frogman13 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys, I've started my own blog about the 20th century Arab-Israeli wars. No advertising yet, Only showcasing scale models (my own for now) of the 1967 & 73 wars from both the Israeli and Arab forces. Hope you'll check it out and leave your comments. If you like it recommend it to someone else who has an interest. Here's the link: http://edokunscalemodelingpage.blogspot.com/ Ed Okun/ Frogman13 Edited February 8, 2014 by frogman13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I remember the 1973 war. I was at Dover when it started and we had to seal the base, double the manning, and carry two weapons instead of the one we normally had. There was a Saudi C-130 on our transit ramp which was denied permission to leave and the crew were monitored. It got better when a Isreali 707 cargo ship landed. It got even more fun when they sent 747 cargo aircraft and we started to chase reporters who snuck into the base. I remember they caught one from Time magazine inside a C-5 in a maint. hanger where he tried to hide in the upper sections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navy65 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I remember 67 quite well. We launched ready cat from USS America and called them back. Then we went and brought dead and wounded from the USS Liberty on board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 When the 7'73 war started the entire squadron was recalled and I spent hours picking up vehicles from motor pool and dropping them off at our armory. This was a lot better than getting posted out in the middle of nowhere on the base. The next day we reported to the Law Enforcement desk for weapons and posting and were brought up to date on the most recent developments, such as they were. We were read a police report that some M-551 Sheridan tanks were on manuvers out of Ft. Dix, N.J. when the call to return immediately was given. They were not to wait for the transporter vehicles, just R.T.B. and don't stop for anything. I guess like us they were on war status and sealing there base. The column of tanks too the fastest route back, the New Jersey Turnpike. As they took the on ramp at a good clip there happened to be some guy in a Caddy in the slow lane who refused to move into another lane or slow down for the scout tanks. The score, Sheridans 1, Caddy nothing. As ordered, they didn't stop but did contact Ft. Dix and had them notify the State Police about the incident. Supposedly they had a long talk with the driver about how cars should not get in the way of moving tanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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