I was stationed there 88-90 as an FB-111A ESC troop (Aircon, oxy, pressurization...you know all the things to keep the crew comfortable while bombing the bad guys!) ...and I was at that air show, too! Thanks for the upload!
@@douglasspaltro2697 I am sure we do. Heyford was my only duty base, I only spent 2 years 3 months activity duty. I got out early from active when they offered early out due to budget cuts. My Dad had passed a few months before the offer to get get out, when the offer came up I took it. My family had issues going on back home. Then I joined active reserves at Bergstrom AFB (f4’s then f16’s) back home until 3yrs later they closed Bergstrom. With every thing that had happed I really enjoyed my experience in the AF, it was the best decision I have ever made for myself. On the EF we worked our butts off, but I learned so much.
Great too see footage from Pease when it was still an active -111 base! I've been searching the internet for a long time for video's of F-111's at Pease AFB.
Remember several Class A encampments at Pease with the Civil Air Patrol. My favorite was the year I did OJT and worked the flight line with 509th OMS. One exciting day I was coming out of the mess hall and heard an alarm. Hurried back the OMS hanger and was watching FB-111s taking off with full afterburner. This 16 year old was wondering what the hell was going on when the van I was working with pulled up and the driver yelled, "get the f--k in!" Turned out it was an ORI, which is retrospect was pretty cool.
I spent 2 years on the flight line working the FB111-A. Because of some problems, I worked most of the air shows as punishment but I loved every second looking back (509th bomb squadron 1973-74). Because my mother was born in England and married an Air Force military policeman from the US, for some reason I never received security clearance, so everytime I went on the flightline with no badge, I had to have a tech sgt or better escort me off the flight line. I got really tired of being spread eagled on the ground with a half a dozen rifles pointed at me until my escort came to bail me out. After a while I was the designated brake rider in the FB's when they were jockeyed around for maintenance. I received my clearance when I processed out--go figure. Just a shout out to a buddy from Dayton Ohio, I haven't heard from in 45 years----Hey Rick Dobbins and to Robert Bogardus from New York.
Brings back memories. I was stationed at Pease 78-81 and it was a great experience. I still remember the day in 1981 we lost a bomber in Portsmouth. I was coming back from Boston with a friend and heading in middle afternoon to be to work at 4. Just as we took the exit off I-95 to the back gate of the base, we saw the 111 go down. What a sight... will never forget it. Just glad that, amazingly, nobody was injured.
My last Air Force job was in OMS at Pease AFB, NH. I towed these super aircraft on the flight line and to hangers for repairs. Great aircraft! I hate the fact that the Air Force retired them!
@@dwightparker3867 They should have kept them around until 2010 like Australia did I only ever saw one fly when I was a kid in the early 90s at Hanscom afb
I was a crewchief at pease from 80-82,rotated out after 4.I remember the hair standing up on my neck when I got my first klaxon on alert! I remember preying that those birds wouldnt launch! 4 of the 7 we had on alert had 2 SCRAM`s in the bay with gravity bombs on pilons,the remaining had alternate configurations of SCRAM`s and gravity bombs What an awesome and destructive weapons system!
Short Range Attack Missile. (SRAM), the SRAMs were fired so the FB-111A could blast its way through defenses using the SRAMs and their 200 kt warheads, then drop its much more powerful gravity bombs(megaton plus warheads) on a more strategic target.
stationed at pease from 1975 (oct) to jul 1979, was an aerospace physiologist, assigned to the hosp squadron , loved the area, new wicks fish house, etc, great assignment miss the air force, retired in 1995 from ki swayer
oh....and with the closure of Pease...a major downturn followed in portsmouth, newington etc. remember the newington mall? it is nothing like you remember...half of it is closed
I was stationed @ Pease AFB ('82-'85). The Newington mall ended up becoming a shopping center after the Fox Run Mall opened. I miss being young and being in NH.
I was there January 88 to January 90. 509 FMS A/R shop. I enjoyed the -135 a lot but the -111 not so much. What is done with flight control computers now was done, on the -111, mechanically with cams and gears for wing sweep position and whether or not the flaps and slats would move. Our shop did crash recovery too.........most interesting job I've ever had.
I had two tours of duty at Plattsburgh flying the FB. It was the smartest aircraft in its day. I hope you have as many happy memories there as di my children.
I was stationed there from 77-80, 509th Headquarters Squadron, Air Crew Life Support...all the survival gear in the cock pit.....this brings back a lot memories from working the Flight Line, especially at night....It's hard to describe to someone who has never seen this plane or worked the Flight Line...I miss it....
