 1954, we went TDY to Everaux,France for 6 months until May of 1955.
I took a discharge on June 3, 1955. I was an Instrument Mechanic, and held the rank
of A/1c. The type aircraft we had at that time was C-119's.
Name = Tom Scattaregia
HomeAddTown = Guyton
State = GA
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Clark AB, Philippines
Year = 1969-1970
Comments = First assignment and could not of asked for a better place and outfit
to be associated with.
Name = Donald Gruber
HomeAddTown = Clinton
State = IL
Unit = Base Office of Information
Location = Mactan AB
Year = 1966 - 1968
Comments = Looking for Russ Rieter of Milwaukee. He and I trained together and went
to Mactan together then lost track of him.
Name = Allen Caldwell
HomeAddTown = Ironton
State = OH
Unit = 463rd HQ
Location = Mactan AB, PI
Year = 10/66-11/67
Comments = Deadheaded on so many Hercs I lost count. 'Course getting dead drunk at
the Breezeway or Slapsi Maxie's # 1 on base didn't help the memory of a 19 y.o. boy
from Kentucky.
Name = David Herd
HomeAddTown = Abilene
State = TX
Unit = 772 TAS Mactan (777 Pope, 37 TAS Langley)
Location = Mactan
Year = Mactan Oct 66 ñ Dec 67
Comments =
Name = Gary Angerman
HomeAddTown = Gig Harbor
State = WA
Unit = 29th TAS, 773 TAS, 772 TAS
Location = 29th and 773 at Clark, 772 at Dyess
Year = Clark 1969-71, Dyess 1971-74
Comments =
Name = Richard H "Willie" Sutton
HomeAddTown = Palmetto
State = Fl
Unit = 772nd
Location = Ardmore and Sewart
Year = Mar 55 - Mar 62
Comments = Those were GREAT YEARS!!! I am still in touch with a lot of my old AC's.
Dave Sutherland and I visit about twice a year. He lives in Bartow Fl. I would like
to get in touch with Eugene Cichy if anyone has contact with him. He and I were in
Basic Training together in 46. I did not know he was in the 772 until after I retired.
Found out reviewing old orders and came across his name.
Name = Daniel A. Schultz
HomeAddTown = Pittsburgh
State = PA
Unit = 463 Field Maintenance Squadron
Location = Dyess Air Force Base
Year = 1984-1988
Comments = Was in the Fuel Systems Repair Shop. Looking for a guy that served with
me named Michael L. Wagner.
Name = Carl Goolsby
HomeAddTown = Carnesville
State = GA
Unit = 774th, 778th
Location = Clark, Pope
Year = 69-71, 66-68
Comments =
Name = Dennis Deeds
HomeAddTown = Palm Springs
State = CA
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Clark
Year = 1970-71
Comments = As a 2nd Lt fresh out of Maintenance Officer School, I was probably talked
into downgrading way too many Red Xs on 130s flying back from Cam Rahn Bay or evacuating
Clark during typhoons. My apologies for any frightening moments that may have caused.
But, you all know how persuasive a crew chief can be when he's in a hurry to get
home :o). After the 463rd, I did a few more years of active duty after leaving
Clark and then finished an unremarkable 20+ year career with the Reserves. I'm now
waiting to reach 60 to collect the 1st retirement check. I have countless fond memories
of the hard working folks from Clark, my first active duty assignment.
Name = Ron Johnson
HomeAddTown = Roanoke
State = IL
Unit = 463 CAMS
Location = Sewart AFB, Tenn
Year = 62-63
Comments = Transferred from 314Cams for about a one year period of time,
Name = William Sieland
HomeAddTown = Dobbs Ferry
State = NY
Unit =
Location =
Year =
Comments =
Name = ANDRES GONZALEZ JR. (JUNIOR)
HomeAddTown = HARLINGEN
State = TEXAS
Unit = 463RD TAW
Location = DYESS AFB
Year = 1980-1992
Comments =
Name = Steve Dill
HomeAddTown = Langley
State = WA
Unit = 29th TAS, 463rd OMS
Location = Clark AFB - Cam Rahn Bay 69-70, Forbes AFB Kansas 70-72
Year =
Comments = Was stationed at Clark AFB in 69-70 spent almost a year of that in Cam
Rahn Bay Vietnam. Was a crew chief on c-130b's #0735. Was assigned to the 29th TAS,
then after a few months it became the 463rd OMS. Spent a lot of time in country flying
bladder runs to Son Be and various other rat holes. Had to change a lot of blown
tires from PSP runways with mortars flying around (mortar magnets). Have lots of
barracks and sand dunes pictures of Cam Rahn Bay. I think of the two years I spent
at Clark, 18 months of it was in country. Still have a refuel card from Vietnam.
