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34th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Thud Era

Korat RTAFB, Thailand - May 1966 to May 1969
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Guys: Last name starting with N through R

These are some of the men that were members of the 34th TFS during the Thud era. Click on a name to see a picture from that era and a current address if we have it. Howard Plunkett has compiled F-105 histories on most of the people and these can be accessed via a link under the name.

(Click most pictures for larger images.)

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Alan G. Nelson
Alan Nelson

Al in a group picture of the 13 TFS Wild Weasels on December 29, 1966.

Alan Nelson

Late 1966.

Alan Nelson

Al is congratulated by Colonel Scrappy Johnson after completing over 100 missions; June 1967.

Alan Nelson

Squadron Commander LtCol Alan Nelson (at right) gets congratulated by Ops Officer Carl McKenzie upon completion of his 100 missions. LtCol Merv Taylor examines the 100 mission pineapple.

Current address:
485 41st Avenue,
St Petersburg, FL 33706
Robin K. Nierste
Robin Nierste
Robin Nierste
Left to right: Dr Ken Singer, Robin "Nasty" Nierste, R.R. Reed (R cubed), Al Fick, & Ed Jones.
Robin Nierste
Robin Nierste

34th TFS Squadron Commander LtCol "Red Dog" Hendricks congratulates Robin.

Robin Nierste

He completed 100 missions in November 1966.

Robin Nierste

Time for the 100 mission party!

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Denis D. O'Donoghue
Denis O'Donoghue
Denis O'Donoghue after #100 with wing commander Colonel Chairsell on left and squadron commander LtCol "Red Dog" Hendricks; September 1966.
Denis O'Donoghue

By the squadron sign

(June 1966-September 1967).

Current address:
7105 Oak Brook Dr.,
Plano, TX 75025

Donald E. (Digger) Odell - Deceased
Digger Odell
The only vintage picture we have of Don comes from his Veterans Tribute Page.

Digger was shot down on October 17, 1967, and captured. He was released on March 14, 1973.

Digger talks about his shoot down in this Visionalist interview (pdf file).

Street in Selfridge, MI, named for him.

Donald "Digger" Odell died Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Death Notice

Kenneth David Oliver - Deceased
Ken arrived in May 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders and was assigned to the 34th TFS for a short period.
Ken Oliver

Ken Oliver died on May 23, 2008.

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Harry G. Paddon III - Deceased
Harry Paddon

Harry Paddon with his 100 mission scarf after the final mission.

Harry Paddon
He is congratulated by other squadron members.
Maybe it was so quick it was "just a blur" (June 1967-February 1968).

Harry Paddon died on June 27, 2019.

Harry Pawlik - Deceased
Harry Pawlik
Harry Pawlik

February 1967

Harry Pawlik

Harry completes 100 missions on August 1, 1967.
(Photo courtesy of USAF)

Harry Pawlik

Harry is happy to complete his 100!

Harry died on August 1, 2016, at age 86.

Lamont H. "Monty" Pharmer
Monty Pharmer

Monty Pharmer in 1968.

Monty Pharmer

Monty with the scarf and Gary Durkee finish their 100 missions.

E-mail: billjimtom@aol.com

Current address:
2034 S. E. 37th Ct. Cir.,
Ocala, FL 34471
Jack A. Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack enjoying the 100 mission pineapple; August 1967. The mission was flown in Warlord II, #59-1760, his bird. The crew chief was SSgt Langan shown holding Jack's hat.
Current address:
2044 Pine Lake Trail,
Arab, AL 35016
Robert D. "Bob" Pielin
Bob Pielin
Bob Pielin with his 100 mission pineapple discusses things with Colonel Sabre Sams while 34th Squadron Commander, LtCol Red Dog Hendricks looks on.

Bob was the first 34th member to complete 100 north in July 1966.
Peter Potter Pitman - Deceased
Peter arrived in April 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders.
He was shot down on May 12, 1967, and declared missing in action (POW Network account).

