I was an FE in the 710th MAS at Travis from 79-81. Started out life as a C-5 crew chief. I really miss the 141. Had some great times going to places like Angeles City PI, Christ Church NZ, etc. Ah the good old days. Went back on Active duty and eventually flew as FE on E3A, KC-10 and E-4B.
/watch?v=VH-KDGRwwck - Russian documentary about NATO transport aviation with English subs. Including C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III.
FE out of McChord from '85 until its departure in 2002, both active and reserve. Sure miss the Sweptwing Shadow of Death. Moved onto flying the Mighty Herk now out of AK, but it ain't quite the same...
I was FE '80 to '88. I had inflight accident '87 during hvy. airdrop. she still on display at KCHS. Sgt.Mitchell lives near me.. FE rules. Treebyter you did good ,keeping this bird in our memory. Adios Al 20thMAS/FE. USAF/Ret '88
62MAW? or Norton AFB? What was it man. I worked for both. 62 was McChord Wa. Norton was 63rd. Here's a hint. I was CC on 60197 at MAFB, 60184 at NAFB. 1981-1998
Well I'll Be... Let's get this straight. I returned to MAFB in '93. Wanted 60184. no can do... so I ask 4 my first acft! 60197! CAN DO!!! She was my bird back in 1981-83 and 1993- 1996 . went to Cmd Post in '96.
This is Smitty from the Red AMU jets...I was second wipe on 66-0197 sometime in the mid '90...say '93-95. I left for MQTP in June 1995. TSgt Holden I thought was the lead crew chief along with myself, SrA Erickson, and SrA Mosley. (I think...it's been awhile).
Good video, audio was too high, but I got to A/R to a KC-10. I love the C141. If they would not have stretched it. it would still be flying. Dessert Storm killed them doing heavy airdrops. My last flight in one was in 2000. 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, 621st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ. 1996-2000.
I was an FE in the 710th MAS at Travis from 79-81. Started out life as a C-5 crew chief. I really miss the 141. Had some great times going to places like Angeles City PI, Christ Church NZ, etc. Ah the good old days. Went back on Active duty and eventually flew as FE on E3A, KC-10 and E-4B.
alaskadude3 1 year ago
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/watch?v=VH-KDGRwwck - Russian documentary about NATO transport aviation with English subs. Including C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III.
BitnikGr 1 year ago
FE out of McChord from '85 until its departure in 2002, both active and reserve. Sure miss the Sweptwing Shadow of Death. Moved onto flying the Mighty Herk now out of AK, but it ain't quite the same...
akpolarbee 2 years ago
I was FE '80 to '88. I had inflight accident '87 during hvy. airdrop. she still on display at KCHS. Sgt.Mitchell lives near me.. FE rules. Treebyter you did good ,keeping this bird in our memory. Adios Al 20thMAS/FE. USAF/Ret '88
W1399 2 years ago
Call me crazy, but that doesn't sound like Van Halen...
TheTomyossarian 2 years ago
I was a FE at Norton 79 till 85 Midnite Air Command
58daoud 2 years ago
@58daoud DCC 63 OMS '79-81.60-139.Good air frame.Trust all is well brother.
davethesack 1 year ago
41st MAS out of Charleston, SC , Loadmasters Rule :)
Treebyter 2 years ago
30 plus years with the 141. Got our money's worth with that one.
5,000 hrs sitting sideways out of KCHS.
ArnoldZiphel 3 years ago
Awsome video. Thanks for the memories. 62MAW, Norton AFB Crew Chief
hozer118 3 years ago
62MAW? or Norton AFB? What was it man. I worked for both. 62 was McChord Wa. Norton was 63rd. Here's a hint. I was CC on 60197 at MAFB, 60184 at NAFB. 1981-1998
joecrewdog 3 years ago
Pretty cool...I was stationed at McChord from '88-'96, and was a crew chief on 66-0197 from '93-'95.
smittdawg1 2 years ago
Well I'll Be... Let's get this straight. I returned to MAFB in '93. Wanted 60184. no can do... so I ask 4 my first acft! 60197! CAN DO!!! She was my bird back in 1981-83 and 1993- 1996 . went to Cmd Post in '96.
joecrewdog 2 years ago
This is Smitty from the Red AMU jets...I was second wipe on 66-0197 sometime in the mid '90...say '93-95. I left for MQTP in June 1995. TSgt Holden I thought was the lead crew chief along with myself, SrA Erickson, and SrA Mosley. (I think...it's been awhile).
smittdawg1 2 years ago
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smittdawg1 2 years ago
my afsc was C2A571J. ie C141 Flying Crew Cheif.
joecrewdog 2 years ago
Good video, audio was too high, but I got to A/R to a KC-10. I love the C141. If they would not have stretched it. it would still be flying. Dessert Storm killed them doing heavy airdrops. My last flight in one was in 2000. 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, 621st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ. 1996-2000.
PaganEgyptian 4 years ago
The workhorse of the Air Force for years. All Hail the 141....seen em many times at the air shows down at McGuire :)
sparks530 4 years ago
My old man use to fly C-141s. Nice vidio though I wish the glare wasn't as bad.
benm98 4 years ago
Wow, the memories this footage brings back!
allsteer40 4 years ago 2