Hi folks. I apologize for not leaving contact information in my first post. I am the writer who is considering writing a book about the Spooky and her crews. Thanks for inviting me to the reunion in September. I am going to do my best to come, though that is the first week of school and I'm a teacher so not sure if I can get the time off to do so. I would love to talk to anybody in the meantime to gauge whether I have enough interest and material for a book. I respond quickly to email and we can also talk by phone. My email is geriamor@msn.com Thanks again! Rob

Jim English please give us your email address and or phone number so we can contact you.

Munitions for Spooky Nha Trang 68-69

I have his e-mail and I sent him (Mr. Morris) a message and ask him to come to the reunion so he could talk to all of us.

It's nice that Rob Morris is writing a book about us. the thing is he didn't leave any contact info.

.Mr. Morris come to our reunion Sept. 5-7 in Washington D.C.and talk to all.Also we have a facebook page ( spooky AC-47 gunship ) Lots of pictures and history on it..

Dom please contact me or give me your e-mail, phone number and address for our Master Spooky List. I am going to try and find your number to call you.

I was at Nha Trang, and TDY to Pleiku, Udorn, and Phan Rang 02/69 to 02/70. Sure would like to see Nutz, Gnade, Pheasants, and Hildebrand again. Crew Chiel Sgt. Dom "Al" Aloisi.

Mr. Morris, Come on over for the reuinon and you can speak with quite a few of us. P.S. Love your little car.

My name is Rob Morris, and I’m a professional military aviation writer with a number of published books. I have been approved by my publisher, Fonthill Books, of the UK, to write a book about the AC-47 Spooky gunship. The book is to be 85,000 words with 80 photos. I am currently searching for pilots, copilots, and crew of any and all Spooky gunships to help tell the tale. I do not plan to proceed with the book unless I get some response from veterans, but I am sure I will. Please pass the word for me. I am very excited to do a book on this great airplane and the brave crews who flew and fought in it. Anybody who sees this who flew with the Spooky, I'd love to hear from you. My previous books have been quite successful and I feel this one will be as well. Click attached link for a list of my books. http://www.amazon.com/Rob-Morris/e/B001JRX6YK/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 Sincerely, Rob Morris, Author

Hello, i've been looking for any info i can find on a family member. Lonny Mitzel KIA jan. 8th 1967 maybe someone may have pictures they can share or any info at all. According to http://www.ac47-gunships.com/ac47_miakia.htm he flew out of DaNang on jan 8th 1967 and was shot down. Please contact me at blaine.taylor@comcast dot net. Thank You

AC-47 Gunner Pleiku AB,(Late66/Mid69

Bob Huntley I have your email and nothing else would you mind sharing your phone and address for our Spooky List? Rick Mandeville please send your e-mail address and phone if you would like reunion information.

I was a SSGT on the Ground Crew at Pleiku from March to Dec., in 1969 with a couple of TDY's to Udorn in between.. I'm also on the Face Book site. I can't seem to find many people that were at Pleiku, when I was, maybe they're all computer illiterate!

hi spookies,just found your site. i was at bien hoa in 64-65 with det 5 8th aerial port and flew on spookies to help throw out flraes. sometimes i'm not sure i really did that in my off time. don't see you all saying much about 65 but the gunships were really they at that time, thanks..i flew several times with a loadmaster named smitty,who was later reconized on the ed sullivan show after he got back stateside,don't remember anyone else....

Harvey Wasserman, Yes your name sounds familiar. I left Nha Trang in Oct.68. Worked on the line. Do you remember Billy Childs, Peter Dick, Pete Petersen. I hope I can make it to the reunion this fall. Keep in touch. Welcome home bro. Stan

Stan; When did you leave Nha Trang? I got there Feb 68. Your name sounds familiar.

Junior I was in the 4th. 67-68 pappy Perice was our line chief, I wa s a crew chief AC-47 263 scrowell8280@sbcglobal.net call anytime tomorrow 817-312-4189

Stan would mind sharing your e-mail address so we can keep you informed about our reunions? Would really like your phone number and address also for our Master Spooky list.

