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Roscoe
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Roscoe's Obituary
Noticed on your site that you are interested in photos/stories about Roscoe. Here are three of his grave site. I hope you find them useful. I was in the 40th/469th that brought the F-4E's to Korat in the late 60's. I am currently involved in a project in which I am dealing with many slides from that era. If I find any more of Roscoe I would be happy to send them along. As you can see in the attached images, Roscoe's brass plaque and head stone are in a pretty sorry state. I am toying with the idea of organizing a group to do something about correcting this situation. The only problem I have is I do not have a current contact (liaison to the USAF?) at Korat who speaks/writes English. If you have such a contact I would sure appreciate knowing - preferably email. Regards, Jim Wilkinson
Picture from Otto Uebel, who along with Gene Ponce and Dan Massola visited Korat RTAFB October 2004.
Roscoe in the Commemorative Sawadee Flyer in 1976.
Page supplied by Gary Stallones
- Credits -
Credit for the preceding stories and photos has been attributed as best as possible. Others to be thanked/credited are Mike Scott; the Air Force Association; and the writers for the Sawadee Flyer.
Also, to all who hold a special place in their hearts for Roscoe and all who failed to RTB safely!
MEMORIAL UPDATE - 2007
Due to efforts of people who care, Roscoe's Memorial at Korat RTAFB continues to hold a place of Honor ...
This latest effort (during Cope Tiger 2007) involved the efforts of Jim Traywick, his wife Jiwasa, and James Parris. They added an additional stone and a bronze figure of Roscoe with his paw raised facing the flightline.
Provided by Jan Lewis
(via Dave McNeil - 2009)