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Oct 5, 2012 12:44:14 GMT 9
Post by Mark O on Oct 5, 2012 12:44:14 GMT 9
Going through Glasgow, population c3500, I saw a T-Bird on a Stick in front of a building. Looking at it, there were markings from the 13th FIS, but pretty shabby. The 13th moved from The SCAB to Glasgow in 1959, with brand new F-101B flying machines. They were there from 1959 to 1968. Anyway, the T-Bird really needs a redo. Did you get any photos of the T-Bird by chance Jim Too? I last drove through there in June, 2005 (the 24th to be precise) on my way to a TDY at Fairchild, and managed to stop, and get these photos of 52-9564. It was pretty tough to read the tail numbers seven years ago, so I can't imagine what that aircraft looks like now. Here are some photos taken in 1994. www.coastcomp.com/av/pres/Chatfield/52-9564.htmHere are the photos I took in 2005... BTW, sort of a sad story about what happened to that place when the base was closed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Air_Force_Base
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Oct 5, 2012 22:58:58 GMT 9
Post by ma1marv on Oct 5, 2012 22:58:58 GMT 9
Love to hear of your adventures and especially enjoyed the pic of the T-Bird. I noticed in the other pictures of that bird that the tail flash was very much like the ADC flash we had on our 11th FIS birds. That triangle in red was the 23rd Air Division flash. Also - the bull on the tip tamk. I wonder if there is a connection to the later 87th FIS.
That makes me think - I ran into an "OLD" 87th FIS guy while I was TDY to VOlk Field and he was ready to clean my clock for wearing an 87th FIS Red Bull patch. After I explained we were previously the 11th FIS and wanted to keep that Red Bull he settled down and actually bought me a beer!
If you decide to come back east acros IH-80 - keep me in mind. I'm just outside of Hershey, Nebraska, and you can certainly find a warm and comfortable bed for the ight. Maybe even grill up a steak or two!
HAve a safe day traveling!
MArv :fire_missle_ani :patriotic-flagwaver :green-beer
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Oct 5, 2012 23:12:22 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 5, 2012 23:12:22 GMT 9
No picture, Mark.
It is in such bad shape, I just couldn't.
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Oct 5, 2012 23:22:01 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 5, 2012 23:22:01 GMT 9
MArv, the 8th was at The SCAB before the 13th.
They had F-51 Mustangs when I got there.
They were given F-86Ds in 1953 and sent to England.
The 5th was assigned to The SCAB in 1955.
So, to the best of my knowledge, limited as that may be, there is no connection, other than the bull.
The bird is looking pretty shabby and is very sad to see.
We don't plan to go 80 on the way home, but appreciate the invite.
Those steaks sure sound good.
Jim Too
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Oct 6, 2012 10:54:06 GMT 9
Post by Mark O on Oct 6, 2012 10:54:06 GMT 9
...That triangle in red was the 23rd Air Division flash. Also - the bull on the tip tamk. I wonder if there is a connection to the later 87th FIS... I actually think the 13th FIS' bull was all black. In my photo from 2005, the paint has faded/weathered off to reveal some red. The bull on the 13th FIS patch is definitely black. Looking at color photos of the 13th FIS Voodoos, that original "chevron" was yellow. Later color photos show it changed to red. Possibly an Air Division thing I would guess. Anyway, I was poking around, and found a neat 13th FIS reunion site. I went to the Glasgow AFB photos page, and found this shot of 59-0006! (Credit: Richard Owen) It's funny, I can't read the tail number of the Voodoo, but the Six just jumped right out at me! Here's the web site. There are links to click on, but they don't work. Just scroll down, and see many of the photos there. I'll have to add these to the F-101 Voodoo site as well! www.13thfisreunion.com/glasgowmemories.html(BTW, there is a link on the left side called "Sioux City Memories", but it only has a a couple photos.)
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Oct 9, 2012 8:35:48 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 9, 2012 8:35:48 GMT 9
Latest update on the big trip.
We left Williston, as previously reported.
Drove the High Line to Cut Bank.
Friday morning, there was snow on the ground around Browning, and it increased as we went West.
As we were leaving the town of East Glacier, there was a young, maybe 200 pound, Black Bear wandering down U.S. 2.
Doubt it had a license or permit to be on the road, but it probably didn't care.
When it ambled off the road, in to the bushes, we proceeded.
More snow along the way, until we got to West Glacier.
The park is open, and snow only in the high areas.
The Going to the Sun Road is closed for construction, so were not able to drive it this trip.
Got to Moyie Springs, Idaho, where De's cousin lives, on Friday after-noon.
Her house overlooks the Kootenai River Gorge, and is absolutely a gorgeous view.
Left the cousin's on Sunday morning, headed down U.S. 95 to I-90.
West of Spokane we turned South on U.S. 395, headed for I-84.
Stopped in Kennewick, WA, to visit an old friend from 5th FIS, who lives there.
Al Gjersvold is a "sort of" member of the Six Forums, but seldom gets on.
We both worked for Col. Chandler at Minot.
Then on to Portland, with a stop at Multnomah Falls.