Finished off my tour at Forbes AFB in Kansas training Iranians for the Shaw of Iran.
Ssgt Steven Dill
Name = Alan C Denman
HomeAddTown = Austin
State = TX
Unit = 463 Headquarters Squadron
Location = Dyess AFB Texas
Year = 1973-1977
Comments = I was in Supply as a clerk. Inventory Management Specialist 64550 as a
supply liaison and later in Logistics Plans organizing the Mobility Exercises. I
didn't schedule them I just worked on them so don't blame me! I was fortunate enough
to go on one deployment to Rhein Main, three to Mildenhall, and also one to Howard
in Panama.
Name = John Sinclair
HomeAddTown = New Kent
State = Va
Unit = 773rd TAS
Location = Clark AB
Year = '70 - '71
Comments =
Name = Rich Burnett
HomeAddTown = Hillsboro
State = MO
Unit = 463 OMS / TDY Cam Rahn Bay
Location = Clark Air Base, P.I.
Year = 69-70
Comments = Hello fellow middle agers. What a surprise seeing this website! I'd like
to mention names of some of the many personnel that were in P.I. at that time. Dan
Flanagan (room buddy-upper bunk, shared Honda S90). Joe Rodine, Roy Matney, Mark
Hamilton, Tim Rinehardt. Here is more with last names or whatever these remaining
brain cells can recollect (probably be some misspelling). Buzzard, Jacubowitz, Franke,
Lefort, Schuppe, Bartram , Last. Some NCOs at time were Hodges, Fears, McMasters,
Nichols, Roysdon (I remember #965 and it's demise), Littleton (cmsgt. Captain Ed
Breen (pilot), "admin" captain Platazburg (I know that's wrong spelling).
Who was chief of maintenance-Col.?? What was "Pappy" (msgt) name? Remember
"h.a." Rose (tsgt)? Last I saw Andy Anderson was Travis 1971. I'm sure
I'd recall many more with a memory jog. Please let me know if you know status of
any of these mentioned (including those that may be deceased). I mostly hung out
downtown on first street "Stop Inn", "JJs" etc. Did go to "Chinas
Inn", "Buckertoo" and a few other bars (often too wasted to remember).
Thanks.
Name = Thomas Edwards
HomeAddTown = Binghamton
State = NY
Unit = 467th CSG, JAG office
Location = Mactan Isle AB, Philippines
Year = Oct. '65 - Nov. '66
Comments = I was assigned to the JAG office (Legal Assistant) at base HQ, under Capt.
Dan Murphy, JAG, and NCOIC TSgt. Dick Bennett. Best duty I ever had. After about
a month of my arrival, I was asked if I'd be interested in being the base courier.
I was told it meant escorting special (that could include "SECRET") documents
to and from Mactan and Clark. Interpreted, it meant picking up and returning the
movie reels every two weeks for the outdoor theater. I did that for the rest of my
stint at Mactan. I loved it. It meant spending every other Saturday at the Copa Cabana
on Clark, and the alternating weekends at the Breeze-Way or Slapsie Maxies. Wish
I could turn the clock back. What a great time I had.
Name = Joseph Marcucci
HomeAddTown = New Castle
State = PA
Unit = 774
Location = Mactan PI, Langley AFB, TDY Saigon
Year = 1966 1970
Comments = Crew Chief C-130
Name = Jim Barnhill
HomeAddTown = Eureka
State = CA.
Unit = 774
Location = Mactan
Year = Dec 1966-Jan 67
Comments = Phase Dock Inspection Team. I would like any and all information pertaining
to next reunion and anyone or anything that had to do with Mactan. I just got this
site from one of my Mactan Buddies that I have stayed in contact with for the past
39 years. It's great to see these photos and go back in time. Thanks from the bottom
of my heart.
