Shot down B-52 in Hanoi
Oct 24, 2015 04:55:56 #
While in Hanoi, I agreed to accept an offer from a man outside the war museum to take me to see a shot down B-52 on the back of his scooter.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
Oct 24, 2015 04:59:59 #
AsiaPaul wrote:
While in Hanoi, I agreed to accept an offer from a man outside the war museum to take me to see a shot down B-52 on the back of his scooter.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the B-52.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the B-52.
Modern day sculpture, sad to see but a lasting reminder of the past
Oct 24, 2015 05:07:45 #
creativ simon wrote:
Modern day sculpture, sad to see but a lasting reminder of the past
:thumbup:
Oct 24, 2015 07:09:33 #
AsiaPaul wrote:
While in Hanoi, I agreed to accept an offer from a man outside the war museum to take me to see a shot down B-52 on the back of his scooter.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
AsiaPaul, this is a nice collection of pictures, and a most interesting story. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: Tejaswrangler :)
Oct 24, 2015 09:14:16 #
datsmar
Loc: minnesota
AsiaPaul wrote:
While in Hanoi, I agreed to accept an offer from a man outside the war museum to take me to see a shot down B-52 on the back of his scooter.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
interesting, when I was in the service I worked on the b-52 and the kc135. 1966- 1970 thanks for posting.
dave
Oct 25, 2015 11:31:32 #
Oct 25, 2015 14:02:03 #
AsiaPaul wrote:
While in Hanoi, I agreed to accept an offer from a man outside the war museum to take me to see a shot down B-52 on the back of his scooter.
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
It was an adventure riding on the back of the scooter as the man sped through the streets and alleys of Hanoi until we arrived at the area of the old wreckage of the shot down B-52.
The last picture is the man who took me there for 50,000 vnd ($2.25).
:-P :thumbup:
Oct 25, 2015 15:42:10 #
You should have been there 45 yrs earlier to see the devastation the B52s and F105 thunder chiefs made. That was worth taking a picture of
Oct 26, 2015 00:41:01 #
I think we're forgetting about the crew members who flew that plane. There's no mention of their fate on the plaque. I'm sure there were better photo opportunities.
Oct 27, 2015 07:21:38 #
I was in Northern Thailand launching supporting acft (F-4Ds) during Linebacker II (Dec 18, 1972 - Dec 29, 1972) when the BUFFS (B-52s) went north for the first time. Read Marshall L Michel III's book: "The 11 Days of Christmas". It is a real eye opener. Most simply have no clue what went on during that timeframe.
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