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Please pass on the news that Paul Harrington passed away March 19^th. He was proud to have been a member of your elite group. On behalf of his wife, Patricia, and children, Laura and Paul III, we thank you for the friendship and camaraderie that you provided to Paul. He was one of my best friends, and I will miss him dearly. Keith E. OwensI gneissguys@bellsouth.net. my home e-mail address of

Just a quick note, in the story by John Harris "Recon inVietnam"; the photo captioned "Max Minor and backseater Phil?",

Phil is, Col. Phillip N. Walker USAF Ret. and my dad. John didn't mention any loss of aircraft in his piece, but Max and my dad were shot down a short while after this photo was taken. Both were rescued, and dad recieved a Purple Heart for

injuries sustained while punching out. To hear him tell the story, it was no big deal and kind of amusing. Just another day on the job except for getting blasted out of what was, up to that point, a perfectly good airplane. Then spending the rest of the afternoon playing hide and seek with Charlie, until the "Jollie Greens" picked him and Max up. Dad's living in Stone Mountian Ga. and just celebrated his 74th birthday. Thanks, Chris Walker

Actually, the picture was taken as they returned from their final flight before going home. They were shot down before I got there which wasn't very long before this picture. If I can find more pictures, I'll pass them to Chris. John

My dad, MSGT Frederick A. McEwen, retired, served in the 8^th 1964-1966 At Clark AFB and Viet Nam and I am looking for a Squadron patch. Would you have a source perhaps? Thanks. Mike McEwen Virginia Department of Aviation McEwen@doav.virginia.gov)

NOTE: Several folks have asked for patches. My reply to them that we all keep them pretty tightly held. If you do have a source, let me know. (MW)
A Pakistani collector of photos is seeking photos of Pakistani B-57s. Yes, B-57s. Any help?

My father was Capt. William C. Mattis from Acampo CA. He was stationed at Clark in December of 1964 and then to Bien Hoa in early 1965. He was killed when his B-57 went down on March 11, 1965. If you know of any way to contact anyone who might have known him, I would appreciate it.

There is a dormitory named Mattis Hall in his honor at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. They are tearing it down, but have given us the opportunity for his name to be used on a new building and of course we have enthusiastically agreed. My mom passed away about a year and a half ago, and now I am trying to get in touch with anyone who might have known him. He also had a freind from flight school (1953 at Williams) named Bronco Akelsich from San Bernadino, CA, but I think he was out of the USAF by the time Viet Nam heated up. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. Charles Mattis (mattisc@acu.edu)

Chuck Ramsey adds more to the fun of flying the b-57 with no nav aids --- except a navigator --- in "Ferrying to the Philippines".

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There are several B-57 files in FLIGHTSIM avaialble at the following web site. Have fun trying to fly them. The files are provided with permission from author Bill Holker (bholker@wn.com.au)

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