Took a couple of tours of Pease AFB with my Scout troop back in the late 1980s. Always a fun experience. Was sad when I heard it was closing down, it was always a source of pride for me that we had an Air Force Base in New Hampshire.
People can debate capabilities all the time. The F-111 was retired because of maintenance costs, NOT its performance stats and capabilities. Less than 10% of the aircraft (all the dissimilar F-111 models; the A, D, E, and F) in TAC were costing that division of USAF 20-25% of their annual maintenance budget. As far as reality is concerned, the F-111 had greater payload and much greater range than any tactical plane flying TODAY. The farthest-ranged F-111s could easily travel over 1000 miles on a mission to and FROM a target -- that's 2,000 miles, double the range of anything flying today! Most tactical types have problems reaching 500 miles to and from target in total. They simply don't carry enough fuel and their aerodynamics aren't optimized for the attack mission at high speed. The fastest tactical aircraft we had in the US arsenal prior to the F-111 retirement was the F-model. The F-111F could hit Mach 2.73 at altitude and Mach 1.4 on the deck. That's, of course, lightly loaded and with no external stores. NOTHING we have today matches that speed! It's true that F-15E can dogfight and has generally faster acceleration and climb than the F-111 BUT it can dogfight only without a ton of weight on its wings which create drag and lower its turn capability, and the F-15E is stuck with conformal tanks that can't be punched off and add weight and drag to the plane that stays even after they're empty of fuel! Even without the conformal tanks attached -- which require hours to remove with special equipment! --, the F-15E cannot turn as fast as the A or C models and it's 3,000 lbs heavier empty! While they train F-15E crews in aerial combat that's not their main task. They are are fighter-BOMBERS with the emphasis on attack. What is not in doubt is that the F-111 was a smoother ride at low level. The F-15E has a very big wing that causes a lot of bumps down. The F-16 loaded actually has a much smoother ride at low level because it's a smaller plane with a smaller wing that rapidly becomes highly loaded with a significant bomb load. The F-111 had higher wing-loading regardless of load and a far less-bumpy ride than the F-15E. Much easier plane to endure at low level over a significant distance.
Was stationed at Pease from 1979 - 1981, working on the FB-11 in the Missile Analysis Shop (SRAM Flightline). First, and best assignment of my 20 year career.
what an awesome aircraft. I went to Plattsburgh back around 84-85. Then I was stationed at Carswell AFB in TX from 87-91. Had sum FB-111's stop by there for fuel. Man they held quite a bit of fuel especially when they had drop tanks
Great video Bob! I was probably there that day, since I always went to the Pease airshows/open house every year from 1985 until 1988. Then the 509th transferred to Whiteman AFB, the base changed to civilian hands and now you have pay to enter the airshows. Miss the good old days!
I worked on them at Pease from 83-86 as an aircraft electrical systems technician. Generator systems, landing gear, fueling, lights, anti skid system, good but, if you had to replace the overheat loops in the main wheel well. Major pain in the ass.
I used to sit on Willsboro Point on Lake Champlain and watch pairs of FB-111As take off from Plattsburgh AFB, come down the lake and then turn west and start their run across the Adirondacks toward the range at Camp Drum.
That nose strut sure was serviced! Last demo at McClellan AFB Sacramento had to be the tightest flight as far as area covered by an F-111, need to find that video & post it...
Us CCs would launch the airshow bmbrs from the "north forty". The AC Comes out and fires up the plane, then says "chief, I got a 32 load (full internal fuel). Uh, yes Sir. Well Chief, I can't do anything with that much fuel, call a defuel truck. Ah, Sir it'll take 30-45 min. for them to get way out here. OK, well disconnect and marshal to the center line, I'll burn it off. Bah, OK Sir. He went to double burner for three minutes. I'm looking at the rudder for blistering paint. When he comes back to idle, he gives me a thumbs up, and goes. When he taxis back and shuts down, I ask "sir that's awesome, if you took off and stay in burner, how long would that last"? He said 8-10 min. before your out of gas or burn up during re entry(with a wink and a nod). :)
Well, it was supposed to be the replacement for the B-52's. The most sofisicated military jet ever produced at thst time serving from the late 60's up to the early 90's. Thanks G.D.
Was at Pease Briefly in 1985, after rotating back to CONUS from RAF UH. Separated in Jul 85. Rough transition back to the world for me. Nice place, but too cold for my tastes.