Name = Ross A. Morgan/de la Haye
HomeAddTown = Huntington Beach
State = CA
Unit = 772 TCS Red Foxes
Location = Langley and all of the TDY's
Year = 63-65
Comments = Navaguessor, 1/LT. Crewed with Maj. MacDaniels and Capt Williams
Name = Lynn E. Harrelson
HomeAddTown = Fort Leonard Wood
State = MO
Unit = 347th TAS, 463rd OMS
Location = Dyess AFB TX, Clark AFB PI, Cam Rahn Bay RVN
Year = 1969-1972
Comments = I am nearing the end of a 34 year career of serving my country. I have
served in the USAF, Army National Guard, United States Army Reserve and the United
States Army. I have served enlisted and officer. I was a crew chief on a C-130 while
in the Air Force. When I was discharged from the Air Force in 1972 my DD-214 was
incorrect and I didn't care. Now I do. I need some help on determining what medals
I am authorized. I would appreciate any assistance that you can give me. Thanks
Name = Joe A. Newman
HomeAddTown= Ocean Park
State = CA
Unit = 463rd FMS, 463rd OMS, 774th TCS
Location = Langley AFB, Mactan AB
Year = 13 APR 64 to 18 NOV 66
Comments = Joined the 463rd FMS at Langley AFB on 13 APR 64, fresh out of the Acft
Maint Officers' School at Chanute AFB. Served as OIC of the Aero-Systems Repair Shops,
and the Engine and Prop Shops, with Sgts Little, Faisson, and Ruttenberg, while participating
in assorted deployments to Harmon, Eglin, Naha, Hamilton, Lajes, Torrejon de Ardoz,
Incirlik, etc. Arrived at Mactan on 8 DEC 65, after two weeks of "push-thru"
duty on Kwajalein Island. Transferred to 463rd OMS on 27 APR 66. Spent 6+ months
working "Night Shift" flight-lines in RVN, mostly at Tan Son Nhut, with
assorted repair-in-place deployments to Pleiku, Da Nang, etc. Reassigned to 774th
TCS on 15 SEP 66 as "Deputy Cmdr for Materiel". Returned to CONUS and joined
SAC's 301st ARW (KC-135's) after 18 NOV 66. Completed military obligations in November
of 1967. Went to a rowing training "camp" and competed in the U.S. Olympic
Trials the following summer, but didn't make the team for Mexico City! Completed
Mechanical Engineering training at Long Beach State, and then spent next 25+ years
working for a borax mining company while staying active in athletic and professional
affairs, including serving as the Director of Operations for the 1984 Olympic Rowing
Events, serving as a Member of the 1985 NSPE Delegation to China, and serving as
the Chairman of the Los Angeles Section of the ASME's Plant Engineering Division.
Retired to the beach in 1997 while continuing to serve as an officer or board member
of various charitable organizations.
Name= (Bill) William H. Casteel
HomeAddTown = Georgetown
State = TN
Unit = 463rd Wing a/c maint. quality control
Location= Langly - Mactan
Year = 1963 to1969
Comments = I am proud to have been a part of one of the best units in the USAF and
we were fortunate to have the best aircraft ever built!
Name = Howard Marsh
HomeAddTown = Salem
State = OH
Unit= 772 TCS
Location = Langley AFB, VA and Mactan Island, PI
Year= 1962 - 1967
Comments= I was a Loadmaster. Sgt Mayo McDonald was our NCOIC. I ran around with
Charles Cressy, John Bradford, and Jimmy Wilkerson. My Aircraft Commander was Richard
Hoskins, Ken Iverson was co-pilot, Brian Watson was Navigator, and Murphy Thomas
was my flight engineer.
Name = A. E. (Gene) Aenchbacher
HomeAddTown = Wichita
State = KS
Unit= Headquarters
Location = Langley AFB and Mactan AFB P.I.
