Looking for some history on this plane or some place I can look up the history on it. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Jason
Thanks,
Jason
Find history on 63-7865
| Author | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Lulween |
Find history on 63-7865 |
Lead | |
|
Posts: 2 (09/13/02 03:27:08) |
|
||
|
DC10FE |
HERC BOOK | ||
|
Posts: 234 (09/13/02 04:23:24) |
Jason,
Stick $13.00 in an envelope & send it to Lars Olausson, Box 142, S-530 32, Satenas, Sweden. He'll send you a book with the history of every Herc ever built. Every Herc enthusiast's bible. As to your question, 63-7865 was delivered to TAC on 4/64 (464 TCW, Pope AFB). From there, it went to 50 TAS, 21 TAS, 374 TAW, 345 TAS, 36 TAS &, as I guess you know, is now with the 374 AW. In 1972, the airplane was awarded the Purple Heart. Hope this helps. |
||
|
Muff Millen |
7865 | ||
|
Posts: 66 (09/13/02 18:24:26) |
I don't know the entire history but a tid bit of info for your files.
1 July 1974 7865 was at Kadena and scheduled for a local...mission was cancelled due to fuel leaking from wing leading edge. 29 July 1974 I was the FE, Clo Duval was the pilot. We flew 7865 from Kadena to Yakota. 1Aug 1974 took it out to Iwo Jima and back to Yokota. 2 Aug 1974 went from Yokota to Marcus Island and back to Yokota. 3 Aug 1974 flew back to Kadena from Yakota. Total of 21 flying hours in three days and no maint problems noted in my log book. Muff Muff Where have you been, I've e mailed you and they all bounce back? Drop me a note. Bob bobdaley@sbcglobal.net |
||
|
herkhealer |
Re: 7865 | ||
|
Posts: 136 (09/13/02 19:24:16) |
will lars take a check?
|
||
|
bobdaley |
Re: 7865 | ||
|
Posts: 1534 (09/13/02 20:05:59) |
No He can't take a check as the bank charge is $15 for a foreign check. Also toss in $14 Total and he'll airmail it. Worth the buck. I have sent cash there many times before and no problem
|
||
|
Sam McGowan |
Worked and flew on it at Pope | ||
|
Posts: 131 (12/28/02 23:43:38) |
63-7865 was delivered to the 464th TCW at Pope right after I got there in December 1963. A year or so later it was one of several brand-new Es from Pope that were traded to the Dyess wing for their older 62 models. Lars shows it as being at Dyess in July 64 but I think that is too early.
I don't know where this "awarded Purple Heart" stuff come from since I never saw a purple heart painted on any of the As and Bs and they were all shot up. It must have been a CCK thing. The date is given as May 1, 1972 which would have been during the siege of An Loc. Sam McGowan Author "The Cave", A novel of the Vietnam War |
||
|
jconner2 |
purple hearts | ||
|
Posts: 36 (12/31/02 15:23:03) |
I was a loadmaster in the 772 in 67 and we got "Wounded Herky" certificates. Herky with a crutch under the wing. That was B models. I don't remember if the source was Lockheed or local.
|
||
|
rivars |
865 | ||
|
Posts: 31 (05/29/03 13:52:48) |
I flew this bird out of kontum on three engines, made it as far as pleiku. There was a purple heart plaque above the engineer's panel, but it was stolen while the bird was at yakota.
|
||
|
GaryChelette |
7865 | ||
|
Posts: 164 (05/30/03 11:33:25) |
The plaque is rightfully back where it belongs, with the aircraft. It is now at Ramstein AB, Germany. All you old herk guys should know that the aircraft is in excellent condition and is one of the best looking aircraft we have here. It was recently Refurbed and personnel here take alot of pride and are very enthusiastic about the aircraft being here. It has been given to a crew chief who in my mind will take care of her and not let her history be forgotten.
|
||
|
mightyherk7865 |
7865 nose art and acft name | ||
|
Posts: 4 (06/02/03 07:51:29) |
I am currently the Dedicated Crew Chief and I'm in search of 63-7865 's name and photo of nose art dated back to the Vietnam era. I would like to keep it's original name and nose art. Please pass on any info you may have. Does anyone know if Lars Olausson still has History books or any history and is he real .Thanks for all your help and time.
