[R-390] Rules of Ware

[rbethman]

Actually, in lieu of C-130s flying NOE, (Nap Of the Earth - just in case 
someone doesn't know.), I do remember living in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl, 
with SAC beginning the "new" idea of low altitude bomb runs.

We had B-52s pretty darn low, and they would dispense chaff in an 
attempt to ensure they weren't being detected coming in from out over 
the Gulf of Mexico.

The chaff was worse that ANY "grab bag boxes" or possible pallets coming 
in.  They indeed have an instance where a C-130 had engine failure 
issues over the Gulf.  They had to drop weight to get in.  That was an 
utter FIASCO!  The "cargo" was anti-intrusion devices that "looked" like 
a tiny planet Saturn.  These broke open, (boxes or crates), when they 
hit the water.

These devices were "intended" for use in Viet Nam by laying them around 
the perimeter of an airfield, fire-base, or other installation.  They 
went off with a loud "pop" when pressure is applied.

Uncle Sam spent a hefty amount cleaning them up!

Some of us do remember 67 1/2 volt batteries.  How many remember those 
that were 225 volt?  My Stepfather has those in his Hershey Sun 
Strobes.  Got across one or two of them myself.

Getting back to the chaff, it was a royal PIA to rake out of the grass!

Bob - N0DGN

On 11/10/2010 3:18 PM, Tisha Hayes wrote:
> I always imagined Les Locklear's little gift parcels as being dropped by a
> C-130 flying NOE over our houses on Christmas Eve.