Why I Hated Pilots in Vietnam by Tom Briggs

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Why I Hated Pilots in Vietnam

This is a photo of Josephine (Josie) Powell, a fabulous dancer and entertainer on a USO tour of the Far East and Vietnam, circa 1967. Her unnamed escorts are three pilots, a WO, a Capt and a Major.

I've often wondered why a simple Military Policeman didn't get those type of assignments .....???

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Vijay Nanda		29-Apr-2022 02:02
A photograph that fulfills its purpose. Great comments and memories come to life. Thanks for sharing.

Guest		30-May-2020 08:03
What does an ex entertainer do after she fades away. You become a Real Estate Broker, or a writer. I did both. Neither was as rewarding as being with our troops. To share bread with the. Troops. To sit with them. To sing to them. Dance with them. Give them a piece of home. There is nothing more rewarding in life.

Bill Miller		24-May-2020 07:11
Interesting picture, and so are some of the other comments !

1moremile		20-May-2020 14:59
That was temporary. You got a far better assignment.

Dave Berry		17-May-2020 20:25
I feel your pain. It was a love/hate relationship. They drove us to one bad place after another and then flew away and left us there. However, when we needed replacements, supplies and most important, evacuation, they were there no matter what. I had a lot of respect for that. But I still hate the fact that they drew females like flies to honey.

Guest		17-May-2020 01:07
The pilots had everything. Even ice cream flown in daily and small portable AC. I read most recently, about their casualty rate. It’s shocking. And a well kept secret. I have to mention one thing. THOSE LIZARDS!

Guest		17-May-2020 01:03
Love my picture with the three pilots. Our escorts on the flight were in civilians clothes. On this particular route we are going to a base in north Thailand.

Long Bach Nguyen		16-May-2020 16:05
That is so funny and so true Tom

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