Year = 1964-1966
Comments= After returning from Mactan in November 66 I was assigned as Director of
Airlift until retirement February 1970. Command of the 463rd was the most rewarding
assignment in my military career--which began 26 April 1941. Top-notch, dedicated
performance was a trade-mark of 463rd officers and enlisted in many difficult assignments
at Langley, Mactan, Clark, and SEASIA. I trust all are as proud of their service
as I am when we all served together. Gene Aenchbacher
Name= David F. Murphy
HomeAddTown = Pittsburg
State = Missouri
Unit = 463 OMS
Location = Mactan PI
Year = 11/66 to 12/67
Comments = Was assistant crew chief on 733. Had a real good tour on C-130. Went to
Langley then to Spain with the air rescue then England till 72, then Langley again
till I got out in 75. Then went into guard in 80 till 1999. Retired as Hydraulic
shop chief in 155th ARW. KC -135Rs great airplane also but NOTHING will ever replace
the C-130 B.
Name= Charles Cressy
HomeAddTown= Ocean
State =NJ
Unit= 772 TCS
Location = Langley AFB Mactan, Clark
Year= 1964 1968
Comments=
Name= John Simpson
HomeAddTown= Helotes
State= TX
Unit= 773rd TAS
Location = Clark
Year= 1967-1969
Comments =
Name = Gordon B Norris
HomeAddTown= Rowlett
State = TX
Unit= 463rd TCW, 773TCS, 774 TCS
Location= Langley AFB, VA & Mactan AB, PI
Year= 1964 to 1968
Comments = After Mactan was sent back to Langley AFB, VA to the 316th TCW and flew
as a pilot, instructor pilot, and Wing Life Support Officer. Left active duty
in October of 1969 and flew in the AF Reserves and Indiana Air National Guard.
Presently Owner/General Manager of gbNorris & Associates an executive search
firm specializing in Food Service distribution, manufacturing, and large national
restaurant chains.
Name = Robert (Bob or Ski) Mikolowski
HomeAddTown = Vacaville
State = CA
Unit= mactan ab 65-66,
Location= (mountan home afb in 64-65, aero repair shop,) (mactan ab 65-66,
oms,) (436th oms dover afb, 66-68,) ( viet nam tan son nhut ab 68-69
360th tews EC-47 maint phase insp dock,) ( F E Warren afb wy 69-70 crew
chief on one of 2 C-47 worked at air port down town) (70-71 viet nam,
tuye wha ab, phu cat ab, saigon, flew I O position on ac-119 gun ship) (71-83
travis afb oms crew chief, flt chief C-5A,, senior aircraft maint controller
job control, retired in 83 Msgt
Year = 1963-1983
Comments = see info in locations
Name = Robert W Bennett
HomeAddTown= Philadelphia
State = PA
Unit= 463rd TCW
Location= Langley, VA / Mactan, P.I. / Tan Son Nhut, Viet Nam
Year= 1965 - 1966
Comments = Is anyone out there from my time period?
Name = John Beatty
HomeAddTown= Rock Island
State = IL
Unit = 463 msq
Location= Langley AFB and Mactan AB
Year= 1963 to 1967
Comments=
Name = Don Micheel
HomeAddTown = Pierre
State = SD
Unit = 463 Supply
Location = Mactan AB, and Clark
Year = 1968 and 1969
Comments = Worked in Bench Stock supplying expendable parts to different units. Really
enjoyed being at Mactan. Was there when it was downsized, and went to Clark and Saigon,
TDY. Would like to here from others who were there.
Name = Brady L Ganson
HomeAddTown = Lubbock
State = TX
Unit = 29th TAS
Location = Forbes KS/ Clark AB P.I.
Year = 1962 / 1968
Comments = Came from bomber squadron at Chennault AFB LA. which was closed. To new
wing in Kansas and stayed there until sent to Philippines in 1965.
Name = Dennis Erickson
HomeAddTown = Saint Charles
State = IL
Unit= 463 OMS
Location = Mactan Is
Year= 1966
Comments= Have enjoyed 463 web site very much. Loved pictures! Wife & I went
back to Mactan 4 years ago. Needless to say, things have changed! Wife enjoyed petty
cab ride. 20 resorts on island now and many more people. Thank you for all
the hard work putting this all together.
Name= Marcus J. Harding
HomeAddTown = Houston
State = AK
Unit = 774th TCS
Location = VA & Clark, Mactan
Year = 1964 thru 1966
Comments= Was a mechanic and upgraded to F/M in Va (Sch @ Seward TN). Went as a F/M
TDY to Clark July 65 (90 days), then PCS to Mactan Jan 66 (14 months).
