C-SPAN Cities Tour- Macon: Restoration of the F-100 Super Sabre
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2014
- Visit the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins Air Force Base where retired Major General Rick Goddard, former commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center is helping restore the fighter jet he flew in Vietnam some 45 years ago. Find out how this aircraft made its way back to the base where it made its very first landing, and how Goddard feels about the restoration.
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My Dad, Major Leigh M. Holt, flew the F100 in Vietnam from 1966 through 1967 out of Phan Rang. He told me that on one mission, his plane was hit by ground fire, which took out one hydraulic control system and dented the backup line. Because he had no wallet with him, he overflew the nearest base to get back to Phan Rang, and was grounded as a result. But, because they desperately needed pilots, he was back in the air a day later. Sadly, Dad passed away two days ago from cancer, but I would have so loved him to see this video. He loved that plane, and continued flying it in Lakenheath, England from 1967 to 1971. Thanks for keeping the memory alive!
As a weapons mechanic at Tuy Hoa. Vietnam, in 69 and 70, I loaded weapons on this very same aircraft. I saw the painting he had done of his aircraft, and noticed the nose art with the name Cong Killer, and remembered one of my old slides was a picture of that nose art.My connection to this bird is not the same as the General who flew her, but it is a connection, and I was stunned. I see a road trip to Ga., when they finish the restoration. May very well have loaded some of the General's weapons, as I was there in Sept of 69, when he made his last flight in her. All I can say is WOW!
I was a crew chief with the 416 at both Phu Cat and then Tuy Hoa in 68/69. Seeing all those panels off the plane reminded me you could almost totally disassemble the whole thing with a common screwdriver. Good memories.
George Carle Really that is great the Vietnam War was a war in which the Veterans were treated very poorly.
I was a weapons loader on F-111D and F models, and I say the very same thing when I come across a/c that have my blood, sweat, and yes, tears on them. I don't live far from this place, (2 hrs. north) and yes, you have to see it. It is an excellent museum, with a fantastic selection of aircraft from pre-WWII, to the currently in inventory. Take a road trip, George!
My Dad flew the Hun in Vietnam from 67-69, love this aircraft & I want to see it soon, thank you
That connection between a person and a machine who faced danger together is magical. Loved this vid. So glad she’s in from the cold.
This airplane's original tail number was 56-2995, which was shortened to 62-995. It served in the 104th TFG of the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, MA during the 1970's. I remember the day it left Westfield and made its last flight down to Otis to be put on static display. I remember asking the crew chief why it was being taken out of service. He told me that its time was up. It had too many cycles and too many flying hours on it to keep it flying any longer. Thankfully it didn't end up in the boneyard as did most of the other F-100's we had at Westfield. I'm glad to see the old girl is still around.
Nice video & fascinating story behind this very plane! In my oppinion the F-100 is one of the most aesthetic & well proportioned fighters ever built; good to know this one is being restored and taken good care of so people may appreciate it. Thx for sharing :-)
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Hello. I visited the museum and was looking at the 100 very closely. I lived near Otis but never saw this gat guard. If I read it right did this bird serve at Phan Rang A B Vietnam. If it did it was there the same time I was . 69-70 Security Police Sq.
Very Interesting, video, this F-100 has been on static display at Otis Air National Guard on Cape Cod, MA. This aircraft has been very important to my family and myself, since the late 1980's till November 2010 my father's name has been on that aircraft. Lt.Col Dante M. Memmolo. I was very surprised and offended that this aircraft was removed from the "Cape". Dante M. Memmolo Jr.
I respect your fathers service as a veteran! Did your father fly this aircraft in its history? Was an aircraft put back in its place?
@Brian Smith Oh shut up.
I was stationed at Bien HOA July 69- July 70. I was engine mech. F100 with j 57 engine was a mean machine! I miss all my friends I had at Bien Hoa.
Does anyone that was in the engine shop from 69 - 70 at Bien HOA have any interesting stories please reply. Does anyone remember when a 100 crashed on takeoff?
This airplane's original tail number was 56-2995, which was shortened to 62-995. It served in the 104th TFG of the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, MA during the 1970's. I remember the day it left Westfield and made its last flight down to Otis to be put on static display. I remember asking the crew chief why it was being taken out of service. He told me that its time was up. It had too many cycles and too many flying hours on it to keep it flying any longer. Thankfully it didn't end up in the boneyard as did most of the other F-100's we had at Westfield. I'm glad to see the old girl is still around.