The Histories 1968, 69, 70 are copies from the National Archive obtained by Charley Baker. 1967 is from Dan Aldridge. The complete files are too large to fit on the web site, but are available on CD.
The Swamp Fox History CD is now available to Swamp Fox members.
In exchange for a suggested donation of ten dollars per disk to the Swamp Fox Fund managed by our treasurer Dan Aldridge - Swamp Fox 56
The Swamp Fox Fund is used to cover some of the expenses incurred by the your group.
To obtain the History CD send me your request by e-mail (see the feedback page). Include your mailing address. The CD and donation instructions will be sent by U.S. Postal Service.
The History CD includes a sixteen minute .mpg video presentation called Swamp Fox of the Mekong.
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Swamp Fox History CD
Release Notes
Alpha 1.0 08/29/04 Copies to key members only for evaluation.
Adobe Reader not included as latest release is available on web.
Files on Disc:
Armament86
ArmedBD
Flagfishing
Overview
SFHistory67, 68, 69, 70
TreeTrimmer - video
SFsongs
Beta 1.0 11/30/04 Copies to key members only for evaluation.
Files on Disc:
Added Aircraft (by tail number)
SFM (Swamp Fox of the Mekong) Video
Mission Narratives
Chronology
Modified SFhistory69 redacted SSNs
Deleted TreeTrimmer
Ver. 1.0 02/01/05
Reorganized into directory folders to better reflect the subject matter.
Where possible new software was used to convert documents to pdf
Added training film footage (directional control) to the SFM Video.
Sweetwater, last days in Texas e-mail string to Misc. Folder
NOTE:
The Unit History files are scans of thirty plus year old mimeograph copies from the National Archives.
The DVD Version of Swamp Fox of the Mekong is also available upon request for an additional donation.
The DVD version of Swamp Fox of the Mekong may not run on older DVD players which do not recognize read/write DVD format.
Letter of Commendation from Ltc. David Hackworth
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Hello All
First I want to thank Charley Baker (Fox - 46) for taking on the unit history project. He has a back ground in such work and will do a great job for us. This will be an ongoing project as new members turn up we can add their information as well. Please forward this to your other Swamp Fox friends who may not be on the e-mail list.
The intent is:
· To provide hard copy for future Swamp Fox events such as the mini-reunion in May 04'.
· To create a unit history page for the web site.
· At some point provide a unit history to the Office of the Chief of Military History (OCMH), Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
Any information you can provide will be helpful.
· When and where did you get your wings or tool box?
· When were you a Swamp Fox (very few of us did a whole year with the unit)?
· Did you serve with any other Bird Dog unit? Other Aviation assignments?
· Are there any Swamp Fox anecdotes (awards, operation, incidents, etc) you would like to share?
· Can you give a brief summery of your post-Vietnam experiences?
Please contact Charley directly. I can forward.
e-mail: cbkbwdb@starpower.net
a/o 02/09/04 hgic