Name= Jerome (Jake) Jacobs
HomeAddTown= Rosemount
State= MN
Unit= 463 FMS
Location = R&R shop Under Hoss Cartwright
Year= 78-84
Comments = Was in R&R shop from 1978 to 1984 (Hoss Carthwright was NCOIC), looking
for any one in the shop at that time. Thanks, Jake
Name= Stephen T. Spor
HomeAddTown = Cudjoe Key
State= FL
Unit= 773rd & 772nd
Location = Clark AB, Mactan AB
Year= 1965, 1966, 1967
Comments =
Name = Cecil E. Watson
HomeAddTown= Terry
State = MS
Unit= 772nd TCS, 774th TCS
Location = Langley AFB and Mactan AB
Year = July 1964 to Sept 1966
Comments =
Name= PHILIP J RIEDE
HomeAddTown= MERRITT ISLAND
State = FL
Unit= 773 TCS
Location= SEWART LANGLEY MACTAN
Year= 1962 THRU 1966
Comments =
Name = Ronald J. Keindl
HomeAddTown = Plant City
State= FL
Unit= 463rd FMS. Sheetmetal Shop
Location = Langley AFB & Mactan AB
Year = 1964-1968
Comments =
Name= Rudolf P. Rondez
HomeAddTown = Marina
State= CA
Unit= 463rd Wing Hq
Location= Clark AB, Philippines
Year = 1968 to 1970
Comments = I don't remember most of the people I worked with. I was the Chief Clerk
at the Wg Hq Deputy Comdr for Operations. I'm looking forward to meeting some of
the people I used to know - that will be great.
Name = Maxwell McKay
HomeAddTown = Tampa
State = Fl
Unit = 463 FMS
Location = Dyess AFB, Texas
Year = 1980 - 1982
Comments =
Name= Bartlett E. "Trip" Tripler
HomeAddTown = Meriden
State= CT
Unit = 463rd FMS (fuel shop)
Location = Langley, Mactan
Year = 1963 to 1966
Comments = Worked out of the fuel shop with sgt Carpenter , Higgenbottom and Lablanc,
and sgt Tindale and others went from Langley to Mactan PCS then to Viet-nam. I really
enjoyed my time. Joined the guard and retired in 1995 E-7. Would love to see some
of the old guys. James I think I still have some orders around with you name for
Viet-Nam, hope to see you @ the reunion.
Name= Jim Mastergeorge
HomeAddTown= Middletown
State = CT
Unit = 463 FMS
Location= Langley, Mactan
Year= 1965 - 1966
Comments= I went to Mactan with one of the First groups to be permanent party. We
all stayed in the tents and managed to weather out one typhoon before the tin roofs
were installed. I left Mactan in Late November of 1966.
Name= George T. LaTour ( French )
HomeAddTown= Duluth
State= MN
Unit= 772nd
Location= Clark AFB, PI
Year= 1969 - 1970
Comments = Absolute bangup job the 463rd I miss it all to this day! F-troop what
a hoot... Kirk, Andy, Manty, Jim Shafer, sadly missed Eddie Arnold , a lot more,
memory ain't like it ustabe. My bird QB-763 kinda rings a bell!! Heh Kirk , I still
use the hang'n 10 flyby salute, there's been no need for a snakecall for some time
now whatchta think? Also Dale Sanders where abouts? Hope to see ya all at Branson!
Name = Bruce E Parr
HomeAddTown = Carthage
State= TN
Unit= 463 FMS
Location= Langley AFB, VA / Mactan Isle AB, P.I.
Year= Mar 1965-Feb 1967
Comments= I was assigned to the 463 FMS at Langley right out of Tech school at Chanute
in Mar 65. Went TDY to Clark in the fall of 65. Returned to Langley in Dec and was
on the last deployment out of Langley in Feb 66. Stayed at Mactan until Feb 67. Mar
67 arrived at Sewart AFB, TN and was assigned to the 62nd TAS until my enlistment
ended in Sep 68.
Name= Dale Dean
HomeAddTown= Oxnard
State = CA
Unit = 772nd
Location= Langley VA, Mactan PI
Year= 64-67
Comments= Was a co-pilot assigned to A/C Captain Peter DeCrosse. Kent
Gibson and I started at Langley at the same time. Upgraded to A/C at Mactan and on
my first trip "in country" I had Majors in the co-pilot and navagator seats.