I grew up in England with the F-111 it was an everyday part of my life . I spent 10 years at Upper Heyford a great plane truly missed by any that have touched one
Ditto. I spent the summer of '79 at Plattsburg (my brother was stationed there). The only thing louder is a B-1 on full afterburner. That'll rattle some fillings loose...
I was there! We went out to retrieve components! As I remember the pilot tried to complete a roll initiated by the flight control comp. He was too low and could not recover.... 509th OMS
@@raymondburby1624 Hey Ray. I remember we worked tankers so seldom, that when they split us up nobody wanted to go to Tankers. No one felt comfortable working them. I seem to remember drawing names out of a hat to see who would end up stuck with Tankers. I think I recall Frank's hat being used for that. Do you remember? Nobody can find Bert Simard either. I was in touch with him until around 1995. he was at Plattsburgh working a contract rewiring trains then. Joe
I will go to the grave saying this. I still believe there is still a mission in today's U.S. Air Force for the F-111As. Much rather have had my tax dollars invested in keeping these in the air over and F-35A any day!
+Stephen Lougee All FB pilots were awesome!!! Brains and balls of steel to be able to attack the USSR. On mostly a one way ride. for America. You should be proud of your dad.
Hi Stephen, I flew 111s at Pease from 1980-1985...one of the best experiences in my life. Be proud of your Dad...the FB-111 Force were top notched guys! Keep your Mach up! Bob Nager
Hi Bob. How was the crew force for the FBs selected? I heard it was mostly top performers from the KC-135 and B-52 force with a lieutenant straight out of UPT and UNT taken on an occasional basis. Is this true?
Cannon? God bless you man. There isn't anything out there except... jets! Now it's just MC-130s. Those guys weren't happy about having to leave Hurlburt!
Work security police canine unit between 74 and 76. 509 bomb wing K9 security police squadron Patrolled these nuke tipped loaded planes and perimeters and The bomb bunkers. Awesome times to remember and reflect on
Fort Drum, over near Watertown, NY is the Army base in Upstate NY. The base at Plattsburg,NY was the Air Force Base, (now closed), where, along with Pease AFB, NH, the FB version of the Aardvark was based.
One of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.
Great video! I was at this airshow, and I was 10 years old. I later flew out of Pease as a pilot for a company based there.
I was stationed there 88-90 as an FB-111A ESC troop (Aircon, oxy, pressurization...you know all the things to keep the crew comfortable while bombing the bad guys!) ...and I was at that air show, too! Thanks for the upload!
I was same afsc but on the Ef’s at Heyford at that same time.
@@kevinr5187 We probably know some of the same troops...some Heyford folks ended up at Pease.
@@douglasspaltro2697 I am sure we do. Heyford was my only duty base, I only spent 2 years 3 months activity duty. I got out early from active when they offered early out due to budget cuts. My Dad had passed a few months before the offer to get get out, when the offer came up I took it. My family had issues going on back home. Then I joined active reserves at Bergstrom AFB (f4’s then f16’s) back home until 3yrs later they closed Bergstrom. With every thing that had happed I really enjoyed my experience in the AF, it was the best decision I have ever made for myself. On the EF we worked our butts off, but I learned so much.
Great too see footage from Pease when it was still an active -111 base! I've been searching the internet for a long time for video's of F-111's at Pease AFB.
Remember several Class A encampments at Pease with the Civil Air Patrol. My favorite was the year I did OJT and worked the flight line with 509th OMS. One exciting day I was coming out of the mess hall and heard an alarm. Hurried back the OMS hanger and was watching FB-111s taking off with full afterburner. This 16 year old was wondering what the hell was going on when the van I was working with pulled up and the driver yelled, "get the f--k in!" Turned out it was an ORI, which is retrospect was pretty cool.
I spent 2 years on the flight line working the FB111-A. Because of some problems, I worked most of the air shows as punishment but I loved every second looking back (509th bomb squadron 1973-74). Because my mother was born in England and married an Air Force military policeman from the US, for some reason I never received security clearance, so everytime I went on the flightline with no badge, I had to have a tech sgt or better escort me off the flight line. I got really tired of being spread eagled on the ground with a half a dozen rifles pointed at me until my escort came to bail me out. After a while I was the designated brake rider in the FB's when they were jockeyed around for maintenance. I received my clearance when I processed out--go figure. Just a shout out to a buddy from Dayton Ohio, I haven't heard from in 45 years----Hey Rick Dobbins and to Robert Bogardus from New York.