Jon rebidue 63-7865 Hi Jon Yes Lars is real. He is a retired Lt Col of the Swedish AF living in Sweden. He does have copies of the production list, the 21st Edition. They are $17 cash only from Lars Olausson Box142 S-53032 Satenas Sweden |
||
|
mightyherk7865 |
63-7865 | ||
|
Posts: 4 (06/02/03 07:59:39) |
Gary,
Thanks for the good words. My crew and self a working hard to keep her looking and flying great, the crew chief at Yakota also did and awesome job keeping her looking great.I am currently working on getting the Purple Heart ribbon placed above the crew door. If that doesn't work out then there will be a painting of the metal outside the door. later Jon 63-7865 |
||
|
rivars |
7865 | ||
|
Posts: 31 (06/02/03 09:47:18) |
I was on the crew that went in to pick her up at Kontum If you want any more info give me a shout at rivars@mctweb.net
|
||
|
bobdaley |
Re: 7865 | ||
|
Posts: 1534 (06/02/03 19:08:54) |
I have a copy of the newspaper article about 7865 at Kontum, From the CCK Base paper.
It tells the story and lists the AC as Lt Col Reed Mulkey, and the two crew chiefs as Sgt Jerry McClellan, and A1C Ronald Laboard. If you want a copy send me your snail mail address. Bob |
||
|
Reed |
63-7865 | ||
|
Posts: 6 (06/04/03 13:00:06) |
I had four plaques made up at CCK. They had the Purple Heart and a brief summary of the rocket attack damage incurred on 26 April 1972 and subsequent damage received on 1 May 1972 from another rocket attack. I was the pilot that took it in to Kontum and the pilot that brought it out on three engines. I have one of the plaques, I gave one to Jerry McClellan and one to Ron Laboard. The fourth was riveted to the engineer's overhead panel.
Reed Mulkey |
||
|
RC Johnson |
Plaque | ||
|
Posts: 321 (06/04/03 16:00:27) |
Do you have a nice digital pic of your plaque to share? What did you do in the "Dozen" while waiting for the work to be done on the plaques?
|
||
|
herkhealer |
Re: 63-7865 | ||
|
Posts: 136 (06/04/03 16:52:51) |
Reed,
It is a pleasure to hear from you regarding this. I was stationed at Yokota and had the plesure of working on this fine aircraft. Every time I would go out to it I would get chills thinking about what this aircraft went through. I can not imagine what it was like during that time and am in aww of the people that flew that aircraft after all that. Needless to say, I am in Flight Engineer school right now and just found out that I am going to be stationed back at Yokota, too bad 7865 is in Germany now, I would love to fly on that aircraft again...it is truly blessed. I am looking forward to going back to Japan and flying there again. Thanks, Brandon |
||
|
mightyherk7865 |
news paper article | ||
|
Posts: 4 (06/21/03 23:15:34) |
Bob,
I am the dedicated crew chief on 63-7865 and I would love to have a copy of the base article and any thing else you've got. I'm going to put it all at the nav station under plexi-glass for all to read. If your interested I have patches and coins I can repay you with. our squadron has split and our new coins and Patches aren't here yet but I do have the last batch. Just let me know what you want.My address is Jonathan Rebidue PsC1 box 1824 APO,AE 09009 Thanks tons Jon 7865 Hi Jon I am back in Dallas, I put it in the mail this AM. Bob |
||
|
mightyherk7865 |
coins/patches | ||
|
Posts: 4 (06/21/03 23:22:53) |
ALL,
Iv'e got coins and Patches to trade for and Pics or articles or anything pertaining to 63-7865. Jonathan Rebidue PCS1 BOX 1824 APO, AE 09009. jrebidue@hotmail.com Thanks Jon crew chief 63-7865 |
||
|
pgernon |
63-7865 | ||
|
Posts: 16 (06/22/03 07:38:10) |
Jon, I sent you a picture. Did you get it?
Paul |
||
|
bobdaley |
Re: 63-7865 | ||
|
Posts: 1534 (06/22/03 09:07:54) |
Jon
I am in Boston now but should be back to Dallas next week. I'll send you a copy of the article. Bob Reed Mulkey just sent me a copy of one of the original plaques. I'll e mail it to you too. |
||
|
rivars |
865 | ||
|
Posts: 31 (06/24/03 15:57:26) |
I would love to have a current picture of that ole bird. Reed sent me a picture of the plaque and it brought back some hairy memories. I even thanked Reed for the fantastic ride.
I sent you some Bob |
||
