In September of 1968 I left the resort and beach town of Minot North Dakota(Minot AFB)for the luxuries of Takhli Thailand. I was a security Policeman with the 355th SPS Squadron 1968-1969. Our Wing Commander at the time was Col. Horgan and Vice Wing Commander was Col. Drew. I think our Squadron Co. was a Cpt. Snyder. I pulled alot of duty at Wing Headquarters(Command Post) entry control point. Most of the guys I served with I don't remember. I'm terrible with names. While I was there I remember an EB-66 crashing off the end of the runway. I pulled security on the wreckage, and an F-105 crashing at the end of the runway. No one survived either crash. I don't remember who the crew members were. I also don't remember the name of the Thud pilot. A mind is a terrible thing to lose! Anyway I would really like to hear from any one who might remember me, or was at Takhli the same time I was there. Bill Hicks Sgt(E4) TRTAFB 355th SPS . williamjhicks@bellsouth.net Were any of the SP's exposed to Agent Orange ? I have severe Asthma and Type II Diabetes.
Re: Takhli SPS
Posted by Dave Manzi on 11/1/2009, 22:12:38, in reply to "Takhli SPS"
Hi Bill, I was at Takhli Mar68-Mar69 with the 354tfs as a weapons loader on the Thud. Spent many long hours on the flight line day and night. I certainly made some good friends, some of whom I still stay in touch with. Do you recall the time frame the Eb-66 crashed? Dave
Re: Takhli SPS
Posted by Bill Hicks on 11/28/2009, 19:27:56, in reply to "Re: Takhli SPS"
Dave, I'm not really sure of the time frame. Wish I could remember. It's just been too long. I can do some research and find out if you would like for me to. I'm slowly reestablishing frienships that I let go when I left Takhli. Some of the names I remember, some I don't. Do you remember the Country Playboys that played at the A/Club and NCO club? I definitely know about the long hours. Put a few in myself...........Bill Hicks
Re: Takhli SPS
Posted by Steve Wood on 2/16/2019, 7:02:45, in reply to "Takhli SPS"
Hi Bill, I was 355th SPS, March 69 to Jan 70. Worked variety of Security Posts on Cobra Flight, including area supervisor. Last few months there I was transferred to Law Enforcement and worked Desk Sgt and Town Patrol. I also remember the EB 66 crash and witnessed the F105 crash on the active runway and was near when they pulled the pilot out. I ended up with stage two prostate cancer at age 51, claim was conceded by VA in 2012. Due to after effects of major surgery, radiation treatments, etc. I have the names of those that died in the EB66 and the F105 if you are interested. Hope you are doing well. Steve
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In September of 1968 I left the resort and beach town of Minot North Dakota(Minot AFB)for the luxuries of Takhli Thailand. I was a security Policeman with the 355th SPS Squadron 1968-1969. Our Wing Commander at the time was Col. Horgan and Vice Wing Commander was Col. Drew. I think our Squadron Co. was a Cpt. Snyder. I pulled alot of duty at Wing Headquarters(Command Post) entry control point. Most of the guys I served with I don't remember. I'm terrible with names. While I was there I remember an EB-66 crashing off the end of the runway. I pulled security on the wreckage, and an F-105 crashing at the end of the runway. No one survived either crash. I don't remember who the crew members were. I also don't remember the name of the Thud pilot. A mind is a terrible thing to lose! Anyway I would really like to hear from any one who might remember me, or was at Takhli the same time I was there. Bill Hicks Sgt(E4) TRTAFB 355th SPS . williamjhicks@bellsouth.net Were any of the SP's exposed to Agent Orange ? I have severe Asthma and Type II Diabetes.
Re: Takhli SPS
Posted by Ron Pickering on 3/23/2019, 6:56:54, in reply to "Re: Takhli SPS"
I was at Takhli 355th SPS Oct 66-Oct 67. I remember spraying on the perimeter but fortunately I don't believe I have symptoms of Agent Orange.