By Lee Kyser (887th TMS) Let me start with the short story: In June 1964, I purchased a new 1964 Morris Cooper 1275 S (commonly known as a Mini Cooper S). It had been ordered with U.S. specs and, subsequently, I raced it in International events. That got the …
In an email from Lee Kyser to Bob Bolton et al, dated April 1, 2008, Lee writes… The hard hats were a requirement when RFML started. As you recall, Bob, anytime any launch crew member went onto a pad, a hard hat was mandatory. I’m thinking that requirement lasted for …
How many people remember this – The Crew #3-7 Coloring Book ? In a March 17, 2008 email to Russ Reston and Lee Kyser, Clint Everett states, in part: “In 1961, a thin paperback named The Executive Coloring Book was a surprise best seller. It was a book of basic …
In a March 7, 2008 email from Jim Plowden (822nd TMS; Crew #1-9) to Russ Reston et al, Jim in part states: “Funny how we remember the cars in our lives more than the women in our lives!” With that in mind, I thought it might be interesting to show …
On February 22, 2008 we posted an article about Lee Kyser’s racing activities while stationed at Sembach AB; Sembach Sergeant Living ‘Fast’ Life (AF Times – November 25, 1964). The next day, Rui Mauricio, a Mini Cooper owner in New England, advised via the website’s Guestbook that he now owns the Mini …
In a February, 2008 email from Lee Kyser (887th TMS) to Fred Horky (887th TMS & 38th TMW Missile Operations Center), Lee wrote, in part: “I then went into the missile field, arriving at Lowry for training in Dec 1959. Following 15 months of training, I arrived at Sembach in …
In an email from Lee Kyser (887th TMS): Russ, there was a crew chief at B Flight, SSgt William Rowe, who was “electrocuted” in the blockhouse, but revived by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by the launch officer. The LOs name might have been “Thoeni” (pronounced “Thaney”), or something like that. Do …
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order P-52 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO New York 01930 Special Order A-535 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order P-81 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Change of Assignment Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
822nd Tactical Missile Squadron 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order A-13 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
822nd Tactical Missile Squadron 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order A-11 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order P-177 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO New York 01930 Special Order A-609 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 38th Tactical Missile Wing (USAFE) United States Air Force APO New York 01930 Special Order P-34 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 587th Tactical Missile Group (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order P-115 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
Headquarters 587th Tactical Missile Group (USAFE) United States Air Force APO 130, New York, New York Special Order P-78 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th TMS)
USAF Tactical Missile School and Headquarters 4504 Missile Training Wing (TACTICAL) (TAC) Orlando Air Force Base, Florida Special Orders A-22 Click on thumbnail to see larger image. (Courtesy of Lee Kyser – 887th MMS)
