Salute!
"Both souls onboard!" Most famous radio call we heard in 1972 after we scarfed up the crew of an F-105G Wild Weasel near Thanh Hoa, N.Vn.
So our history book adds another great story about what is possible with motivation, super training, the right equipment andsupport of other units and the leadership above.
The outfit that sent in two smaller transports (427th Special Operations Squadron) was my last A-37 outfit before moving to A-7's. Big wheels keep on tuning....
Trust me, after reading several accounts, tactics were almost the same as I trained and flew in the real world over 50 years ago. But equipment much, much better. And .we still have "the spirit of attack born in a brave heart" to pull it off when things go to hell in a handbasket.
My neighbor two doors down flew those special C-130's until about 3-4 years ago. I'll have more intell from him this week.
Gums sends...
Last edited by gums; 5th April 2026 at 15:18.