I was at Cannon from '74 to '78...worked on the D-Model...love the Aardvarks!!
Brings back memories. I was stationed at Pease 78-81 and it was a great experience. I still remember the day in 1981 we lost a bomber in Portsmouth. I was coming back from Boston with a friend and heading in middle afternoon to be to work at 4. Just as we took the exit off I-95 to the back gate of the base, we saw the 111 go down. What a sight... will never forget it. Just glad that, amazingly, nobody was injured.
I was working the flight line that night when the pilots walked up to our truck and said they had just crashed…we didn’t believe them at first…
Heh, I was a FB-111A crew chief and worked this at this show. Thanks for the upload.
My last Air Force job was in OMS at Pease AFB, NH. I towed these super aircraft on the flight line and to hangers for repairs. Great aircraft! I hate the fact that the Air Force retired them!
@@dwightparker3867 They should have kept them around until 2010 like Australia did
I only ever saw one fly when I was a kid in the early 90s at Hanscom afb
I was a crewchief at pease from 80-82,rotated out after 4.I remember the hair standing up on my neck when I got my first klaxon on alert! I remember preying that those birds wouldnt launch! 4 of the 7 we had on alert had 2 SCRAM`s in the bay with gravity bombs on pilons,the remaining had alternate configurations of SCRAM`s and gravity bombs What an awesome and destructive weapons system!
Short Range Attack Missile. (SRAM), the SRAMs were fired so the FB-111A could blast its way through defenses using the SRAMs and their 200 kt warheads, then drop its much more powerful gravity bombs(megaton plus warheads) on a more strategic target.
stationed at pease from 1975 (oct) to jul 1979, was an aerospace physiologist, assigned to the hosp squadron , loved the area, new wicks fish house, etc, great assignment
miss the air force, retired in 1995 from ki swayer
+John Collins newicks is long gone, same with ponderosa and many other places
too bad great food and plenty of it. one of the best sac bases ever.
john..
oh....and with the closure of Pease...a major downturn followed in portsmouth, newington etc. remember the newington mall? it is nothing like you remember...half of it is closed
I was stationed @ Pease AFB ('82-'85). The Newington mall ended up becoming a shopping center after the Fox Run Mall opened. I miss being young and being in NH.
I was there January 88 to January 90. 509 FMS A/R shop. I enjoyed the -135 a lot but the -111 not so much. What is done with flight control computers now was done, on the -111, mechanically with cams and gears for wing sweep position and whether or not the flaps and slats would move. Our shop did crash recovery too.........most interesting job I've ever had.
I was at Pease from 1986 to 1990. :) WOrking on the Pig's avionics.
I had two tours of duty at Plattsburgh flying the FB. It was the smartest aircraft in its day. I hope you have as many happy memories there as di my children.
Hi Bryan, got a lot of good memories too.
I was stationed there from 77-80, 509th Headquarters Squadron, Air Crew Life Support...all the survival gear in the cock pit.....this brings back a lot memories from working the Flight Line, especially at night....It's hard to describe to someone who has never seen this plane or worked the Flight Line...I miss it....
Took a couple of tours of Pease AFB with my Scout troop back in the late 1980s. Always a fun experience. Was sad when I heard it was closing down, it was always a source of pride for me that we had an Air Force Base in New Hampshire.
Although it is an Air National Guard Base. So there is still a military presence there.
Worked on them at McClellan AFB, and I swear I had my hands in every Vark in the inventory. Fantastic AC, still better than the F-15E.
wrong
F-15E is far more capable and like the FB it's nuclear capable too
People can debate capabilities all the time.
The F-111 was retired because of maintenance costs, NOT its performance stats and capabilities. Less than 10% of the aircraft (all the dissimilar F-111 models; the A, D, E, and F) in TAC were costing that division of USAF 20-25% of their annual maintenance budget.
As far as reality is concerned, the F-111 had greater payload and much greater range than any tactical plane flying TODAY. The farthest-ranged F-111s could easily travel over 1000 miles on a mission to and FROM a target -- that's 2,000 miles, double the range of anything flying today! Most tactical types have problems reaching 500 miles to and from target in total. They simply don't carry enough fuel and their aerodynamics aren't optimized for the attack mission at high speed.
The fastest tactical aircraft we had in the US arsenal prior to the F-111 retirement was the F-model. The F-111F could hit Mach 2.73 at altitude and Mach 1.4 on the deck. That's, of course, lightly loaded and with no external stores. NOTHING we have today matches that speed!