4Th SOS 67-68 Nha Trang

I was stationed with John Cambell at Da nang in 1966

Joe Bernadino please give me your e-mail address so I can send you the reunion information..Thanks

I was a gunner on Spooky at Da Nang in 66-67. It was the most incredible experience of my life. I met as number of great guys and have written a book about all the exciting missions--The 9-Level Gunner, the Monsoon mission, Flying the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Going North, are just a few of the exciting chapters. I am publishing it at Amazon and will bring copies to the reunion. My best Wishes to all gunship brothers. JOE BERARDINO

James Stewart ...please furnish your e-mail address so I can send you reunion information for this year. Also need your shirt size. Thanks

I was a pilot with the 4th SOS Pleiku in '68-'69. Would love to connect with fellow crew members and hope to attend the next reunion.

Dear Spooky Brothers, I am sorry I have not updated all information , I had a Death in my Family, I will now have time to do so . Please send an E-mail DIRECTLY TO ME if your name is not on our front page, Thank You Mike Acosta

I was at PHUCAT aug67 toaug68. hope to be at next reunion. would be good to see old friends, and make new ones

Reunion looks great!!! I usually go to Rolling Thunder in May, Ride down from CT. If my wife dosen't go to Reunion I will ride my bike down! Cant wait to see everyone!!!

WOW! Looks like the 5th reunion is gearing up. I hope we get some Phan Rang newcomers, so I am not so lonesome. I am going to explore AMTRAK, Might be fun to make a Pilgrimage across the country to get to Washington.Thanks to all the hard workers who make these reunions happen.May Spooky be remembered forever. johnpitts62@gmail.com

Hey guys if you have never given me your e-mail addrerss, please do so I can keep you informed of the reunion information for 2013

Wishing all my Spooky Brothers, and you family and friends a very happy healthy New Year!!! See you all in DC!!!

Merry Christmas to all of our Spooky Brothers and their famiilies. I hope youy have a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Lt. Col., then Major Noble L. Morton, Jr, Pilot May 1966-67, later with USAF Southern Command, I'll call Spooky South, 1967-70. Deceased 1989, father of 14 children. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him to exchange stories. Anyone who needs my phone number please call Mike Acosta One time he asked his copilot to get him a cup of coffee. When the copilot returned, my dad told him, "While you were out I had your seat air conditioned... a bullet had gone completely through the seat. The copilot was extremely grateful and said he owed my father his life and anything he ever needed, just let him know... The next time my dad asked him for a cup of coffee, you couldn't believe just how fast he flew out of his seat to get that cup of coffee."

Junior....if you still have any shooters left from the 2012 reunion, I'd like to buy 4 of them. email: dennislbell@hotmail.com

I want to take this opportunity to wish all a happy veterans day! As the name implies, it's our day, so, welcome home, thanks for your sevice!

Just sent a request to be added to the Facebook site, do I need to do anything else? What about my name on this site?

Hay Bill; I recognize the name! Deros Apr. 69

Here is a web site we might want to get involved with! http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ Check it out!

Hey Harvey Wasserman we were at Nha Trang at the same time.I was there Jan 69-nov 69 then moved to Phan Rang .I was a FE and i'm sure we flew a few missions together.See you in D.C.

Hey guys we had some shooter glasses left over from the reunion. they are etched with spooky ac47 reunion 2012 Las Vegas Nevada. If you would like one or an extra ,for a donation of 5 dollars it is yours. Postage can't be much on these small things...

Thanks for the welcome. Proud to be added to the group! It was really great meeting you all down in Ft Walton, and at Hurbert. Arleen and I arived home safe today. Looking forward to the reunion in DC, and when any one wants to get together!!!

Welcome to the Spooky Brotherhood Harvey

Down at the Air Commando Reunion in Fort Walton. Found another Spooky who just showed up and didn't know about our group. He is Harvey Wasserman, a gunner from Nha Trang Feb 68 to April 69. At Da Nang Jan 68 to Feb. e-mail is: fishing22@msn.com and afreedomdefenders@aol.com. Lives in Enfield CT. Plans on coming to DC next year. If you know him give him a jingle

I just found this website and was sorry that I didn't know about the reunions. Hope to make the next one. I was a FE on spookies at Nha Trang from 67-68, with tdy's to Da Nang and Plekiu. If anyone remembers, please email me at sjarrell@netzero.net. Also Hello to all that flew and supported spookies. I think everyone did an excellent job.

