My dad was stationed remote in Wakkanai in early 1960's. When it became open to dependents, we were among the first ones there. We were there between 1963 and 1965.
Great video. I was stationed there in 1968 - 1969. It was a fun time, but boy did it get cold in the winter! The local people were very friendly and made it a great tour.
I've found plenty of photos but this is the first video (8mm) of any sort that I've been able to find of Wakkanai AS anywhere. And, trust me, I've searched high and low. Thanks for posting this Gene!
Thanks SO much for this video! I was stationed at Wakkanai in '68-'70, and again in '71... briefly. WAS was one of the best assignments I had during my 22-year career in the USAF. You captured it beautifully. Thanks again!
Great video!! I never thought that anyone's got a video like this, which captures the city's old days and tells that there really was an american base existed in our hometown. Although I was born in 1972 and raised there until my high school graduation, I can definitely recognize some places, and those places bring me good childhood memories. Thanks!!
I was stationed there from 1957 too Jan. 1961. Had outdoor Movies. and no radio station. Added a gym and theatre while i was there.
Goamo 3 days ago
My dad was stationed remote in Wakkanai in early 1960's. When it became open to dependents, we were among the first ones there. We were there between 1963 and 1965.
Phylo955 3 weeks ago
Wow... that really brings back the memories... My tour was 1970-71. Wish I could do it all again!!
dave4me2 2 months ago
Great video. I was stationed there in 1968 - 1969. It was a fun time, but boy did it get cold in the winter! The local people were very friendly and made it a great tour.
jveirs1 3 months ago
I've found plenty of photos but this is the first video (8mm) of any sort that I've been able to find of Wakkanai AS anywhere. And, trust me, I've searched high and low. Thanks for posting this Gene!
japanbrats 9 months ago
Thanks for posting this It brought back a lot of good memories from 1966 - 1967 when I was there.
jimmiew 11 months ago
What a great video. I was stationed there in 1963 and left in Feb 1964 also. Had a great time. Thanks for the memories!
Spikorspan 11 months ago
Thanks SO much for this video! I was stationed at Wakkanai in '68-'70, and again in '71... briefly. WAS was one of the best assignments I had during my 22-year career in the USAF. You captured it beautifully. Thanks again!
- Buck Pennington, MSgt, USAF (ret)
BPenni 1 year ago
Great video!! I never thought that anyone's got a video like this, which captures the city's old days and tells that there really was an american base existed in our hometown. Although I was born in 1972 and raised there until my high school graduation, I can definitely recognize some places, and those places bring me good childhood memories. Thanks!!
dkkdmoto 1 year ago
@dkkdmoto I will always remember how friendly the Wakkanai People were to me.
GeneF16 1 year ago