Fred V. Cherry Vietnam POW for Seven Years Headed West
SSS member Fred Vann Cherry who was held prisoner of war in Vietnam for more than seven years headed West February 16th. Fred was 87 years old and living in Maryland. His son, Fred Cherry Jr., said his father viewed the time in captivity as part of what he had signed
Bud Day Honored in the National Aviation Hall of Fame
We’re honored to have Medal of Honor recipient and Charter SSS member Bud Day selected for induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame! Announcement made at NBAA Convention – October 2016 ceremony enshrines first Shuttle pilot, Medal of Honor recipient, NASA pioneer and former EAA leader (Las Vegas, NV
Hot Dog, "The Intake" (Issue 29) Is on Its Way
EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA: Issue 29 of The Intake is at the Printer! The Fall 2015 edition of our journal is at the printer and should be mailed via USPS First Class (or not at all) on 10 November. Look for your copy soon thereafter, depending on how far away from
Hot Dog, “The Intake” (Issue 29) Is on Its Way
EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA: Issue 29 of The Intake is at the Printer! The Fall 2015 edition of our journal is at the printer and should be mailed via USPS First Class (or not at all) on 10 November. Look for your copy soon thereafter, depending on how far away from
Fort Wayne F-100 Flight schedule May 19-22, 2016
Flying dates are May 19-22 (Thurs. until Sunday). Dean Cutshall, estimate two rides on Thursday, four on Friday and Saturday and two on Sunday, The following SSS members who have signed up to fly in this clean F-100F at a cost $5,000 per person: Mark Berent Lou Silvestri Don Campbell Bill Lynch Roger Root John
Fort Wayne Fly A Clean F-100F Event May '16
Make your reservations here for the event online at two Hotels (100′ apart) 50 rooms Hilton Garden Inn, at this link 50 rooms Homewood Suites, at this link Current attendees for the Fly A Clean F-100F Event in Ft. Wayne, IN. 19-22 May, 2016 JEFF “NED” SOLDNER JACK “RIPPER” COOK MIKE “SMOKEY”
Fort Wayne Fly A Clean F-100F Event May ’16
Make your reservations here for the event online at two Hotels (100′ apart) 50 rooms Hilton Garden Inn, at this link 50 rooms Homewood Suites, at this link Current attendees for the Fly A Clean F-100F Event in Ft. Wayne, IN. 19-22 May, 2016 JEFF “NED” SOLDNER JACK “RIPPER” COOK MIKE “SMOKEY”
SSS Dues Increase Assures Our Legacy
Fellow Hun Jocks, Some of you may have anticipated this since it was brought up at the General Membership meeting in Dayton but, effective today, the SSS will be increasing dues to $35/yr. You will be “grandfathered” if you have prepaid for future years. The dues for 2015 remain at
Hoppy buzzes FWA in a clean F-100F @ 450KIAS!
I just rode in the F-100 for the first time in 38 years. I’m pleased to report that our “iron mistress” is still as fast, agile, powerful and beautiful as she was when you flew her. It was like going back in time to climb the ladder, strap in, see the
Reception and unveiling of F-100D in Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Air Museum will soon dedicate the recently acquired F-100D, N2011U, 55-2888, the only FAA licensed air-worthy F-100D in the U.S. The ceremonies will start with a private Reception and unveiling on Friday, November 6thin honor of Ken Miles. They will follow up on Saturday, November 7th with a Public Dedication to
The F-100 Super Sabre "Funny Looking at First"
The F-100 Super Sabre: Funny-Looking at First By Robert F. Dorr Air ace and test pilot George “Wheaties” Welch looks out from the first YF-100 Super Sabre (52-5754) on October 12, 1954. Author Robert F. Dorr received an 8×10″ print of this image in 1954 and does not recall
The F-100 Super Sabre “Funny Looking at First”
The F-100 Super Sabre: Funny-Looking at First By Robert F. Dorr Air ace and test pilot George “Wheaties” Welch looks out from the first YF-100 Super Sabre (52-5754) on October 12, 1954. Author Robert F. Dorr received an 8×10″ print of this image in 1954 and does not recall
Lynn Farnsworth's first Misty shoot-down ….and Birthday
note…while we’re waiting to make caterpillar entries, here’s Lynn Farnsworth’s detailed story MY FIRST MISTY SHOOT DOWN. 19 JAN 1970 (BACK IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WAS 18 JAN 1970. 18 JAN IS MY BIRTHDAY) On 19 January 1970 Captain Dan Brown and I were fragged for a Misty
Lynn Farnsworth’s first Misty shoot-down ….and Birthday
note…while we’re waiting to make caterpillar entries, here’s Lynn Farnsworth’s detailed story MY FIRST MISTY SHOOT DOWN. 19 JAN 1970 (BACK IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WAS 18 JAN 1970. 18 JAN IS MY BIRTHDAY) On 19 January 1970 Captain Dan Brown and I were fragged for a Misty
Check out the SSS Facebook page
The SSS now reaches out to hundreds of visitors each day through social media on a Facebook page that is linked to our newly revised website. Tell your social media savvy family members about it!
The Air Wars in Vietnam and Their Legacies
By Mark Clodfelter | July 01, 2015 For most of the world’s population, America’s air wars in Vietnam are now ancient history. The first U.S. bombing raids against North Vietnam, conducted in response to attacks by North Vietnamese patrol boats on the destroyer USS Maddox in the Tonkin Gulf, occurred
F-100 lands at Oskosh EAA
Rusty Gideon’s son took a good video clip of Dean Cutter’s F-100 landing at Oskosh EAA.
Mick Greene Joins the Ranks of SSS Published Authors
The Life and Adventures of an Old Bold Pilot They say that there is no such thing as an old, bold pilot, but Mick Greene’s new autobiography proves “they “ are wrong. I know Mick and know that; 1) he is old–a month or so older than I–and 2) had
Clifford H. Meier headed west
Col Cliff Meier, 94 headed west June 10, 2015. He was 94 years old and had been in a rest home in Albuquerque for several years. Cliff was a Veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was An F-100 squadron Commander in Toul-Rosières Air Base, France and later a Wing Commander
Robert S. "Bob" McCall headed west
SSS member Robert McCall, 79, of Albuquerque, NM Headed west June 2, 2015 after battling a long illness. Bob was a loving husband to his wife, Marilyn McCall. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Huey, her husband, Ray and several nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Maxwell McCall;
Robert S. “Bob” McCall headed west
SSS member Robert McCall, 79, of Albuquerque, NM Headed west June 2, 2015 after battling a long illness. Bob was a loving husband to his wife, Marilyn McCall. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Huey, her husband, Ray and several nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Maxwell McCall;