While at South Point last weekend, we ran into Tony Sprinkle (Spooky) in the coffee line. I was with my lady who lost her brother (Walter Wright) in Oct. of 1967 in an AC-47. Tony invited us to the reunion. We met guys who knew Walt. Very rewarding experience. Thanks to all my Brothers that welcomed Marilyn and myself to your reunion. USN 68-72

I had a great time in Vegas meeting old friends and new ones. Also, thanks to all who put in the hard work to make the reunion such a success. See you next year.

I left the reunion at Vegas earlier than expected not knowing for sure the impact of east coast weather on flight schedules, therefore was uable to complete all the goodby's and thank you's among everyone. A task that I've never been very good at because I always feel better at getting gone without revealing my emotional side. Sound familiar? Kind of the essensance of the spooky. shadowy part of us that we all portray at some time or another. Regardless of the self inflicted baggage I carry, nothing is more important to me than to convey my genuine heartfelt thanks to everyone that made my reunion welcome, warm and meaningful. Those that spent the hours of hard work and preperation are the same ones that added the final ingredient to complete the occasion and that is Love and Friendship.Thank you very much.

It was great seeing all the Spooky brothers in Las Vegas last week. Thanks to Van and the guys for a great job. I hope to be able to make it to the next one, wherever it is.

hooks6485@hotmail.com

John Hooks, please send us your e-mail address so we can keep you informed of our reunion and other news . Thank You

I was at Danang AB Spookie Gunner, I was on target in the Ashaw Valley and was hit in my arm. Its still there. About four months ago, the Air Force gave me a Purpe Heart. It happened April 1969, and it only took over 40 years to recieve it.

If Jack Stratton now has a Computer , we bettter all start praying ... THE END MIGHT BE NEAR,,,Ha Ha

small wonders never cease! i now have a computer and looking forward to reunion in vagas! hope to see everyone there!

MUST BE PRE BOOKED THROUGH TRUE VEGAS VIP> BY 14th Aug NO AT THE DOOR ADMITTANCE> THANK

A REMINDER TO ALL ATTENDING THIS YEAR"S REUNION ... ANYONE OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED WISHING TO ATTEND OUR DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT< BREAKFAST ON FRIDAY THANK YOU SEE YOU ALL SOON!!!!

For all of you attending this years Reunion, Someone from from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, will be at our Reunion ,also arramgements to visit Nellis AFB have been approved, will llet you know when , ASAP

This is FYI for those attending this years Reunion, I have requested a Speaker from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command; this is the Org. That recenlty returned one of our crew back Home, to be laid to rest at Arlington. Also for those of you who have noted that you are family members, Please note that you are always welcome at our Reunions. At last but not least All Registrations for Reunion, includung Dinner and Luncheon package ONLY must be completed through True Vegas,VIP by 25 July. THANKS

Joe Crouch Joehammer@ sbcglobal.net

My father Elmer Crouch (flight engineer) In '68 he went from 14th sow in Nha Trang to 4th SOS in Phu Cat. Then to Udorn in 69. Found a picture in front of plane. Identified as flight E out of Udorn 1969. pictured are, esterlin -co. Arnold. Lally Crouch flight engr. Greely - pilot. Cole - co-pilot. McCabe - nav. Campbell- load. Please contact me with any info. Or if you would like photo e-mailed.

Does anybody remember a pilot by the name of Wiley Webb? He was the second plane up out of Bien Hoa after the Last Spooky was lost on 1 Sept 69 and escorted Lt Williams home to NC.

My father, Ssgt John Campbell, was an Aerial Gunner on AC-47's Nov 65 to Nov 66, Da Nang and Bien Hoa, 4th ACS. He trained at Forbes AFB, 1st ACS, in Sep 65 for AC-47's, as he was a B-52 Gunner at the time. He received the DFC in Jul or Aug 66 in country. If there is anyone who served with him, I would love to hear from you. Unfortunately, he left us on Dec 30th, 1969.

My dad, Glen Erp, was in the 1st ACS and was one of the pilots in the first aircrews to fly the FC-47 (prior to the AC designation) in combat back in late 1964. I have forwarded information along to him about the reunion. I will send his contact information for your master list as well.

July 15th is the date that the prices have been guaranteed. After this date the Hotel can take and sell the rooms they have blocked for our reunion.