He is also listed on the Honor Roll page.
Peter Pitman

Peter, wife Libby, & son Matt.

Benjamin Marksbury Pollard - Deceased
Ben Pollard
Ben arrived in April 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders.

He was shot down May 15 and captured (POW Network account).
Benjamin is also honored by Veteran Tributes.

Ben gave an interesting oral history that covers both the Ryan's Raiders background and his experiences as a POW.

Ben died on November 11, 2016, at age 84.

Harvey W. Prosser - Deceased
Harvey Prosser
Harvey Prosser
Harvey Prosser
Harvey Prosser
Harvey is also shown in the squadron picture of March 1969.
Harvey Prosser died on March 9, 2016. As he requested there is no obituary.
Harvey's Dad was an Army Air Corps pilot in the early days and wrote an interesting book about his experiences: My Service Life (pdf file).
Guy E. Pulliam - Deceased
Guy Pulliam
Guy served in 1969 and is also shown in the March 1969 squadron picture.

The Guy Pulliam Leadership Award recognizes ROTC cadets who demonstrate a commitment to spiritual values and to the spiritual aspects of leadership.
On July 31, 1973, Guy was killed in an A-7 accident near Nellis AFB.

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Robert R. Reed
Bob Reed
From left to right: Dr Ken Singer, Robin "Nasty" Nierste, R.R. Reed (R cubed), Al Fick, & Ed Jones.
Bob Reed

Bob in October 1966.

Bob Reed

Completing 100 missions in October 1966.

Current address:
115 Par Court,
Crestview, FL 32536

E-mail: r3eeds@cox.net
Robert D. Reese
Robert arrived in May 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders and was assigned to the 34th TFS for a short period.
We don't have a vintage picture of Robert.
James B. Register
James arrived in May 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders and was assigned to the 34th TFS for a short period.
We don't have a vintage picture of James.
John F. Rehm - Deceased
John Rehm
John Rehm

John after his pool dip with Cal Markwood.

John arrived in May 1967 with the Ryan's Raiders and was assigned to the 34th TFS for a short period. He finished his 100 missions on August 3, 1967, as a member of the 13th TFS.
John Rehm died on February 18, 2021, at age 85.
Alan B. (Al) Reiter
Al Reiter

Al’s F-105 class picture.

Al Reiter

In the cockpit at Korat, May 1969..

He is also shown in the March 1969 squadron picture.

Al was a 34th member from December 1968 to May 1969.

Current address:
PO Box 307,
Enumclaw, WA 98022

E-Mail: asreiter@comcast.net
Donald W. Revers - Deceased
Don Revers
Don Revers
Don Revers

Getting the 100 mission scarf.

Don Revers

Now the 100 mission pineapple.

Don Revers

Wing Commander Colonel Douglas congratulates Don.

Don Revers

After hosing down it's Snoopy to the club.

Don Revers

The traditional dunking in the swimming pool.

Don Revers

Let's start the 100 mission party!

Don completed his 100 missions in January 1968 (July 1967-January 1968).
Donald Revers died on December 23, 2012.
John O. Rollins II
We don't have a vintage picture of John.
He completed 100 missions in August 1967.
James B. Ross Jr. - Deceased
We don't have a vintage picture of James (October 1967-August 1968).
Jim Ross died on June 16, 2019, in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Douglas A. Roysdon - Deceased
Doug Roysdon
Doug on the left with an unidentified pilot (perhaps an instructor at George AFB?).
Doug Roysdon

Doug on his first SEA tour.

Doug Roysdon

F-86 training.

Doug completed 100 missions in October 1968.
He died October 31, 1983.
Alan K. Rutherford - Deceased
Al Rutherford

Al in the 35th TFS just prior to deploying to Korat.

Captain Al Rutherford finished his 100 in October 1966.
Alan Rutherford died on July 26, 2011.

In Remembrance Of Those Who Served!

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