ALTUS AFB, OKLAHOMA
Most Crew Members who ever flew the C-141 spent time
at Altus. Here's some photos to bring back some memories
for you.
If you have more pictures or stories about Altus
please send them in to me at this link.
Thanks.
Flightline activity-1973-74
It was all gray and white A-models back in the day.
Copyright © 1973: Ron Hathcock
These two photos were submitted by Bill Watkins.
Altus BX, 1975
Base Theater, 1975
School House
Flight Safety International Instructors
Front Row: Left to Right: Bob Gee, Larry Graham, Roger Cantley, Steve Harbour
Back Row. Left to Right: Phil Foley, Carl Duerson, Mel Schliemann
Photo Copyright: Sylvia Young who was in scheduling.
Simulator Building
FE School 1989
Photo Source : Jason Marshall
"School House-Altus AFB"
Photo © Jason Marshall
This is the parking lot side of the 57 Airlift Squadron building 164
(the 57th was in building 444 before the move to the one in the photograph).
Bill Weeper is standing where everyone used to put their bags before and after flying.
To the right of the 57th building is the simulator building and
to the left of the building (not visible) is where the 56th and 58th Airlift Squadron are located.
In May 1982, Altus suffered a catastrophic tornado event.
These photos show a few shots of the
tornado in progress, followed by the aftermath.
Many cars took quite a beating.
As did the base facilities.
And of course, some aircraft were damaged as well. It's interesting to see these are mostly C-5's photos. I'm guessing that they were not capable of flying away to safety for maintenance reasons.
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Last Updated: Friday, May 23, 2008 04:58 am