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Lt. General Meyers - Speech at 14th Ranch Hand Reunion (Tarrin Springs, Florida, 1980)
Audio Item Number: 252AU0098
General Meyers addresses Ranch Hand Association members regarding their participation in the U.S. Air Force epidemiological study of effects of 'Herbicide Orange.'
[VNCA Note: General Meyers' speech is at beginning of Side B.]
Item Creation Date: 11 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
80-4 Brady Interview-General Discussion, Tarpon Springs, Fl
Audio Item Number: 252AU0104
Paul Cecil interviews John Brady, a Ranch Hander. Brief discussion on politically-influenced targeting, targeting crops, and 'hauling trash.' They discuss hazards of flying 'for the Ranch' such as weather problems, ground fire, spraying in hot areas.
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
80-6 Original- Discussion and Arthur Interview, Tarpon Springs, Fl
Audio Item Number: 252AU0103
'General conversation.' Interview with James Arthur, crew chief of aircraft #628 discusses maintenance on C-123 aircraft, damage resulting from ground fire, the housing situation and personal security. Group watches home movies.
Item Creation Date: 11 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
80-1 Charly Hubbs
Audio Item Number: 252AU0107
Charlie Hubbs, Ranch Hand Detachment Commander is interviewed by Paul Cecil in Tarpon Springs FL. Reflections on the Ranch Hand operation, ranging from training for the unit's unique requirements to comparisons of various aircraft which supported the flights.
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
80-2 General Discussion Tarrin Springs, Fl
Audio Item Number: 252AU0106
'Oral History Program Tape for Ranch Hand' Topics: Tactical landing techniques for C-123s, Ranch Hand during Tet '68, the organizational structure and status of Ranch Hand, scroungers, air conditioners, and the Rung Sat Special Zone. Names mentioned: Dave Willoughby, George Hedge, LtGen Edmondson, Jack Womack, Bill Wildman, Jack Langhorn, Don Ayers, Jim Patrick, Deano Smith.
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
R. Dresser Interview Tarpon Springs, Fl
Audio Item Number: 252AU0101
Former Ranch Hand commander Ralph Dresser talks about the tactics of combat aerial spraying, air support, flying 'crop missions' and acting as VC-bait. He discusses the various types of aircraft acting in support of the Ranch Hand operation, and the role of FACs. He also tells of briefing General William 'Spike' Momyer, 7th Air Force Commanding General, on the need for supporting fighters for his Providers.
Item Creation Date: 11 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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80-3 Original-General Discussion Tarrin Springs, Fl
Audio Item Number: 252AU0105
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1980
Collection: Paul Cecil Collection
Association: Ranch Hand Association Vietnam
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Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]
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