The e-mail for Bill Pratt is bpratt15@bresnan.net and the phone number is 970.241.2248. He is weakening! I might get him to the reunion! MKP

Merideth I am sure some of the guys will remember Capt. Pratt. I was at Nha Trang and Binh Thuy so I do not but I bet if you all come to the reunion he will find someone that knows him. Would you mind furnishing your e-mail address and phone number for our master Spooky list.

Sorry about the incorrect dates, it should have been 1965 and 1966.

My husband -- Bill Pratt, is a bit shy and reluctant to talk about Vietnam too much -- he was AC47 pilot , 4th Air Commandos, DaNang, 1995-1996. I am trying to talk him into going to the reunion! Capt. William J. Pratt, anyone remember him?

Gunner serving w 4th SOS Nha Trang 69, then went to Phang Rang (w Bobby Dixion, Don Smith- Don and I are still trying to remember others 8-10 more 462's that went to the gun shop at Phang Rang); later we put the guns into AC119K then started flying w AC-119G Shadows, then to Tan Son Nhut, C-flt through 71, then I PCSd to Hurlburt, UH1 and Credible Chase/ instructors & gun shop; gave up flying & PCSd Kadena 72.....and so on ; finished 30 yrs here at Shaw AFB,SC joined and attended several reuions w Spectre, Shadows; so foretunate to be here today, proud to have served w ALL u heros and hope to make LV Reunion this year in Sep 2012...Don Smith & I really stay in touch !!! Hope to see and hear from others= rpgrimsley@ftc-i.net & (803)469-6227 god bless ALL, rich ;-)

Dick Fox please give us your e-mail and phone number so we can add you to our master spooky list.

4th ACS 65-66 gunner, Pleiku

If anyone remembered serving with David E. Ray, I can be reached at cdray1@hotmail.com. Thanks.

God Bless all veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam! I was referred to this site, which is a excellent site. I enjoy learning about your experiences in country. I am looking for anyone who might have known my dad, David E. Ray. He was stationed in Nha Trang between 1967 and 1968. He was assigned to the 14th FMS as a minigun mechanic and minigun crew member for AC-47 gunships. Happy Memorial Day!

HAPPY MEMORIAL WEEKEND TO ALL MY SPOOKY BROTHERS AND ALL VETERANS

To Carl Wagenfuehr (BUTCH) Gunner DaNang 68/69 With Capt Andrews crew contact me Dennis Aaron on Facebook Please. I was the second gunner on that crew same time period

Hi Bob Embry, you left a message via your grandaughter: "hey im alive. my grandaughter is tryin to hook me up with anybody. i retired 75." I left a message but forgot to leave my e-mail. It's: spooky1969@aol.com. We flew together as gunners out of Da Nang Sept/Oct 69. You were a new T/SGT with still a A46250. Hope to hear from you.

John Bonner and Carl Wagenfuehr could you please contact me or Jr Skinner so we can get your info and add you to our list and home page. Thanks

4th ACS Spooky Gunner 68/69 Da Nang

It has been declassified for some time now that the 4thSOS , as it was shutting down in late '69, manned and supplied an AC-47 unit assigned to the Fighter/Recce wing at Udorn. This unit flew into mid-'70 until the mission (in Laos) could be assumed by AC-119K's. When I can get to it (and if I can find it), will forward a list of the last five active duty Spooky crews.

Buzz Womack, there is a Dave Hinmen listed in Steamboat Springs Co.. I tried calling but got no answer

I still cannot find Donald Wilson, so if anyone remembers him and knows where he is...also a guy named Kumar, and David Hinmen (Engine Man).

Hellow to all spooky brothers, looking forward to the to reunion, I was 3rd. sos nha trang and binh thuy, 68 and 69, ground crew chief spooky tail # 919, looking forward to seeing everyone, didn't know about this web site so glad to find out, see u'all in Sept.

