Watching this video, I thought of all the times I watched my friends take off in their F-4's, C-130's, C141's, etc. Although it was over 40 years ago, the memories are as clear as if it were yesterday. Thanks for posting this.
My thoughts, today, are with the people of Japan with the hope that things will be better very soon.
Watching this video, I thought of all the times I watched my friends take off in their F-4's, C-130's, C141's, etc. Although it was over 40 years ago, the memories are as clear as if it were yesterday. Thanks for posting this.
@AZBob602 If Tolley Hall (Trolly?) is haunted, here's a reason... Chief Tolley dropped dead at Yokota in 1980 a month short of 30 years service. He spent most of his career in Japan. His spirit is remembered by many. He didn't bat a thousand but I can say of him that he usually got things done his way and, when it counted, he fought hard for his troops with the powers-that-were.
really an amazing place to grow up. Lived about a mile from where i went to elementary school and my mom had no worries about letting me walk home every day after school. Just a safe, great community
@richguev, It is a really big base there and really pretty sight to see. You can do a lot of stuff off base. Also, there is a festival they have called Friendship Festival where Japanese people go on base to see a lot neat stuff on base. It's a nice community and a pretty safe and not that much crime going around.
The Yen was 360 to the $ then. The AB was packed with civilian aircraft that flew GIs between Vietnam and the stateside. A whole bunch of wounded GIs arrived at Yokota to be treated as well.
Sorry. Hardstand 5122 was where they stored amunition on Yokota AFB back in the 1980's. It looked like the view from there. No worries. It was a long time ago.
Japan is a awesome place. Get out in town every chance you get. Dont be afraid to explore. Have your family visit you, they will love it too. Ditto Alohatj
Did you live in those ten story towers? I lived in #4300(green tower) at 1D next to Yokota East Elementary School where I attended from 1980-84. Remember Bldg 10 and that scenic drive along the fligh tline from east to west side of the base? I miss Yokota, Fussa, the "yen" store right off base and that smell when you leave off base. Yokota AFB was my stomping grounds as a kid. ;). Man you got me all emotional!
町田市民です。家から横田基地の飛行機がよく見えております。
でも厚木基地の飛行機とは違い戦闘機は少なく輸送機などが多いですね。
akita701 2 months ago
@akita701 さん、コメントありがとうございます( ＾∀＾)
以前は戦闘機の飛来が多かったのですが、確かに今は輸送機が多いですね。
でも、Patriot Expressと言われる民間機をチャーターした定期便は羽田や
成田では見られない珍しいものがやってきます。
vanhalen0503 2 months ago
Watching this video, I thought of all the times I watched my friends take off in their F-4's, C-130's, C141's, etc. Although it was over 40 years ago, the memories are as clear as if it were yesterday. Thanks for posting this.
My thoughts, today, are with the people of Japan with the hope that things will be better very soon.
WearingaSmile 11 months ago
Watching this video, I thought of all the times I watched my friends take off in their F-4's, C-130's, C141's, etc. Although it was over 40 years ago, the memories are as clear as if it were yesterday. Thanks for posting this.
WearingaSmile 11 months ago
Dorm rooms in Trolly were haunted
AZBob602 1 year ago
@AZBob602 If Tolley Hall (Trolly?) is haunted, here's a reason... Chief Tolley dropped dead at Yokota in 1980 a month short of 30 years service. He spent most of his career in Japan. His spirit is remembered by many. He didn't bat a thousand but I can say of him that he usually got things done his way and, when it counted, he fought hard for his troops with the powers-that-were.
Vektorer 11 months ago
really an amazing place to grow up. Lived about a mile from where i went to elementary school and my mom had no worries about letting me walk home every day after school. Just a safe, great community
zach4043 1 year ago
I remember living in the Air force base there
CoolGurl45 1 year ago
@CoolGurl45 how was it? Im thinking about joining the air force to go see yokota..
richguev 1 year ago
@richguev, It is a really big base there and really pretty sight to see. You can do a lot of stuff off base. Also, there is a festival they have called Friendship Festival where Japanese people go on base to see a lot neat stuff on base. It's a nice community and a pretty safe and not that much crime going around.
CoolGurl45 1 year ago
@CoolGurl45 wow sounds really cool. Can't wait join!!! lol oh also, thank you..
richguev 1 year ago
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@CoolGurl45 how was it?? Im thinking about joining the air force..
richguev 1 year ago
Great music and video together. Wonderful job. Yokota is awesome
1976REDRYDER 1 year ago
Thank you.. どうもありがとうございました。
Brkn27 1 year ago
oh ya good times, i lived right by the east gate 1990-1994
mark98chev 2 years ago
@mark98chev lived right by the east gate from 1997-2003. 4471 D
zach4043 1 year ago
Great times at the Airmen's Club. 1977-1980.
hendrixzilla 2 years ago
I lived at 4807 D!!!! 85 to 90!!
okbouncer24 2 years ago
Mt. Fuji was visible on clear days from my office window, stationed at Yokota 1967-69, 610 MASS, good times....
gottapaddle 2 years ago
yakota 1965 to 1967.
67th RTS.
one of my favorite two years!
wonderful duty, tokyo and hikawa mountains.
freestone
freestonew 2 years ago
The Yen was 360 to the $ then. The AB was packed with civilian aircraft that flew GIs between Vietnam and the stateside. A whole bunch of wounded GIs arrived at Yokota to be treated as well.
gohan434 2 years ago
lol.
I used to live in an apartment with my family right beside the flightline.
I remember it all.
Mt. Fuji was right in view of me too. :D good times. good times. :)
5diddo 2 years ago
the best days of my life. seems our old squadron will be going back next year for a 20th reunion
michaelinraleigh 2 years ago
Boy those were some good memories for me, lived there from 1985 to 1992, and i remember the yen store right outside the east gate.
KrAzYaSiAn75 2 years ago
Is this video taken from Hardstand 5122?
DreamAcademyJapan 2 years ago
What's 5122?
This video taken YOKOTA FSD.
vanhalen0503 2 years ago
Sorry. Hardstand 5122 was where they stored amunition on Yokota AFB back in the 1980's. It looked like the view from there. No worries. It was a long time ago.
DreamAcademyJapan 2 years ago
5122 was for intransit explosives, not explosive storage....LOL. AMC baby!
datboysha40 2 years ago
HS 5122. Man when I worked special handling at the 630 APS/730 APS I used to hate working out there...LOL
datboysha40 2 years ago
I'm insanely lucky to have been assigned here for my first duty station. I'm loving it so far!
zarathustra135 3 years ago
Japan is a awesome place. Get out in town every chance you get. Dont be afraid to explore. Have your family visit you, they will love it too. Ditto Alohatj
budharvesting 3 years ago 6
Is it hard to get stationed in japan?
SpraynPrayz 2 years ago
Current home of my eldest, AF Pilot there. Miss that boy as only a mom can
bohicasis 3 years ago
Yokota was a great place to grow up. I will always cherish the memories of Japan and the Fussa area. "GO PANTHERS!"
alohatj 4 years ago 4
me too lol
DarkMetalMario 3 years ago 2
Did you live in those ten story towers? I lived in #4300(green tower) at 1D next to Yokota East Elementary School where I attended from 1980-84. Remember Bldg 10 and that scenic drive along the fligh tline from east to west side of the base? I miss Yokota, Fussa, the "yen" store right off base and that smell when you leave off base. Yokota AFB was my stomping grounds as a kid. ;). Man you got me all emotional!
Imat00l 3 years ago 2
@alohatj
Don't forget Hamura as well!
novajoke 1 year ago