Any one remember those cock fights in Cebu for which we used to lay down Pesos. The
772nd had a First Sgt who had a trainier and string of winners. Once the odds were
so low, we had to carry our winnings back to base in a laundry bag.
Name= David A. Sweet
HomeAddTown= Katy
State= TX
Unit= 773 TAS
Location= Dyess, AFB
Year= 1972 -74
Comments= Finished with 2000+ hrs on the best damn aiplane - never left us where
we did not want to be, although it took us to many. Would be great to hear from some
of those that were. Best Wishes to all
Name = Larry W Allison
HomeAddTown = Horseshoe
State= NC
Unit = 29th f-troop, 834th air div, 779th
Location = clark afb pi, tan son nhut, pope nc
Year = 67-71
Comments = at clark from june 22 67 until dec 16 68, loved the coconut grove on base.
favorite club downtown caribou. the band was chit rudy and the madisons. I lived
off base behind the family theater in balabago. best buds were andy anderson, terron
christenson, allen grey, gene milspaw, mike marsengill, johnny cruze, kreitler, frank
foss, glenn morris, biggerstaff, favorite food downtown lumpia shanghi at joes greasy
spoon. hope to hear from you guys. until today a didn't know about this site.
Name= James Kennedy
HomeAddTown= Atlanta
State= TX
Unit= 516 FMS; 463rd oms; 348 oms; 463 oms; 23rd mms
Location= Dyess AFB; Clark AB & Dyess AFB; Dyess AFB; England AFB
Year = 1970; 1970-1971; 1971; 1971-1972; 1972-1973
Comments= 516FMS - Landing Gear and Fligt Controls (Dyess AFB, TX); 463OMS - Crew
Chief (Clark AB, PI; Cam Ranh Bay & DaNang, RVN); 348OMS - Crew Chief (Dyess
AFB, Abilene, TX); 463OMS - Crew Chief (Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX); 23MMS - Maintenance
Munitions (Alexandria, LA). Just retired from public sector, Jan 06 (40 yrs green
& civlian suit), DAC (Department of Army Civilian) Red River Army Depot. Now
joined the private DoD Contractors.
Name= Louis T. Santana
HomeAddTown = Hialeah
State = FL
Unit = 463rd. Field Maint. Squadron -Fuel Cells
Location = Langley AFB, Va.
Year = 1964-Mid 1965
Comments= For the very short time I was with the 463rd.FMS I enjoyed the the stay
and duty. Met lots of young and sabby Airmen. Word of gratefulfness to William Haporle-Tech
Sergeant along also to Robert(Bob/Ski)Mikolowski very sharp and skillful, Including
Sgt. Carpenter, Sgt. Higginbottom and A1C Lablanc. Good history that the "Herkis"
had have, since I received PCS to Ramstein, AFB. for the remaining of the duty. Missed
most of the action of the 463rd since I left, but I guess God chose my destiny...If
my health permits me I'll be at the Reunion 2006
Name= Grant Ayjian
HomeAddTown= Midlothian
State= Va
Unit= 463 TCW, FMS
Location= Langley, VA; Everux, France; Clark PI; Naha, Okinawa; Howard AFB Panama
Year= 1962 to 1965
Comments= Worked in AGE for 4505th air refuelers, then transferred to 463rd. Remember
a few people, ZDEP, Bob Young, Ken Worton, and Lou Santarra who just got up with
me. Found old papers where ZDEP and I were sent on same orders, have paper with 774th
coming to Langley and will find paper in Panama where we flew so low that someone
said they wanted to open the gates.
Name= Sam McGowan
HomeAddTown= Missouri City
State= TX
Unit= 29th TAS
Location= Clark
Year= 69-70
Comments=
Name= Ronald Poserina
HomeAddTown= Mount Sinai
State= NY
Unit= 463rd FMS
Location= Clark AB, Mactan AB
Year= 1968
Comments= TDY for 90 days from 12 TFW, Viet Nam.
Name= David A. Breidenbach
HomeAddTown= Abilene
State= TX
Unit= 463 AMS
Location= Dyess AFB
Year= 75-80
Comments=
Name = Louis Cota
HomeAddTown= Covina
State= CA
Unit= 29th TCS (F-Troop)
Location = Clark AFB, P.I.
