Blue Eagle Photo Album
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Andrews AFB 1965
Congressional Visit - shot taken at Andrews AFB in 1965 showing one of the frequent congressional visits that we had during construction. Name of congressman unknown. Capt Dixon, father of Project Jenny is shown at the far right of photo. Photo provided by Dick Rollins.


Blue Eagle Aircraft Photos

Blue Eagle I - great shot of Blue Eagle I probably landing at Andrews AFB in 1965. Aircraft shows three antenna masts on top and one of these masts was removed in 65 prior to deployment to Vietnam because of flight stability problems. Photo provided by Dick Rollins

The Big Balloon Party - shot of Blue Eagle I in 1965 while on ground deploying trailing wire antenna on balloons for broadcast test of ground operations. Photo provided by Dick Rollins.

Balloons Up - another shot of Blue Eagle I with balloons deployed. Photo provided by Dick Rollins.

Blue Eagle II and III at Tan Son Nhut - early shot of 444 and 641 at Tan Son Nhut AB Saigon probably taken in 1967. Photo provided by Jerry Fish.

Blue Eagle II at TSN - great shot of 444 on the ground at Tan Son Nhut AB probably 1967. Photo provided by Jerry Fish.

Blue Eagle II in Revetment - shot of nose of 444 in revetment. It may be Frenchy Belodeau under the nose of the aircraft, but not sure. Photo provided by Red Batson.

Blue Eagle VI at Pax River - shot of 655 turning up on ramp at Pax River, date probably 1966 prior to first deployment for BE 6. Photo provided by Red Batson.

Blue Eagle VI - shot of 655 in revetment (TSN or DNG ?) probably in 1966. Photo provided by Red Batson


Interior of Blue Eagle Aircraft

The Guys In The Back Room - photo shot inside TV bird looking forward showing back end crew at video broadcast location. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

One Big VCR - photo showing the TR-22 Video Tape Recorder aboard one of the TV birds. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

TV Transmitter - photo showing the TV transmitter aboard one of the TV birds. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

One Baaaad Switch - photo showing backend crew member at Video Switch position on board a TV bird. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

Spook On Board - photo looking aft showing one of the Communications Technicians from the Naval Security Group at the EW (Electronic Warfare) monitoring position. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.


Saigon Detachment

Broadcasting Birthday Party in Vietnam - photo shot at the THVN (govt of South Vietnam broadcasting service) TV studio Saigon in 1968 on the second anniversery of TV broadcasting in Vietnam. It was also at this ceremony that members of Project Jenny were presented the Vietnamese Psychological Warfare Medal 1st Class for their efforts in Vietnam. Photo provided by Greg Murphy.

Crew Hooch at Tan Son Nhut AB- photo shot probably in 66 or 67 showing one of the crew hooches at Tan Son Nhut AB. Photo provided by unknown

Tan Son Nhut AB, Saigon Vietnam - photo of Tan Son Nhut AB taken from 4K ft. Photo provided by Steve Robbins

DaNang Detachment

Blown-Up Barracks - photo shot in 67 at DaNang showing the barracks that Blue Eagle I crew and VQ-1 crew shared, after rocket attack. LCDR Henderson, 1st OIC of WESTPAC Det was badly wounded during attack. Photo provided by Red Batson.

Moving Day - photo shot in 67 at DaNang showing Strealy in foreground and Keisow in background moving out of destroyed barracks. Photo provided by Red Batson.

Recovery Crew - photo shot in67 at DaNang showing Chief Smithers leading way into destroyed barracks torecover posessions. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Freedom Hill PX, DaNang - photo of Freedom Hill PX at DaNang. When it wasn't blown up, as it frequently was, it was a great place to shop for the weekly ration of Beanie Weenies, Beer and whatever. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Crew Limo - photo of the 6X truck that was utilized as crew transportation at DaNang. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Customized Crew Limo - Photo of the DaNang Crew Limo after meeting a Marine F-6 Phantom on the TaxiWay one night. One of the crew was seriously injured in this accident. Photo provided by Red Batson.


Crew Photos

Blue Eagle I Crew DaNang - photo shot in 1967 showing the 627 crew just after landing at DaNang to set up operations. Shown L-R, Back Row - Hopkins, Gaul, Clark, Gidge(PPC), Hunter, Pullen,Reynolds, Goode, Miskelley, Pearce, Keisow. Front Row - Strealy, Orlandi(CrewChief), Robbins, Strogen, Smithers, Lewis and Belodeau. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Jim "Hollywood" Hicks - photo taken on board Blue Eagle I. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

Dennis Miller - photo take of Miller (with beer in hand) at TSN. Photo provided by Jim Hicks

Steve "Robbie" Robbins - photo taken of Robbins (with Blue Eagle I crew in background) at China Beach getting a lesson about stepping on hot sand without shoes on. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Bill Smithers - photo taken of Chief Smithers probably at DaNang. Photo provided by Frenchy Belodeau.

Ronald Wallick - portrait photo of ET1 Ronald Wallick (deceased). Photo provided by his son.


NATC Patuxent River, Md.

Change of Command - photo shot of OASU Change of Command at NATC Pax River. That's Dick Rollins with sword saluting the Leading Chief. Photo provided by Dick Rollins.

Crew Barracks and Cars - photo shot of OASU/VXN-8 barracks at NATC Pax River. Note muscle cars in front of barracks. Wonder where my 65 Mustang Fastback is today. Photo provided by Jim Hicks.

Maps

Vietnam Now - current map of Vietnam. Saigon now shown as Ho Chi Minh City.


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last update 11 Jan 02