Texas Tech University

R. Dresser Interview Tarpon Springs, Fl

Audio Item Number: 252AU0101
Pages
0
Media Type
Audio
Physical Location
CS67.2
Number of Media
1
Language(s)
English
Format
Cassette
Time - Hr:Min:Sec
58:26
Digitized in HD?
No
Dates
Existence: 11 October 1980
General Note
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.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=252AU0101

Citation
R. Dresser Interview Tarpon Springs, Fl, 252AU0101. No Date, Paul Cecil Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=252AU0101, Accessed 02 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line
252AU0101, Paul Cecil Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 01 Feb 2002 [Updated: 17 Jul 2019]