It's true that F-15E can dogfight and has generally faster acceleration and climb than the F-111 BUT it can dogfight only without a ton of weight on its wings which create drag and lower its turn capability, and the F-15E is stuck with conformal tanks that can't be punched off and add weight and drag to the plane that stays even after they're empty of fuel! Even without the conformal tanks attached -- which require hours to remove with special equipment! --, the F-15E cannot turn as fast as the A or C models and it's 3,000 lbs heavier empty! While they train F-15E crews in aerial combat that's not their main task. They are are fighter-BOMBERS with the emphasis on attack.
What is not in doubt is that the F-111 was a smoother ride at low level. The F-15E has a very big wing that causes a lot of bumps down. The F-16 loaded actually has a much smoother ride at low level because it's a smaller plane with a smaller wing that rapidly becomes highly loaded with a significant bomb load. The F-111 had higher wing-loading regardless of load and a far less-bumpy ride than the F-15E. Much easier plane to endure at low level over a significant distance.
Was stationed at Pease from 1979 - 1981, working on the FB-11 in the Missile Analysis Shop (SRAM Flightline). First, and best assignment of my 20 year career.
what an awesome aircraft. I went to Plattsburgh back around 84-85. Then I was stationed at Carswell AFB in TX from 87-91. Had sum FB-111's stop by there for fuel. Man they held quite a bit of fuel especially when they had drop tanks
medic at 509th Hospital -watched these guys take off and land every day !
I,m a Plattsburgh person 77/79 I will never forget those cold nights.
Great video Bob! I was probably there that day, since I always went to the Pease airshows/open house every year from 1985 until 1988. Then the 509th transferred to Whiteman AFB, the base changed to civilian hands and now you have pay to enter the airshows. Miss the good old days!
I worked on them at Pease from 83-86 as an aircraft electrical systems technician. Generator systems, landing gear, fueling, lights, anti skid system, good but, if you had to replace the overheat loops in the main wheel well. Major pain in the ass.
I used to sit on Willsboro Point on Lake Champlain and watch pairs of FB-111As take off from Plattsburgh AFB, come down the lake and then turn west and start their run across the Adirondacks toward the range at Camp Drum.
That nose strut sure was serviced! Last demo at McClellan AFB Sacramento had to be the tightest flight as far as area covered by an F-111, need to find that video & post it...
Us CCs would launch the airshow bmbrs from the "north forty". The AC Comes out and fires up the plane, then says "chief, I got a 32 load (full internal fuel). Uh, yes Sir. Well Chief, I can't do anything with that much fuel, call a defuel truck. Ah, Sir it'll take 30-45 min. for them to get way out here. OK, well disconnect and marshal to the center line, I'll burn it off. Bah, OK Sir. He went to double burner for three minutes. I'm looking at the rudder for blistering paint. When he comes back to idle, he gives me a thumbs up, and goes. When he taxis back and shuts down, I ask "sir that's awesome, if you took off and stay in burner, how long would that last"? He said 8-10 min. before your out of gas or burn up during re entry(with a wink and a nod). :)
Loved watching these flying over I-95 on there landing approach.
My father was stationed at Plattsburgh and flew these about that time.
Well, it was supposed to be the replacement for the B-52's.
The most sofisicated military jet ever produced at thst time serving from the late 60's up to the early 90's. Thanks G.D.
Was at Pease Briefly in 1985, after rotating back to CONUS from RAF UH. Separated in Jul 85. Rough transition back to the world for me. Nice place, but too cold for my tastes.
I grew up in England with the F-111 it was an everyday part of my life . I spent 10 years at Upper Heyford a great plane truly missed by any that have touched one
While I was a DCC on the A models out of Mtn Home, great video! Sure miss the F-111!
509th AMS ECM shop. 69-71. 52's and FB111A. Loved it all.
One of the loudest jet's I've ever heard take off (Plattsburg AFB NY)
Ditto. I spent the summer of '79 at Plattsburg (my brother was stationed there). The only thing louder is a B-1 on full afterburner. That'll rattle some fillings loose...
Ditto. I spent 83-86 at Pease. Many times sat at the end of the hammerhead during take offs.
I sure miss the F-111's at Pease.
Worked on them in Mountain home in the Mid 80's. Awesome plane.
I was there! We went out to retrieve components! As I remember the pilot tried to complete a roll initiated by the flight control comp. He was too low and could not recover.... 509th OMS
Great footage of the old girl.
