Life as a Batcat
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Uploaded by jimbosvideojoint on Sep 14, 2009
UPDATED --- From a recently found batch of Kodachrome transparancies circa 1968, I built a 3-minute slice of life as a "Batcat" at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Korat was home to the 553rd Reconnaissance Wing, aka the "Batcats," as signified by the insignia at the beginning of this movie. I was a member of Crew 37, 554th Recon Squadron. We flew on Lockheed C-121 Super Constellations. "Connies" were designed in part by Howard Hughes in the late 1930's and became the flagship of TWA in the 50's. --- I set the movie to The Chambers Brothers' "Time" because it's been a long time.
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well done,enjoyed it.
crotchboots 4 months ago
I was in the 553 OMS in 68-69. A real trip down memory lane here. Of course, us lowly line mechs didn't know too many of you "scope dopes." LOLL!!
TheGyvel 5 months ago
Wow! Really good job. Thanks for posting it.
epicstorm2006 5 months ago
Thanks for the show. My Dad was AC 553rd Batcat crew 30
tuckerobrien 1 year ago
Many thanks for the note.
videobeach 2 years ago
I was based at Korat at that time, ran the portable AVGAS farm right next to the BATCAT ramp.
stretcherbearer 2 years ago
Dad was a 553rd Navigator, '69-'70. Great pics!
scotohibernicus 2 years ago
excellent job. hope to see you next year.
rharper663 2 years ago