Year= 1965-1966-1967
Comments= Joined the 29th at Forbes AFB, Kansas. Left for the P.I. in Dec. '65. I
wonder if Sgt Richardson is still around. Ran into Bozeman and Nelson at the "Agent
Orange Program" in La Jolla, CA. I don't know if anyone else was there.
Name= George Roser
HomeAddTown = Climax Springs
State= MO
Unit= Squadron Unk, at Forbes
Location= Forbes AFB
Year = 1964- 1965
Comments = While I was at Forbes for 9 years I was only in 463rd a short while.
Was a B model Crew Chief and went on rotation to Panama. Quickly learned the
FE had it made. As crew chief I flew almost as much as the FE, didn't get flight
pay and had to work on the airplane after we landed while the FE went off to happy
land.. I quickly applied for FE position after returning to Forbes from Panama. As
punishment for these spurious thoughts I was assigned to A models at Rhein Maine,
Germany (as FE) and sat out most of Nam(not all) in a special recon squadron flying
in Europe and Middle East. Someone had to do it!!!!
Name = Robert "Bob" Heichlinger
HomeAddTown= Raymond
State= NH
Unit= FMS
Location= Mactan AB
Year = 1966
Comments = Got to Mactan on Jan 1, 1966, and was assigned to the Autopilot shop.
The Shop Chief was MSgt Les Crocker. We built the shop mock-ups. We also
did the in-shop maintenance on the Prop Sychro-Phaser Amplifies. I hung around
with Bob Schmelch, Stan Byrda and Tom Jordan. We set up our own tent (never
learned how to do that when I was in SAC), with 16 beds, eat out of mess kits and
had cold water showers for about the first 7 or 8 Months.
Name= Bob Ciofani
HomeAddTown= Seven Hills
State= OH
Unit= 774th TCS (C119's)
Location= Ardmore AFB, Ok.
Year= Oct., 1954 - Dec., 1955
Comments= Great duty, great town and a great bunch of guys. Best year of my
AF tour.
Name= Jim Heckler
HomeAddTown= Jacksonville
State= FL
Unit= Langley APO, 772nd Mactan
Location= Langley & Mactan
Year= Nov65-Nov66 Mactan
Comments= I was a Loadmaster and flew with "Gene" Fowler as A/C and Jim
Whitlatch as FE. I "imported" some hondas from Yokota in early 66
to Mactan. Held the flashlight when the bell got liberated from the "O"
side of the club. Mactan was great!
Name= Mike Thompson
HomeAddTown= Mathis
State= Tx
Unit= 773 TAS
Location= Dyess AFB
Year= 74-76, 79-80
Comments= Flight engineer 773rd, Retired out of Dyess in 1980. Pulled so many TDY's
to Pope didn't know for sure where I was stationed LOL. Several good rotes and other
TDY's.
Name= Dalton "Bud" Hall
HomeAddTown= Dellrose
State= TN
Unit= 773rd
Location= Sewart AFB TN
Year= 1959-1964
Comments= Went to Sewart out of tech school worked for Gene Carriker on 58-733. Went
to Elmendorf in 17th. Then to Patrick on the JC130s. Then to Ubon on the AC130s.
Back to Elmendorf in the 17th. Then to Hayes International Birmingham AL. Retired
in 1985 and I still long to hear those big props turn.
Name= Lou "BLUE LOU" Scinta
HomeAddTown = Austin
State = TX
Unit= 463 FMS Fuel Shop
Location= Dyess AFB
Year= 1987-1994
Comments= If there was a time I could go back to in my life and do it over this would
be it. I was young, dumb & ... you know the rest. I met my wife there and started
a family. Abilene isn't so bad looking back - it's a nice quiet place to raise your
kids. Austin on the other hand... I miss everything and everyone ...I even miss the
fuel work (yikes). Email me and we'll chat - Lou
Name= Gerald W. Stodulski SSGT
HomeAddTown = Leominster
State= MA
Unit = 606th MAC
Location = Mactan PI
Year= 1965-1966
Comments= I was stationed at OTIS AFB MA. from 1961-1965 with the 19th ARS SAC. Stationed
at Mactan in 65/66 with the 606th MAC. Went TDY to Kadena where some of my old buddies
from OTIS were stationed. After returning to Mactan I was assigned to Bunker Hill
AFB....was latter changed to Grissom AFB where we had the B-58 Hustler and KC-135's.
