What do I have a target on my forehead?

[BILLY D.]

Old war story:

When we flew in 'nam our Squadron Commander used to come to Naked Fanny for his Re-certification rides. Also to prove he really could handle Combat.

Our area of operation was from North Vietnam, South through Laos and through Cambodia into South 'nam.

Along this beautiful hunk of landscape Victor Charlie set up a HUGE Anti Aircraft Artillery defense system. 23MM, 37MM, 57mm, 85MM and 100 MM guns to protect their supply routes.

When ever this guy flew with us we always got shot at much more than on our normal? missions. Like 3 times as much.

So we fondly nicknamed him "Magnet A$$". He could attract AAA walking the streets of downtown Bangkok. I almost used another word there. The GI'S will know it.

But I have to say we never did take a hit when he was with us. Thanx Scanners.
So he wasn't all bad. Although he didn't get to fly alot, once he got settled in the aircraft he was quite proficient.

So don't feel bad about being a Magnet A$$, just keep your six covered.

Best wishes, Bill