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I was the XO of that mud hole "camp" in 1968-69. I recognize the layout and remember the tall structure in the middle that we affectionately named "Silver Star Tower." Whenever we were under mortar/rocket attack, which was often, one of us would be assigned to climb that tower, try to visually pinpoint the position where the fire was originating and direct return fire with our mortars. Lovely job!
Amigo J.R.GUZMAN, me imagino que fuera así, pues Tito siempre tuvo grandes amigos en todo el Caribe. Quiero contarle una anegdota; Yo no tuve la dicha de conocer a Tito Rodriguez en vida, solo lo vi muerto cuando lo trajeron a Puerto Rico desde New York donde murio. Lo tuvieron 24 horas en la Funeraria Ehret en Hato Rey y al otro día lo trasladaron a Miami para su cremación. Todo eso sucedio en febrero 28 de 1973. Muchas gracias por su aprecio a nuestro Tito, cuyo nombre real era Pablo Rodriguez Saludos como siempre.
Hi! zeusman. Here, the US Air Force has set up a heliport in the '60s (called the Mí Ga heliport); then, by the U.S. military had been knocked out of this area, the airport was abandoned wild. Currently, here is a wealthy residential area :)
Hi! zeusman. I am impressed you have located the approximate location of your image while you have never come here, and the Google Earth satellite imagery of not updated here. Looking at your pictures, I know its location, because I was familiar with this area too long. Thank you. Best regards from Vietnam :))
I was graduateing from high school when this photo was taken only to walk on the same ramp 5 years later....Thanks for shareing. Al Walker
(A1C USAF) Jax Florida
Hi, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I haven't had a chance to talk to my dad, but I will soon. I wanted to make you aware that the location I selected was based upon the maps in the book "US Army Special Forces in SouthEast Asia, 1956-1975 Green Berets At War" by Shelby L. Stanton. Shelby has several maps in the book which pinpoint the camp near where I've placed my Dad's photographs. In addition, I tried to match the topography and infrastructure in the picture (canal in forground, road in the background). I've asked my dad to confirm the location but all he recalls was that the Parrots Beak was well within visual survaillence.
I have several photos of the reconnaissance mission my dad was on to find the Navy Plane/Pilot. They were in the 7 mountains region (if I posted the pictures it would be quite obvious it isn't the Plain of Reeds). I'm not sure when the Pilot was reported missing, however they found the plane and a helmet (I have pictures of that as well).
I'll let him know you were looking to talk to him. In the meantime check out the book.
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I was the XO of that mud hole "camp" in 1968-69. I recognize the layout and remember the tall structure in the middle that we affectionately named "Silver Star Tower." Whenever we were under mortar/rocket attack, which was often, one of us would be assigned to climb that tower, try to visually pinpoint the position where the fire was originating and direct return fire with our mortars. Lovely job!
Your best image..Al
Amigo J.R.GUZMAN, me imagino que fuera así, pues Tito siempre tuvo grandes amigos en todo el Caribe. Quiero contarle una anegdota; Yo no tuve la dicha de conocer a Tito Rodriguez en vida, solo lo vi muerto cuando lo trajeron a Puerto Rico desde New York donde murio. Lo tuvieron 24 horas en la Funeraria Ehret en Hato Rey y al otro día lo trasladaron a Miami para su cremación. Todo eso sucedio en febrero 28 de 1973. Muchas gracias por su aprecio a nuestro Tito, cuyo nombre real era Pablo Rodriguez Saludos como siempre.
Hi! zeusman. Here, the US Air Force has set up a heliport in the '60s (called the Mí Ga heliport); then, by the U.S. military had been knocked out of this area, the airport was abandoned wild. Currently, here is a wealthy residential area :)
Hi! zeusman. I am impressed you have located the approximate location of your image while you have never come here, and the Google Earth satellite imagery of not updated here. Looking at your pictures, I know its location, because I was familiar with this area too long. Thank you. Best regards from Vietnam :))
I was graduateing from high school when this photo was taken only to walk on the same ramp 5 years later....Thanks for shareing. Al Walker (A1C USAF) Jax Florida
wow THAT is scarey to me. No way I'm doing that, or the one over the Grand Canyon!
Wow these are a scarey set of Pics!
Beautiful speedway!!!
Terry,
Hi, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I haven't had a chance to talk to my dad, but I will soon. I wanted to make you aware that the location I selected was based upon the maps in the book "US Army Special Forces in SouthEast Asia, 1956-1975 Green Berets At War" by Shelby L. Stanton. Shelby has several maps in the book which pinpoint the camp near where I've placed my Dad's photographs. In addition, I tried to match the topography and infrastructure in the picture (canal in forground, road in the background). I've asked my dad to confirm the location but all he recalls was that the Parrots Beak was well within visual survaillence.
I have several photos of the reconnaissance mission my dad was on to find the Navy Plane/Pilot. They were in the 7 mountains region (if I posted the pictures it would be quite obvious it isn't the Plain of Reeds). I'm not sure when the Pilot was reported missing, however they found the plane and a helmet (I have pictures of that as well).
I'll let him know you were looking to talk to him. In the meantime check out the book.