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by toptiger
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Military Experiences, Funny, Sad, or just plain interesting
Replies: 8
Views: 1567

Re: Military Experiences, Funny, Sad, or just plain interest

Wayne, re " Bravos big ambush day was Aug. 19th 1968, but we were involved in many convoy ambushes. Including one where we watched three truck drivers marched into the rubber plantation by the NVA, A truly F-ed up story that ended years later to my great surprise. BTW the mini gun I'm holding i...
by toptiger
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Never Forget
Replies: 8
Views: 1578

Re: Never Forget

Wayne, I fear the liberals have already forgotten... but then this site is not about politics.
I flew my aircraft up and down the Hudson by the Towers. 4 times the friday before 9/11, then again that saturday when I flew direct back to central florida when I saw them for the last time.
by toptiger
Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: M37 Tires in Vietnam
Replies: 16
Views: 3673

Re: M37 Tires in Vietnam

WC Matt. Yes, I might need to get one. I have always loved the design and functionality. I have heard so many stories about theM-37's bad ride, lack of parts, low top speed etc, but I am sure it is all not true. Kinda like the m151 and the roll over issue, which after the A2 was mostly bs but contin...
by toptiger
Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: M37 Tires in Vietnam
Replies: 16
Views: 3673

Re: M37 Tires in Vietnam

Wayne, I flew the aircover that day for your convoy, leading a fireteam of Huey gunships.. I would love to know what went on on the ground, we were not able to remain on site long after the action stopped, and had to go to Tay Nihn for rearm/refuel. I do recall seeing a medevac shortly after the att...