Thread: Hawkins Field Today

Originally Posted by prefers shiners

Thanks for the pics MFB......I absolutely love those old big birds.....I was in the Air National Guard at Hawkins Field for six years.....(1956 to 62).....we had B-26's (photo recon) then switched to C-119's (aeromedical evacuation) ......I got to ride in the C-119 and it was awesome.....saw one land on one engine one day.....

Scott.....I love air shows and the Blue Angels are performing at Pensacole 11/12 & 13.....looks like Friday will be the best day for weather....

I flew OH-23, OH-13, UH-1a, UH-1b, OH-6A, UH-1d, UH-1h, and UH-1V out of Hawkins starting in '71.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Hook One, it's very well known on here the relationship between Kitten and myself. I control her catnip.

Well if everybody didn't already know, they know NOW 'cause we know Hook One can't keep a secret!!!! :rolleyes:

Now pass the catnip, please, Master! :p :p :p

Originally Posted by jimfish

They were some tough old birds, they would take a lickin and keep on tickin.Love to see them in formation.

I bet the Germans didn't like seeing them, did they Mr. Jim?

Originally Posted by ScottV

I bet the Germans didn't like seeing them, did they Mr. Jim?

I cant ans that i aint that old.Think i was 3 when that started. But i saw a lot of ww2 movies.