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Forum: Vietnam 08-03-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
It has been a while since I visited. I have been...

It has been a while since I visited. I have been up to my nuggets in "life". :D

It is damned cool that another child of a Dirty Thirty vet has showed up here. I've passed on the information to...
Forum: Vietnam 11-27-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Dave, From what I understand, they guys...

Dave,

From what I understand, they guys should have gotten more than Air Medals.

This is so damned cool about the film. I am so looking forward to seeing it.

Let me know if there is...
Forum: Vietnam 11-25-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Holy Crap!!!! That is so cool. I never...

Holy Crap!!!!

That is so cool. I never heard about the footage. How did you find out? Where can I find it?

If I could get that for my dad, that would be so AWESOME!!!

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 09-10-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Dave The "improved" scans are absolutely...

Dave

The "improved" scans are absolutely beautiful. I wish my dad had brought some pictures home with him.

I can't wait to see what else you have.

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 08-31-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Dave, These are great. I can't wait to...

Dave,

These are great. I can't wait to show them to my dad!!

Keep 'em coming!!

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 08-24-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
All I know is that for a long time I know that my...

All I know is that for a long time I know that my dad flew in Vietnam but I had no real idea what that meant. As I got older and I began to understand more of the world, my dad told me some of the...
Forum: Vietnam 08-19-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
The patch my dad has looks a lot like this one. ...

The patch my dad has looks a lot like this one. Like David said they were hand made. I have my dad's decorations (including his Vietnamese wings)in a display case but I have never seen the...
Forum: Vietnam 06-08-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Thumbs up Stick, Words like that coming from a...

Stick,

Words like that coming from a veteran makes me feel very proud. I can never thank my dad or you guys enough for going into harms way. The very least a civy like me can do is keep their...
Forum: Vietnam 06-08-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Dave, I will try to get dad to take a look...

Dave,

I will try to get dad to take a look at the film and see what he says. The one with the VIP is a little small, but I will do my best. I will see if dad remembers a 9+ plane paratrooper...
Forum: Vietnam 06-06-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Great Movies

Dave,

I have never seen any film from our dad's time in Vietnam. I have seen a couple of snap shots, but never film. Any more would be awesome. Thanks for sharing what you have.

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 06-04-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Your kind words are greatly appreciated Boats. ...

Your kind words are greatly appreciated Boats.

Sorry I have bee off the forum for a while ... life and the job have been kicking my ass lately. At leat things have calmed down a bit.

I have...
Forum: Vietnam 04-15-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Hey katezea, it's great to see another Dirty...

Hey katezea, it's great to see another Dirty Thirty Brat in the forums. My dad's name is James W. Bender (top row, center of the big picture). I will ask my dad if he remembers your dad and...
Forum: Vietnam 02-26-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,585
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
You know, I never did serve in the military or go...

You know, I never did serve in the military or go to Vietnam, but my dad did and is PISSES ME OFF to no end when some scum-sucker lies about their service, especially service during war. I vaguely...
Forum: Vietnam 02-20-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,960
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I am sorry that your dad passed Dave. I might...

I am sorry that your dad passed Dave. I might not be elligible to give the hand salute but the sentiment is still there. I have deep appreciation and admiration for the men and women who wore (and...
Forum: Vietnam 12-08-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Bau muoi lam

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Forum: Vietnam 12-08-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I am glad your dad is doing well. I hope the...

I am glad your dad is doing well. I hope the holidays are a wonderful, peaceful time for you and your family.

Take care,

Todd
Forum: Veterans Concerns 11-27-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,925
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Unhappy Military funerals

I know this can be a difficult question ..... but does anyone know how to go about arranging a military funeral for an Air Force veteran who flew in Vietnam. There is another here who has a dad who...
Forum: Vietnam 11-27-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
The Air Force only gave my dad a single air medal...

The Air Force only gave my dad a single air medal too. Hell, they should have gotten bronze stars, silver stars, DFCs .....

I understand your frustration. I am sorry your dad is not doing well....
Forum: Vietnam 11-18-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I can't say enough about this site!!!! :D :D I...

I can't say enough about this site!!!! :D :D I was beginning to think I wasn't going to find a darned thing about the Dirty Thirty. At least now things are starting to come together. I am realy proud...
Forum: New Members 11-01-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,274
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Talking Check Your Messages

Erik,

Thaks a lot for the info. Check your PM.

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 11-01-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I seem to remember hearing that Nguyen Cao Ky...

I seem to remember hearing that Nguyen Cao Ky went back to Vietnam. I heard somewhere he was getting flak for trying to reconcile with the Communists in Vietnam and that he may move back there. :eek:
Forum: New Members 10-30-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,274
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I appreciate the link but I have already been to...

I appreciate the link but I have already been to the Air Force museum site. Unfortunately there is only a brief mention of American pilots flying with the Vietnamese in 1962 in Bowers' book. He deals...
Forum: Vietnam 10-30-2008, 07:39 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
I have talked to my dad about the Dirty Thirty. ...

I have talked to my dad about the Dirty Thirty. I have gotten a lot of stories .... some funny, a few sad .... but all were great in getting a feal for what the guys were doing over there.

I...
Forum: New Members 10-29-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,274
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Thanks David ...... I am really hoping that I can...

Thanks David ...... I am really hoping that I can find something on my dad's unit. The Air Force just isn't being all that helpful so I figured you guys would be a better source.

Todd
Forum: Vietnam 10-29-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,891
Posted By Son-Of-Pilot
Knowing my luck Lam probably means Dirty. :eek: ...

Knowing my luck Lam probably means Dirty. :eek:

I just can't seem to get much headway on this project ....

Todd
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