87 - Looking for crew chief
Becky Purcell Arts: Beckyarts@me.com
My Father was with the 12 TAC FTR Squadron; In Korat 1965. I am trying to find the crew chief that put him in his Thunderchief on July 27,1965. I have tried other avenues, and realize it may be impossible but I'm not giving up. Daddy was in F-105D tail # 62-4252. His name was Capt. Robert B. Purcell better known as "Percy". He was shot down that day. Luckily he returned home almost 8 years later. He has since died. I wish I would have asked him so much more but... I would like to thank this man.
Thank you and thank you all for your service to our wonderful America. Becky Purcell Arts
My Father was with the 12 TAC FTR Squadron; In Korat 1965. I am trying to find the crew chief that put him in his Thunderchief on July 27,1965. I have tried other avenues, and realize it may be impossible but I'm not giving up. Daddy was in F-105D tail # 62-4252. His name was Capt. Robert B. Purcell better known as "Percy". He was shot down that day. Luckily he returned home almost 8 years later. He has since died. I wish I would have asked him so much more but... I would like to thank this man.
Thank you and thank you all for your service to our wonderful America. Becky Purcell Arts
Hi Becky, Thank you for your entry. I've enjoyed your comments on the Facebook F-105 groups. We have a lot of Thud drivers, crew chiefs, historians, and many others visit this site so perhaps you will get an answer. We honor your father's service. Take care, Jack