U.S.S. Lyman K. Swenson

[Ron Smith]

Hi Don,

I remember the Berkeley. We were on Ref-Tra and Economy runs together, if I recall correctly. We ran plane guard for the Bonnie Dick. Had to pick up a Vigilante Bomber crew when they stalled on take-off. I remember the Greeks, Spaniards and Turks(scarey SOBs) wondering around 32nd Street NavSta when they were turning over ships to them. I think the Swenson went to Turkey after decommissioning.

I've heard about the Agent Orange thing, but assumed they would just bury it. Sorry to hear about your problems. I worked with a retired Air Force Sargeant who was a crew chief on a C-130 "Orange Bomber". He had every medical problem you could think of, and finally had to go out on disability.

"Ferly",

I was the Boat Engineer on ATC "Tango" 152-8 at Vinh Long and later at My Tho. Hauled Marines , ran interdiction and water hazard patrols.

Ron