Need information on Spooky support operations on September 4,1967 in the Que Son valley, South Vietnam Particularly as to support of 5th marines engagement with units of the 2nd NVA division,in which gun ship engaged in duel with NVA 50mm antiaircraft guns. If any of you were involved please let me know. Gene Rossel 6083 Rosa Ct Chino, CA 91710 Tel 9-09-591-7342 Web site www.specialoperations.net

I was in the 4th at fahn rhan 69 and when spooky phased out I move to thon nhut and finish my tourwent back to Hurlburt and was fe on Huey;s 317.Then was if I would take as NCOIF of the gunner section,Then Credible Chace came along an L was ask take it over as ncoictraning the viet and it lasted a few months and it closed out and then a cadre of us went TDY to takli to traind the cambodian on the AU 23 stajjion. Retired in 74 and now play golf and fish a lot.My bussiness burn in 2002 and i was ask to retire by wife so that is where I stand nowGuest book is great,Glad I found it BobbyV

For those of you ,who may not be familiar with Las Vegas, I just received a phone call from Dave Suban, who stated that he and his wife and some friends spent an afternoon, at the South Point, where are Reunion will be held, and said I picked and excellent location, he is certain everyone will like it. Thank You Dave, glad you liked it as much as I did.

Hi, my name is Sheila Diamond and a few days ago our family received news that was a miracle. My cousin, who I called Uncle, his remains were identified. He went down over Laos on Christmas Eve 1965. His name was William Kevin Colwell. A memorial service will be held at Arlington Cemetery July 9th of this year at 9:00 am. It is truly a miracle.

HELLO SPOOKY BROTHERS. SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT CREW OF SPOOKY 21 , THAT WENT DOWN DECEMBER 23, 1965, HAVE BEEN FOUND . THEY ARE HAVING A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THEM JULY 9,2012 AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEmetaRY IN DC. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE NIECE OF CHIEF MASTER SGT. WILLIAM COLWELL. SHE SAID THE FAMILIES WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE US ATTEND THE MEMORIAL SERVICE. IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THOSE OF US WHO CAN ATTEND TO BE THERE FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN SPOOKY BROTHERS. WHEN I RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ON THE MEMORIAL SERVICE I WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW. I WILL BE ATTENDING AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND SO I CAN LET THEM KNOW. MY E-MAIL IS ; dsreese@neb.rr.com

Happy EasCter to all Spookys past and present

If anyone knows Henry Eatons email address or phone number please email it to me msgt-vasilik@adelphia.net

Anyone who knew the crew of "Spooky 21" that was shot Christmas Eve 1965 and knew my Uncle, William Kevin Colwell. Please e-mail me at Stroker42@aol.com

For anyone that is interested the crew of "spooky 21" have been returned home. They were shot down Christmas Eve 1965. There will be a Memorial and burial at Arlington on July 9, 2012, at 9 AM. William Kevin Colwell was my Uncle. If anyone knew him, I would love to hear from you.

Hi all you SPOOKYs flew the ac47s from kansas to Veitnam in oct.65

VIETNAM SPOOKY'S, MARCH 30TH IS WELCOME HOME DAY FOR VIETNAM VETERANS. WELCOME HOME ALL YOU SPOOKY VIETNAM VETERANS .

To anyone who wants a FREE DVD copy of our 2011 3rd FLORIDA reunion, PLEASE write me or E mail me at JOHN PITTS PO BOX 281 BOONVILLE CA 95415 or johnpitts62@gmail.com MAKE SURE you include your mailing address.

If anyone has not received shirt ordering information please send an e-mail to Mike Acosta or Junior Skinner. The deadline for ordering shirts is June 1st. woulkd be nice for our group picture for all of us to have shirts alike.

If anyone has any information on the following people please let Mike Acosta or Junior Skinner know as we are trying to get reunion information to them.... Jerry Baxter, Duane Davis, Leon Duke, George Horne, Mike Lawless, Don McMains, Mike Owens, Ned Piper, Willy Ramirez, Frank Vallone, John Vasner, Robert Wilson and Dale Winters. Thanks

Mike reunion info looks real good. We will have a lot of fun with all you have planned

I was a U-10 pilot, 5th ACS, 14 ACW, Nha Trang 65-66. Nice site and a good tribute. I knew many of the 4th ACS crewmembers since we trained together at Forbes. I knew Willard Collins, Del Peterson (Spooky 70, KIA) and I still correspond with Jerry Meek. I knew many others who did not come home - Joe Christiano, Marshall Tapp, etc.

Thanks for all the great pictures and posts. Thanks for your service. Honor to Those to Whom Honor is Due! If anyone attends Rolling Thunder in DC Memorial Day weekend, I will be with Nam Knights MC at hotel in Arlington Crystal City

Navigator, Spooky 70, 9 March 66, A Shau Valley, SVN

Please e-mail me if I am missing anyone's name on our home page