Name = Robert Milisits
HomeAddTown= Ft Lauderdale
State= FL
Unit= Hdqtrs Sqdrn
Location = Dyess AFB
Year= 9/76-6/79
Comments= Would like to hear from others who were there then. My first assignment
in the USAF. We had just switched to H models when I got there.
Name = Joe T. Keenan
HomeAddTown = Dayton
State = OH
Unit= 419th Ops; 463rd CAMS
Location= Ardmore AFB, Sewart AFB
Year = 1957/1959
Comments = Arrived Aug/Sep 1957 for first assignment in AF. Was admin troop
with 419th first, working in WG HQ outside Col Geo G. Norman's office (WG Cmdr).
Was transferred to 463rd CAMS and worked part time Orderly Room (for First Sgt (MSgt
James Lyttle) and in Unit Supply down on flight line by AGE shop and C-130 hangar.
Was essentially last person in 463rd CAMS to leave Ardmore. Was left as a two striper,
in charge of a group of four more troops - with job of finding all hidden items of
value and getting them either shipped off to Sewart on opportune acft, or turning
them in to base supply. Put a lock on last open barracks at Ardmore and went
out the gate in 1957 Ford Fairlane at about seventy mph (no gate guards then).
First Sgt at Sewart had to take my word as to when I left Ardmore - there was no
place to sign out of when I left. Did 30 years active time and retired from
USAF Jul 1987. Carried mail for a short time, then was Investigator/Special
Agent for DOD/DIS/DSS/OPM until retiring March 2006.
Name = James A. Jacobs
HomeAddTown = Hollister
State = CA
Unit = 463rd OMS
Location = Clark AFB, Phillippines
Year = 1969-1970
Comments =
Name = Stephen (Steve) Ehele
HomeAddTown = Coal City
State = IL
Unit = 773rd
Location = Langley and Clark
Year = 1965 - 1967
Comments = Loadmaster. AC was Delmar Burkett, FE Sgt Patrick
Name = Robert (Mike) Callison
HomeAddTown = Amarillo
State = TX
Unit = 463rd AMS
Location = Dyess AFB
Year = 1976-80
Comments = Stationed at Dyess from 1976 thru 1980 in the electrical shop in AMS.
Worked C-130 flight line and took several TDy's to Germany and England. Would like
to talk to any of the crew from the electric shop or other AMS shops.
Name = Andrew "Chip" Walder
HomeAddTown = Waverly
State = OH
Unit = 463 TCW, 315th Air Division
Location = Langley, Mactan, Ton Son Nhut
Year = 65 to 66
Comments = I was assigned to Base Supply at Langley and I met a guy a guy from the
463ed who had orders to go to Mactan. He didnët want to leave Langley because
his wife was expecting and so I volunteered to take his place. Headquarters took
care of switching orders. I joined the 463ed and off I went to Mactan from
Langley. I flew over pond on one of the squadrons C-130ís. It was a long
and memorable trip. Four days later I arrived in Mactan AB. We were met
by the Commander and given a cold San Magoo as we jumped off the aircraft. I have
fond memories of Lapulapu City and Mactan. I knew that one day Mactan would
be an island paradise. When we arrived we lived in screen in tents and ate
out of mess kits. The work was enjoyable, the salty dogs refreshing,
and the Magoo in the Breezeway was always cold. Iím so glad I stumbled across
this web page. I am planning on attending the 2007 reunion. Please send any
information you may have.
Name = Denny Fountain
HomeAddTown = Taberg
State = NY
Unit = 773 rd
Location = Clark AFB PI / Tan Son Nhut Vietnam
Year = 1966-1967
Comments = I was crew chief of air craft 952 Known as "The Rum Runner".
Had a custom Honda at Clark. Some crew members I remember Bob Hosaflook (Hoss) Gene
Mortan Rodregus. Ran with lots of The F-troopers. Tiner,Tanner, Blacky
Ward,Suggs and several others that I can remember but can't put names to the faces
any more. I was known to spend too much time at the local watering holes. Lived down
town Old Balibago. Like to hear from someone who remembers me or stories from that
period of a crazy time!!!
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3 August 2010