Posts by Jim Burns
Matthews, Terrence A. – NY
Terrence A. Matthews Pavehawk Maintainer April 1998 – June 2001, 41st RQS. Deployed at Camp Doha, Kuwait – Al Jaber AB, Kuwait
Read MoreOtto, Richard W. – WV
Richard W. Otto Basic training at Lackland then Fire School at Greenville AFB, MS. Went on to first assignment at Hahn AFB Germany for almost 3yrs. then received reassignment to Suffolk AFB fire Department with additional duty with helicopter detachment (1967-68).
Read MoreBentzinger, Rick A – CO
Rick A. Bentzinger 1987 – 1990 1st sow, Hurlburt Field, FL. MH-53 Maintainer. I went delayed entry in ‘86 and tried to land a spot as a photographer… after waiting10 months with no photographer openings, I decided to just let the AF decide where to put me. I ended up with the coolest job in…
Read MoreTeamer, Franklin
Franklin Teamer, USAFFebruary 24, 1944 – September 20, 2023 One of our Flight Engineers died last month. Very little additional info beyond what I have on this small tribute. Frank Teamer always had a ready smile and was a guaranteed pleasure to fly with. Rest in peace brother. Thanks to Tom Green for the above…
Read MoreBathman, Charles D.
Charles D. Bathman, Major, USAF (Retired)August 21, 1935 – March 07, 2023 Watauga, Texas – Charles D. Bathman, Major USAF Retired, “Charlie” born August 21, 1935, passed away at the age of 87 on March 7, 2023, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Charlie is survived by his son, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his early…
Read MoreThomas, Peter J.
Peter J. Thomas, SMSgt., USAF (Retired)March 09, 1945 – August 07, 2024 A memorial service to honor Pete was held at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00 am, 4310 Sara Rd, SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, where memories of Pete were shared. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pete served a tour in the Vietnam…
Read MoreBrotnov, Harmon
Harmon Brotnov, Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 23, 1931 – August 05, 2024 Harmon Brotnov was a man of wisdom and wit. He left us Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, with the words, “Trust and Love.” It was short and sweet, but we all knew exactly what he meant. Those are the words he lived by, which he…
Read MoreNorman, Norman David Jr.
N. David Norman Jr.,March 31, 1950 – July 09, 2024 N. David Norman, Jr. 74, of Tijeras, NM, died on Tuesday, July 9, at home, after his heroic battle against the disease that claimed him too soon. Dave was a graduate of West Orange (NJ) High School and Furman University (SC). He was smart, loyal,…
Read MoreSmith, Jeffery M. – CT
Jeffery M. Smith, UH-1N, UH-1H and TH-55 pilot. Pilot training at Ft. Rucker, AL. on TH-55 and UH-1H helicopters. UH-1N transition training and Flight School Distinguished Graduate at Kirkland AFB, NM UH-1N pilot with the 4460th HS at Indian Springs AFAF, NV.
Read MoreHansen, Jay W. – WA
Jay W. & Barbara K. Hansen Helicopter Pilot on HH-43F’s and UH-1F/N’s. 1969 -1970 at Cam Ranh Bay, RVN with Det. 8, 38th ARRS as a HH-43F pilot. Served as a UH-1N pilot with the 1550th CCTW & 1550th FTS.
Read More