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Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by William Myatt on 12/6/2012, 14:45:55

Gents,

This comming 18 December will mark the 40th year since the "Christmas of 1972" or "The Raids over Hanoi and Hiphong For Christmas of 1972".

I remember it just like it was yesterday.
But what i find hard to believe is that it was 40years ago. It doesn't seem like it has been that many years have gone by.

Well, I have managed to find me a case of SINGHA Beer at my local liquor store and do plan on spending the "11 Days of Christmas 1972" all over again in remembering all of this starting on 18 December 2012,,,the 40 years ago Rememberencs......

Happy "Eleven Days Of Chritsmas 1972" To all of you who were there and took part in it.

Bill Myatt
F-111A Aardvarks
474 AMS

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Dennis on 12/7/2012, 15:26:14, in reply to "Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

Don't forget to get some rice bugs and a big plate of cow pot to go with your Singha.
Yeah, time does fly. I left in the spring of 70 after a year working on mostly F-105s. Still remember it all like it was yesterday.
...Dennis 355th AMS

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Mike Ridder on 1/27/2013, 16:25:35, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

F-111 Crew Chief 67-101 Red tail
Hope you enjoyed the Singhai

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Randy Sherwood on 3/8/2013, 0:00:40, in reply to "Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

I remember that day. I to was with the 474 tac fighter wing worked 23 hours loading weapons on the f111. Also have agent orange from there they sprayed the out side area. They admitted they did in august. Applying now for it caused the harding of the arteries and deterioration of them.they said and admitted to it. Tke care

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by John Ferguson on 4/14/2013, 15:28:42, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

Was there in 1972 fueling the F111's,had kidney cancer in 2011.Wondering if it was related to Agent Orange spraying.

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Sammy Bourque on 4/24/2013, 12:37:10, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

I was in the Fire Department and remember all the friends i made and wonder how many are still out there. Back then we all took care of our own and party on.

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by William Myatt on 2/8/2014, 20:35:42, in reply to "Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

Gents,

Hello to all. And yes I did have some good times drinking my SINGHA beer in remembering Christmas of 72.
How ever, I did have a little of grief just before the 18th in December. Some guy broke into my house and was in the process of trying to steal my wide screen TV. When he saw me coming from my bedroom with my 9mm, he said "oh shit" and took out running. I managed to get one shot off at him, but I missed and he got away. If only I had a round already chambered up in my gun, then I wood have nailed him in the kitchen.
It took me several days to unwind from all that, and finally was able to drink my SINGHA in regards to Christmas 72.

Bill Myatt

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Ken Hartley on 7/12/2014, 21:06:01, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

Was there working the KC-135 Tankers from 11ARS Altus AFB Oklahoma.
I remember the day before the campaign started. The flight-line was like a graveyard, every thing ready.

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Steve Morris on 10/17/2014, 5:55:59, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

I was there - control tower - Aug '72 - Aug '73.
Retired in '84. Kudos to you - your efforts helped bring back the POWs.

Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago

Posted by Steve Morris on 10/17/2014, 5:55:59, in reply to "Re: Eleven Days Of Christmas 1972, 40years ago"

I was there - control tower - Aug '72 - Aug '73.
Retired in '84. Kudos to you - your efforts helped bring back the POWs.

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