Brings back memories...509th oms..81-83
+allen copley Was TDY there in Pease, next was Plattsburgh,30- below zero weather trying to put on a shim on the spoilers. Ah,good times.
For real 509th also, FMS 83-86
I was Job Control Senior Controller at Plattsburgh 71-77 and NCOIC Bomber Phase 80-82.
I loved working on the aardvark
Great to see the FB on youtube! Thank you!
I miss watching and hearing these planes fly over head. I still live a few miles from Pease.
Where are the SRAM's flight modes selected with the FB-111, please?
It was fun working on FB-111A in summer time not in the winter. AMS 79-82
In FMS from 83-86. Froze my ass off in winter.
I was on the flightline that day!
Me too Ray.
Me too, boss! (Ray was my ECS lead... Frank Chavez my direct supervisor)
@@douglasspaltro2697 Wish we could find Frank!
@@raymondburby1624 He dropped off the map Ray. This is Joe. I don't remember Douglas. He must have come in after I went over to Tankers.
@@raymondburby1624 Hey Ray. I remember we worked tankers so seldom, that when they split us up nobody wanted to go to Tankers. No one felt comfortable working them. I seem to remember drawing names out of a hat to see who would end up stuck with Tankers. I think I recall Frank's hat being used for that. Do you remember? Nobody can find Bert Simard either. I was in touch with him until around 1995. he was at Plattsburgh working a contract rewiring trains then. Joe
I was station when I left Utapao Thailand here from 1972-1974 MMS B-52's this was my last base before I got out in 1974.
I will go to the grave saying this. I still believe there is still a mission in today's U.S. Air Force for the F-111As. Much rather have had my tax dollars invested in keeping these in the air over and F-35A any day!
I was there 78-87, barracks 80.....SSGT Russell, Wild man Russ.
Did the F-111 have the same Engines as the F-14 !?
And What was the Difference between Aardvark and the Raven !?
This video brings many memories. Are we sure it is Pease. Where F-18's in the background
Yes it is Pease. They were there for the airshow.
Anyone know the pilot? My Dad was a FB pilot at Pease during this time frame
+Stephen Lougee All FB pilots were awesome!!! Brains and balls of steel to be able to attack the USSR. On mostly a one way ride. for America. You should be proud of your dad.
Hi Stephen,
I flew 111s at Pease from 1980-1985...one of the best experiences in my life. Be proud of your Dad...the FB-111 Force were top notched guys! Keep your Mach up! Bob Nager
Hi Bob. How was the crew force for the FBs selected? I heard it was mostly top performers from the KC-135 and B-52 force with a lieutenant straight out of UPT and UNT taken on an occasional basis. Is this true?
Stephen Lougee
I was there that day, 509th AMS!
Who are you? I was there too! AMS 87-90
Plattsburgh AFB 1969-73, 380th AMS, B-52, KC-135 and FB-111A
I was also in 380th AMS at PAFB - 1973-1977. Auto-AGE shop (automatic test stations), Integrated Avionics Repair Technician.
+380AMS 380th maintenance squad.81-84
best sound bar none
Cool plane but glad it didn't work out for the Navy. Would've meant no Tomcat!
I was there!
Whispering Death!
Pease was a great base. Of course the water was contaminated and they hid that from us…
Canon AFB NM, F111 D Model, 1978 - 1981
Cannon? God bless you man. There isn't anything out there except... jets! Now it's just MC-130s. Those guys weren't happy about having to leave Hurlburt!
I was gonna be stationed at Pease then came BRAC.....I was at A school at Chanute AFB....then crosstrained different MOS
She will fly above mach 3.
I was there from 78-81 too... FMS - Airframe
Hm,
I think I arrived at the Airframe shop Fall 1980 !! Wonder who you were ?
Marshall Rader
It was fun bomber to work on and watch it take off at night. 509 AMS 80-82
Work security police canine unit between 74 and 76.
509 bomb wing K9 security police squadron Patrolled these nuke tipped loaded planes and perimeters and The bomb bunkers.
Awesome times to remember and reflect on
you mean Fort Drum in Upstate NY?
Fort Drum, over near Watertown, NY is the Army base in Upstate NY. The base at Plattsburg,NY was the Air Force Base, (now closed), where, along with Pease AFB, NH, the FB version of the Aardvark was based.
2:30 fucking goosebumps
i was there!
Nice👍
2:29 😎
Ground following radar.
509th AMS 82-86
Ft Drum bomb plot. 77-80
85-87 509th mms
Ain't she Pretty