Dude! I was stationed with the 6917th Sep 62 - Dec 63. Got released early for Christmas. It was a good mission, with experienced ops and leadership - at the flight level; at the top, not so much. Have many good memories of my tour there.
Cool! I loved the tour despite some “leadership” issues we had in out area. I lived in Specchiolla and did my darnedest to extend. Nothing like them mom and pop ristorantes for some good eats.