Veteran Submitted Cold War Pictures
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Nike Hercules - 1967
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Unit Name: Bravo 256 ADA
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Picture taken in Germany
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Post short timer dunking - 1964
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 17th - 18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base
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| This is after the dunking in the tank where I got even with Mike Zeitner, best buddy for throwing me in. I gave him a saturated hug.. |
Picture taken in France
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Pilot climbing into his RF-101c Voodoo reconn jet - 1960
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Unknown
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| Display picture of RF-101c Voodoo with front camera bays open |
Picture taken in United States
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17th - 18th pilots training for NATO Royal Flush VIII Exercise - 1963
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 17th -18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base
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| Occurred May 1963 |
Picture taken in France
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Surprise Operation Readiness Inspection Alert 1963-64 - 1963
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 17th -18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base
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| The base subjected to an ORI |
Picture taken in France
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Splash Down at Laon Air Base - 1960
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 17th-18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base
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| At our photolab, occasionally they hold a short timers dunking. I had about 4 months to go before mustering out. Thrown in by my best friend Mike Zeitner with help from others. I did not go willingly. |
Picture taken in France
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17th Tac Reconn patch - 1960
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| Air Force |
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Unit Name: 17th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
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Picture taken in United States
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Laon Air Base - Part of my USAF Shadow Box - 1962
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base
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| Collage of photos from my France experience at Laon |
Picture taken in France
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Logo 66th Tac Reconn Wing - 1962
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 66th Tactical Recon Wing
Base Name: Laon Air Base (USAFE)
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Picture taken in France
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18th Tac Reconn Squadron Patch - 1960
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| Air Force |
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Unit Name: 18th TRS of 66th Tactical Recon Wing
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| I was first assigned this squadron, then assigned working the same place as 66th Combat Support Group |
Picture taken in United States
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Military Opps with 151st Clearmont Regiment from France - 1976
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| Army |
Cold War |
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Unit Name: 164TH MP CO
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Picture taken in Germany
Picture taken in Outside USA
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MP School Photo 1974
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| Army |
Cold War |
Unit Name: MP School Photo
Base Name: Ft. Gordon
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Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Georgia
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164TH MP CO 1976
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| Army |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 164TH MP CO
Base Name: Miesau Army Depot
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| Getting Ready For Guard Mount |
Picture taken in Germany
Picture taken in Outside USA
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1st Platoon 164th MP Company - 1976
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| Army |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 164TH MP CO
Base Name: Miesau ARMY Depot
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Picture taken in Germany
Picture taken in Outside USA
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507th USASA GP (SPD) - 1970
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Unit Name: 507TH USASA GP (SPD)
Base Name: Rhine-Main AFB, Frankfurt
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Picture taken in Germany
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Sgt Charles Basham 1981 - 1981
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| Army |
Cold War |
Unit Name: 170th MP Company, 504th MP Bn
Base Name: Presidio of San Francisco
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Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in California
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Pvt Basham 1976 - 1976
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| Army |
Cold War |
Unit Name: E-4-1 Infantry Taining Bn
Base Name: Ft. Benning
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| Infantry Graduation Picture |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Georgia
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Home Sweet Home - 1976
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| Army |
Cold War |
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Unit Name: CO A 1/32 Armor
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Picture taken in United States
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T-AOGS 1974
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| Navy |
Cold War |
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Unit Name: T-AOGS
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Picture taken in United States
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May 10, 1978 Hollywood Marines - 1978
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| Marines |
Cold War |
Unit Name: Platoon 3018
Base Name: MCRD-San Diego
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| Last days of boot camp, couldnt end fast enough |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in California
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A/1-C Lawrence Welch - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| Pop w/ Flight 148 Class-1955 |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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A/1-C Lawrence Welch w/ wife Sharon - 1955
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| Air Force |
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Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
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| Either Pop is shipping out or coming home on leave. |
Picture taken in United States
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Along the Yukon river - 1956
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: KEESLER AFB TECH SCHOOL
Base Name: Campion AFS
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Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Alaska
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A/1-C Lawrence Welch - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| This may have been taken at Sheppard AFB at the end of my fathers training to become an aircraft mechanic. He went on to serve honorably at SAC, Forbes AFB in Kansas from 1955 to 1960. He is in the center of this picture. |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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A/C-1 Lawrence Welch - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Forbes AFB
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| Pop joined the USAF at the age of 18. He served proudly and with honor from 1955 to 1960, Active Duty and 1960 to 1963 in the AF Reserves. |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Kansas
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Lawrence Welch & Buddy - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| I think this is Sheppard AFB, Texas (about 1955) |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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A/1-C Lawrence w/wife Sharon & daughter Cindy - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
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Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
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| Pop may be home on leave or ready to return to duty. |
Picture taken in United States
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Signatures of Buddies (1 of 4) - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| Possibly from when they all graduated basic training. That would have occurred in 1955 |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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Signatures of Buddies (2 of 4) - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| From Buddies of Lawrence Welch |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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Signatures of Buddies (3 of 4) - 1955
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| Air Force |
Cold War |
Unit Name: SAC 55th Air Refueling Squadron
Base Name: Sheppard AFB
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| Lots of guys signed these cards. Maybe someone you know. |
Picture taken in United States
Picture taken in Texas
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