All photos on this page provided by "JW".
A-Flight getting ready for Runway 18 West riot control duty. On yet another weekend (of course).

-"JW"
The first two Russian INF Teams on base (one came in on the IL-62 and one on our C-141s). A new era of the Cold War had begun. The whole base was in a state of emergency - what we called "Pinging". We had to post a lot of folks in the base hotel to assure our visitor's security, and keep them from "wandering around" on base. This was no easy task. At times the KGB folks in the group kept probing and provoking us.

-"JW"

C-5 Galaxy "The Hog" on it's final approach. Always a great sight! Our other two workhorses, the C-130 and C-141, seemingly lifeless on the cold flight line, are being prepared for their next mission.

-"JW"
Yet another hostage release out of Beirut, Lebanon.

-"JW"

A major accident on B-44 near the Langen Sandpits. SrA Witherspoon and Sgt Barry Thompson of C-Flight in action.

-"JW"
The annual Easter demonstrations at the main gate…German police chopper BO-105 taking off from the base hotel.

-"JW"

Solemn duty... Honoring our fallen comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Gulf War. The officer standing at attention is 435th SPS' own Capt. Platt.

-"JW"
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