Yesterday, President Trump signed into law an act of Congress that designates March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, calling for the U.S. flag to be flown at half-mast. For those of us who were there, this is a time for memories and reflection. Often, when traveling to D.C., I try to visit the Vietnam Memorial, the Wall – so many names, so many faces, so many voices. We hope to see you at the SSS reunion in Vegas 25-28 April 2017- www.supersabresociety.com – we’ll remember our buddies with laughs, tears and stories, some true and we’ll toast them once again – best wishes on Vietnam Veterans Day – see you in Vegas (over 400 of our friends registered) – from the board and officers of the Super Sabre Society – Shep
Today in History – April 18, 1955 – Herman “Fish” Salmon ejects from 2nd prototype of Second prototype Lockheed XF-104A Starfighter #53-7787
18 April 1955 – The Second prototype Lockheed XF-104A Starfighter, 53-7787, c/n 083-0002, is lost when the airframe sheds the bottom ejection seat hatch fairing during 20 mm gun firing causing explosive decompression. Test pilot Herman R. “Fish” Salmon ejected as aircraft broke up, injured landing in rough country. [Joe Baugher cites the date of