This morning we drove to Powell Books in downtown Portland.
Got a pre-read hardbound copy of "Fighter Pilot", new condition. Six.
The young man looked in their listing, and there was one.
It is D&S, Volume 13, and looks really good.
I also got D&S, for the F-86D/K/L.
I am really happy I found those. They were the last ones they had in stock.
I could easily have spent a thousand dollars on books, but seeing the car is already packed to the gills, I resisted.
So did my bank account.
Beautiful day in Portland, sunny and 72 this after-noon.
Filled up with gas at a Chevron station, $4.039.
Oregon does not have self-serve, so an attendant filled the tank and washed the wind screen.
Understand some parts of the PRK (Kalifunny), regular is over $5.50.
To-morrow we head to Cannon Beach for a Retired Village Missionary Reunion.
I'll let your imagination come up with what it will be like, with over 100 retired pastors and wives at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
NO, there will be no baptisms in the big green tank of water that stretches to Japan.
More to come.
Jim Too
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Oct 15, 2012 7:21:14 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 15, 2012 7:21:14 GMT 9
We are getting closer to Texas.
We left Cannon Beach, Oregon on Thursday after-noon, driving down the coast a bit, then on to Salem and down to Eugene.
(I will be posting a blog about the Retired Village Missions Reunion when we are home)
Spent the night in Eugene at De's cousin's and got to see our niece and her daughter (grand-niece).
Then it was off on Friday toward Overton, Nevada.
Drove as far as Susanville.
There were sprinkles along the way, but no bad WX.
After the night in a very nice hotel in Susanville, it was on to Nevada.
Fernley, Nevada had gas at $3.999.
However, we filled up in Sparks for $4.199.
Oh, well!
As we drove South from Fallon, we saw Boundary Peak, the highest in Nevada at 13,130 feet.
It was covered with some white stuff.
As we drove down toward Tonopah, we could look to the SW and see the East side of the Sierra Nevada Range, including Mt. Whitney, highest peak on the lower 48 at 14497.
Looking at the Sierra from the East is always a treat, as you can see the entire lower and central range without any of the things that block the view from the West.
As we drove down the rural highways of Nevada, we saw some bands of Wild Horses, but no Burros.
There had been some pretty good rains move through Nevada on Friday, there were lots of places still filled with water and wet ground.
The weather in Overton is pleasant, sunny, 86 and 5MPH wind.
Wednesday morning we will begin our final lap to The Republic of Texas.
Jim Too
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Oct 16, 2012 9:12:21 GMT 9
Post by LBer1568 on Oct 16, 2012 9:12:21 GMT 9
Military lodging to increase. Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1. The current $39 nightly room rate for a visiting quarters room will be $53.25, and temporary lodging facilities will go from $43 to $55 per night. Increased rates will fund costs for operations, room renovations and construction.
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Oct 24, 2012 5:52:53 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 24, 2012 5:52:53 GMT 9
As you may have deduced, My Trip has been completed.
The trip covered 6776 miles.
I don't know, yet, how many gallons of gas we used, or the exact amount we paid, but around $900.
The car averaged over 29 MPG, and the average speed was about 50 MPH.
We drove in 14 states and spent lots of time looking at some beautiful scenery in those states, all West of the Mississippi River.
We stayed in base transient quarters at Ellsworth AFB for two nights and Minot AFB, twice for a total of 7 nights
The highest we paid for gas was $4.259 in Sparks, Nevada. (Saw regular at $.799 in Northern California.)
The lowest at New Braunfels when we got home, $3.089. (The same station, Buc-ee's, is $2.979 to-day.)
We ate far too many burgers at fast food places.
We did eat once at In-N-Out, but that is a special treat, so I don't count it as a "fast food" joint.
The worst part of the trip was eating at fast food joints at lunch time.
The best parts?
Too many to list here.
If you have read my blogs about the trip, you have a good idea of what was best.
Now, we are planning a trip to Disneyland for our 50th Anniversary in February.
Hope to stay at the Grand Californian, depending on price.
The car needs a bath and vacuuming, so will have to take it to The Wash Tub later this week.
Really enjoyed our trip, but very happy to be home and sleeping in our own bed.
Jim Too
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Oct 24, 2012 10:55:33 GMT 9
Post by Mark O on Oct 24, 2012 10:55:33 GMT 9
I don't think anyone has said it yet but, WELCOME HOME Jim Too!!
Thanks for the great updates from the road. Reminded me of Charles Kuralt!
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Jun 15, 2015 8:50:30 GMT 9
Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jun 15, 2015 8:50:30 GMT 9
Back in New Braunfels, after a trip of over 4,200 miles.
First place we visited was Branson.
Then it was off to Williston, Nordakoda, for the wedding of a great-niece.
Wilst at Williston, we took a short trip to Minot, to visit family and friends.
We also made it to DTAM and met with Glenn Blackaby, the Curator, and the museum board chairman, Don Larson.
The Six, 043, is not identified as "005".
The bird is done, and sitting outside on the ramp.
There are some minor things I pointed out to Glenn, that he says are going to be done when they get the stuff to finish them.
