To: HANG THE EXPENSE; ralph rotten
A good read on the Thud in Viet Nam.
6 posted on
12/01/2015 4:01:17 AM PST by
Rummyfan
(Let us now try liberty)
To: Rummyfan
I know. I read the book way back when. That guy looks no nonsense for sure.Tough as nails to be sure.
8 posted on
12/01/2015 4:26:49 AM PST by
HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: Rummyfan
Thud Ridge was a real place, located north (and east if I recall)Hanoi, it was named so because of the number of F105’s that was shot down around it.
Coming in on a strike package the morning sun would reflect off the aluminum from the downed thuds, it sparkled.....
12 posted on
12/01/2015 9:02:38 AM PST by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
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