Sunday, May 27, 2012

TSgt. Richard J. Reilly, Jr., 1968 Vietnam, Stinger AC119



Nakom Phanom, Thailand - An 18th SOS aircraft maintenance crew looks over 37mm antiaircraft damage to a Stinger gunship's wing as Flight Engineer, TSgt Richard Riley, lower left, looks on. The aircraft was hit during a mission in Laos and recoverd at it's home base at NKP, Thailand.
(Photo courtesy of CMSgt Bill Petrie, USAF, Ret.)
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I swiped this picture from the AC-119 site. After all it is a picture of my husband, so I hope I don't get in trouble for it.

Some of the following pictures are by and of Everett Sprous. Thank you, Everett. He did not know or serve with my husband, but did honorably serve on the Stinger AC119.

Dick Reilly in the middle
The Polish Bandits Posted by Hello

Dick Reilly standing far right Posted by Hello

at work Posted by Hello at work2 Posted by Hello

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at work6 Posted by Hello checking damage Posted by Hello

Anonymous said...
The AC119K flew low and slow so hits by small arms and AAA shrapnel was common.

Tech. Sgt. Dick Reilly, Flight Engineer Posted by Hello

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at work Posted by Hello Dick Reilly at work Posted by Hello

Dick Reilly Posted by Hello Flight Engineer Posted by Hello

I don't know Stinger? Posted by Hello
Dick Reilly inspecting his plane Posted by Hello

In the doorway Posted by Hello Inspecting damage Posted by Hello

damage Posted by Hello Posted by Hello

more damage Posted by Hello

Ben Hai River Posted by Hello Ready & waiting Posted by Hello


armed & ready Posted by Hello

As you can see, I have no idea what most of these pictures are. I hope you guys will respond with the right information.

I have been waiting for them to be posted to the AC-119 web page, but since I have this site, I decided to post them myself.

Jacque
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