2007 Delta Birddog Reunion
NOTE: the 199th RAC was part of the Delta 13th CAB until Dec. 20 1967 when it became part of the Phantom 307th CAB.
307th CAB: 199th RAC Bird Dog, 221st RAC Bird Dog, 235th AWC Cobra, 244th SAC Mohawk.
199th RAC “SWAMPFOX” And 221st RAC “SHOTGUNS”
11-14 October 2007
FOUR POINTS by SHERATON
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
1-800-874-8104
850-243-8116
Hello folks, I am happy to report that a plan is in place to hold a joint Bird Dog reunion with the 221st RAC. After an onsite meeting by representatives from both units, it was agreed that the place and dates were ideal for our purpose. The weather should be great and with most of the tourists having departed, crowds should not be a problem.
This reunion will provide us with a unique opportunity to meet and socialize with members of our sister unit. With the history of both units connected to operations in support of IV Corp in Viet Nam, there will be a lot common ground for discussion.
REGISTRATION: There is a registration fee of $150.00 per person. This money will be used to cover the cost of the hospitality room, refreshments, welcome party, and Saturday’s dinner.
Registration Form <<==== Link to registration form
Instructions concerning where to mail payments:
Sam Givhan (Swamp Fox), 6900 Al Hwy 5, Safford Al 36773-2618
Ph# is 334-412-2334
Home 334-573-2278
Hank Collins (Shot Gun), 750 Ridge Lake Road, Columbiana, Al 35051
Phone # 205-621-3255
Checks should be made to: Delta Bird Dog Reunion
LOCATION: The hotel, http://fourpointsdestinfwb.com/ is located on US 98, approximately 7 miles east of Hurlburt AFB and 10 miles south of Eglin AFB. Pensacola NAS is approximately 40 mile west.
FACILITY: The hotel has many guest amenities, heated swimming pool, an exercise room, and dining facility. There is a large fishing pier plus many shops, bars, and restaurants within easy walking distance. Some of the best beaches in the world are only steps away.
RATES: All rooms with a sea view have balconies. These room rates are $159.50 for a standard room and $192.50 for a suite. Rooms with a courtyard or outside view are $126.50. Rates include tax. A buffet breakfast (two per room) each morning is included. Ms Peggy Moravec is handling arrangements for reunion. Her e-mail is peggy@sheraton4pts.com. Persons making reservations should identify that they are registering for the Delta BirdDog Reunion. Her number is 850-796-3815(that is the sales department number).
ACTIVITIES: We will have a dedicated hospitality room fulltime. It will be stocked with refreshments and there are provisions for the use of electronic devices. A welcome party is planned for Thursday evening. An informal dinner is planned for Saturday night.
Deep-sea fishing, golf, and museum tours are possibilities that are being looked at. Bus trips could include a Friday visit to an airport cookout where Bird Dogs would be available for viewing and passenger rides. A Saturday trip to the US Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola is also under consideration. A complete schedule of events is under construction.
I would encourage you to sign up early to obtain the room of your choice. The number of attendees is uncertain at this time, but many are expected. Much effort has been, and will be, put in to making this a memorable reunion. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit with people you never thought you would see again. The place is excellent, the time is right. Pack up the kids, grandkids, parents, grandparents, and come on down. You will enjoy it.
Ray ‘Doc” Jennings has agreed to maintain a web site roster of attendees as was done for the Fredericksburg reunion. Please provide the following information to (Don Nicholson) Longtrips0@aol.com or to the web site administrator Ray “Doc” Jennings
R.Jennings@KTIS.net .More information will be forthcoming as the details are worked out.
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Name Unit YR in Unit Duty Golf Fishing Tours
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Don Nicholson
Reunion Coordinator