She looks great.
I took some pictures with my phone, but need to figure out how to post them, unless someone will volunteer to let me send them to you and you post them.
The F-15, is a real 5th FIS plane and it, too, has been spruced up and looks great.
The Six and the F-15 are both on the ramp awaiting their final placement.
The T-Bird, supposed to be the first Single-Engine Jet to land at MAFB, in 1957, is still being refreshed and will be moved to the ramp when the hanger crew is done with it.
This T-Bird was with the 5th FIS until the squadron was deactivated, then moved to the Museum.
I did a lot of work on it in Phase/Periodic.
All three, with full 5th FIS markings, are awaiting the move to their final spots.
At present they museum is waiting for the concrete pads and sidewalks to be poured, then they will try to move them.
They are looking for enough PSP to lay down to move the Six and the F-15, when the time comes.
The T-Bird, being relatively light, can be rolled across the grass, provided the ground is dry.
Yes, I took pictures and will post them in the next few days.
The official dedication date has not been set, but Glenn says he will keep us posted.
We left on 19 May and got home at 1700 to-day.
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Nov 9, 2015 7:30:47 GMT 9
Post by Bullhunter on Nov 9, 2015 7:30:47 GMT 9
Back only about 2 months from Hawaii and the plans have started for our spring trip to England & Ireland. Been to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England. Just going to have too start looking for other war museums to put into the bucket list. Hopefully catch a C-17 out of McChord AFB, WA into Mildenhall or Lakenheath. Our daughter's family are near Lakenheath.
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Nov 10, 2015 4:28:54 GMT 9
Post by LBer1568 on Nov 10, 2015 4:28:54 GMT 9
I don't know the timeline for shutdown but RAF Mildenhall will be closing operations soon. I saw the following a while back in WPAFB Newspaper.
"Operations at RAF Mildenhall, home to Air Force special operations forces, air refueling tankers and 3,200 military personnel, will end and missions carried out there will be moved to other locations such as Germany. Two other facilities in the U.K. --RAF Alconbury and Molesworth -- also will close as part of a consolidation effort. Most of the missions there will be moved to RAF Croughton." Lorin
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Nov 11, 2015 18:39:58 GMT 9
Post by Bullhunter on Nov 11, 2015 18:39:58 GMT 9
Thanks Lorin, My son-in-law advised us of that when we were visiting them last. Our daughter just got hired at Transit Alert on Mildenhall. Maybe it will stay functioning but be just RAF with transit USAF jets. Our military is getting weaker while the Russians & China get stronger.
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Jan 15, 2017 11:26:03 GMT 9
Post by Bullhunter on Jan 15, 2017 11:26:03 GMT 9
One of many fishing trips with my Lucky "318th FIS Hat" 1980's
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Jan 16, 2017 5:02:45 GMT 9
Post by Gene on Jan 16, 2017 5:02:45 GMT 9
good looking... and the kid to!!
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Apr 20, 2017 3:02:00 GMT 9
Post by adart on Apr 20, 2017 3:02:00 GMT 9
Northern Minnesota fishing trip in my younger years. Just after my 4 years in the Air Force. 11lb12oz walleye. Love my lucky fishing hat!!!
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Apr 20, 2017 6:25:43 GMT 9
Post by Gene on Apr 20, 2017 6:25:43 GMT 9
lets put a date...
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Apr 21, 2017 6:39:29 GMT 9
Post by Bullhunter on Apr 21, 2017 6:39:29 GMT 9
Arrived at Fairchild AFB the day prior to departure and checked into the Fairchild Inn. Met our friends Earl & Beckey for dinner then picked of a few things at WalMart. Skipped breckfast because of the big dinner the night before. Just a coffee mocha and a snack at Starbucks was enough. Later arrived at the Base Passenger Terminal and checked in.There were 27 seats available and we were number 1 & 2 called for the flight as retired military. I’d signed us up 47 days prior to give us good standing for seats. Had 4 USAF Members deploying and two military families traveling without their military member. Plenty of seats. We processed through security checks and then a bus took us out to our KC-135 jet. We boarded the bus and aircraft first because of Belinda using a cane. We were given seats in the front and everyone else were told to sit where they wanted. We were happy with our seats and I aired up the mattress our Pastor loaned us and got a few hours sleep. Belinda stretched out on the troop seats. While I was working on this Belinda tapped me on the shoulder and asked, “Do You want to see the Northern Lights?” I have a few good photos of them. At times it gets a bit chilly in the KC-135 so I went to the aircraft restroom and put on my long underware. I felt warmer but still could not fall asleep.Got a few winks here and there and that was all. Our daughter was working transit alert at RAF Mildenhall today and called me up to the flightdeck after we landed so I could take a few pictures of her & her alert truck leading our aircraft to the assigned parking spot. As soon as we got to our daughters house and spent sometime with our granddaughters and had dinner I was so tired I went to sleep. In two days we leave for a drive around Scotland.
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Apr 22, 2017 1:32:22 GMT 9
Post by Gene on Apr 22, 2017 1:32:22 GMT 9
looks like the flash didnt go off...
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