Exceptionally crazy job. This stud went props to VRC 50 flying C-1A CODs .. Many traps, many engine failures. One time I had to fly from Iwakuni to Atsugi for repairs. Only there could I get the RMI, VOR, TACAN,etc repaired. Flew at night on airways using only a wet compass and ADF. Fudged all reports.
I flew a CH-53 out to the USS Coronado, then rode her to Rosy Roads, PR for 6 weeks of supporting an artillery battalion training over on Vieques.
My wife came down for a visit & stayed with me in the BOQ. The Navy was running a daily COD run to St Thomas to support a radar station, so we grabbed two “Space-A” seats on the C-1.
My wife thought that flight was a hoot! Spent the day wandering around St Thomas & hob-nobbing with the rich tourists, then caught the C-1 back to RR, PR. Wonderful vacation!