Crew Reunion B-52 Midnight Express
Bob Bogash
Crew Reunion B-52 Midnight Express
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Bob Bogash
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In
September 2012. after a long period of arranging, the crew of B-52 2584
met again for the first time in 40 years at a Reunion held in
Seattle. They, and their families, toured the airplane, listened
to several presentations, and held several dinners over the course of
several days. Here is a Photo Album of that occasion. Getting up close to a B-52, and climbing inside, was a first for many of the family members.  See what I mean! Kathie Gabriel and Linda Gee   The Invitation  Pilot Jim Gabriel back in his seat Co-Pilot Walt Wegesser The Team - back together after 40 years  EWO Bob Gee trying out his seat Gunner Ray Culver Now there's a Pair! Back home again.  Here's Ray down beneath his guns RN Alan Kirby Jim Farmer - Museum Trustee Jim's B-52 got shot down over North Viet Nam and he was rescued. He's still smiling....  Some Viet Nam Vets - L-R George Hazel, Charlie Doerlich, Pete Rogojin  I got to meet and become friends with Aircraft Commander Jim Gabriel And then. the planned Highlight - recreating the Mission departure picture from Guam   40 years of history - a crew and their airplane - Reunited. She took them in harm's way.... and she brought them home safely. After a day at Paine Field, there was a B-52 and Linebacker II presentation in the Museum Theater.   Boeing Test Pilot Brien Wygle and Howard Butcher gave presentations  The Reunion Agenda   And, there were several dinners!   Bob & Linda Gee (rear) and Jim & Kathi Gabriel  Carl & Kimberly Carnethon  Ray & Jane Culver  Howard Butcher presents pin to MOF staffer Julia Cannell  Viet Nam Vets - L-R Joe Crecca, Bob Gee, Bill Wilson, Jim Farmer, Larry Writer An historic occasion and a good time was had by all! The most important thing - a force was created that day to save 2584. She had saved them..... now, they would save her. |
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