October 6th, 2011 Russ, The attachment is one of many short pieces about where I’ve been and what I’ve done, written as the mood strikes. Each title begins with the year of the event, and the computer puts them in order like chapters. This one includes the word “vignette” in …
by Sid Segler This article is not sponsored or endorsed by TAC Missileers Corp. or the United States Air Force. All views and opinions expressed are those of Sid Segler. INTRODUCTION The document which follows is an excerpt from a book currently in progress. The book expresses the trials and tribulations as …
From: Bert Schwind Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 To: Russ Reston (TAC Missileers) Subject: TAC MSL #6 Russ; I’ve just now joined the group and have attached some of my Matador recollections. Don’t know how else to get this on the Site. I’d like to hear from any of the …
From: Charlie Smoote Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 To: TAC Missileers Subject: Excalibur I was rummaging through my stash and found some pictures of Excalibur and crew. Excalibur (King Arthur’s Sword) was a TM 76B that was launched (circa 1962) by an Instructor Crew from the Tactical missile School at Orlando. …
One of our members (Jim Cagle) had a question about the TAC Missileers Oktoberfest on Oct. 14th and thought it might be helpful to share the answer with other TAC Missileers members. From: James Cagle Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 Subject: Octoberfest To: Russ Reston Russ, one question that has …
As there will be no ‘formal dinner’ at the 2011 TAC Missileers Reunion in San Diego (Oct. 12th, 13th & 14th), the recommended dress code is “comfortable.” Grab your lederhosen or dirndl, we are having an Oktoberfest! The TAC Missileers 2011 Reunion Oktoberfest will be held on Oct. 14th, 2011 …
Former TAC Missileers Newsletter Editor Gary Sand has recently released a novel titled In Dreams. He summarizes it as follows: There is no shortage of books written about fighter pilots, and even a few about SAC bombers and missiles, but as far as I know, former launch officer Carlo Croce’s …
September 5, 2011 New photos were added today! Scroll down or Click Here… Restoration is underway with the restoration of the Mace B that was relocated last year from Wildwood, FL to the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, IN. From: Jerry Brenner Sent: September 04, 2011 To: George Mindling; Joe Perkins; …
Terry Bennett just submitted his Okinawa ‘memories’ circa 1965 – 1967. Be sure to check them out. www.tacmissileers.org/?page_id=4438
Check out the link in the email below from Richard Mellick (via Larry Johnson). You can take a virtual tour of the Museum of the United States Air Force. From: Johnston, Larry Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 8:22 AM To: Russ Reston Subject: FW: National USAF Museum Thought you would …
From: Larry Johnston Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 9:59 PM To: Russ Reston Subject: FW: Orlando training 1964 Bob Malarkey sent me these orders from Orlando Combat Crew Training Apr – Sept 1964. Brought back a lot of names. Feel free to post on TAC Missileers. As Always, Larry Note: …
Max Butler, Jerry Brenner and Frank Roales recently met at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, IN to discuss restoration plans for the “Wildwood” Mace. Jerry was kind enough to share photos of their inspection, a few of which can be found below. Jerry also shared photos taken during a …
July 24, 2011 I just received a query from Scott Malone, son of Capt. William R. Malone, 38th TMW, looking for folk that might have known his dad / family). If you can help, please contact me. Thanks! Russ Reston To: Sembach Missileers (www.SembachMissileers.org) From: Scott Malone Date: July 24, …
May 2, 2011 The Friends of the National Museum of the United States Air Force Journal is currently soliciting Korean War, Southeast Asia War and Cold War stories for publication in their quarterly Friends Journal. If you have any stories that you’d like to share, please see the information below. …
U.S. Air Force Tactical Missiles 1949-1969 The Pioneers Now Available On Line at Amazon.com and Lulu.com! Beyond the Web Page… The only book devoted exclusively to the Matador and Mace Tactical Missiles. The book reveals the story from the initial idea that became the first U.S. pilotless bomber, through …
April 6, 2011 Was it an early design “YB-61 Matador,” “Navy Matador” or a “Regulus” variant? No conclusive identification has been made. See the bottom of this page for the most recent updates. Thanks, Russ January 18, 2011 Can you help? A suspected Matador crash site was recently discovered on …
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Plans for the 2011 TAC Missileers Reunion are in place! The reunion dates and hotel have been chosen, activities have been scheduled and we are hoping for a great turnout. Please put these dates on your calendar and contact the hotel as soon as possible, to make your reservations. As usual, a …
From: Trevis Moss Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 11:13 AM To: TAC Missileers Subject: TAC Missileers “Contact Us” Submission – Koza/Goza (Okinawa) Today For you Kadena Kats, see what Kadena area looks like today. Go to http://road.s25.xrea.com/hwy330.html. This is now the main south to north route past Kadena. These pics …
March 5th, 2011 Looking for information about Lt. Col. Jesse L. Mayo who served at Hahn AB (1966-67). If you can help, please contact Russ Reston. From: Pamela Mayo Clark Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 12:40 PM To: russ@TacMissileers.org Subject: Lt. Col. Jesse L. Mayo, 1915 – 1978 Dear Russ …
