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David Hague, e-mail, 01.09.2022 19:21 Ladies and gents. There is a lot of history, knowledge and skill in this thread. Kudos to you all. I need to know if anyone knows of any flying DHC4 Caribous, non turbine, or any that are potentially for sale? Regards David

Joe Tedeschi, e-mail, 08.08.2020 21:19 Hi Andrea, Please see my reply to Shawn Giefing above whose father survived the crash. My thoughts and sentiments go out to you and your father as well. Your grandfather was the co-pilot, and I have a copy of his panel from the Virtual VN Wall. Please, after all these years, we must try to get in contact and I will share with you the information I've gathered so far. Perhaps you might have some new information I could use in my written account I'm currently in the process of writing. The VN war will never end until we tell the last story.

Joe Tedeschi, e-mail, 08.08.2020 21:09 Hi Shawn, I'm so sorry I did not follow up my comment back in 2011, and to look for comments in reply. Just to find another name of a person also in the crash and survived it is so rewarding. I send my sincere condolences on the loss of your papaw. I would have liked to have known him and to contact him to get his story. I'm in the process of writing an account of the crash, and I have names of 5 of the people who survived the crash. Please try to contact me, even after 4 years since you posted your comment. My e-mail is tedeschij@verizon.net, phone 609-953-5524. I've gathered a large amount of material concerning the crash which I would be happy to share with you.

Noname, 31.03.2020 10:24 Thanks to Cananda and Australia for partnering with us.

Shawn Giefing, e-mail, 06.03.2016 07:13 My papaw was also one of the survivors of the C7 tail wing 63-9751 crash on HK mountain. His name was Elmer Dale Bass. Any other survivors or people who remember his name feel free to contact me. He passed away March of 2015 I've been trying to contact and friends that served with him to hear stories of my papaw and the brave men he served beside. God Bless our troops and welcome home. To the ones who have fallen may they forever rest in piece as the heroes they are.

Mark Erickson, e-mail, 18.03.2015 13:19 Flew the Caribou @ Cam Ranh Bay, RVN, 1969-70. Great airplane for short field and airdrop work. As a new USAF pilot, learned a lot about basic flying, worked with some great Flight Engineers, and never had a serious problem with the aircraft in 1115 flt hrs!

SP 5 Robert Carroll, e-mail, 02.03.2015 18:18 Always loved this aircraft. Upon arriving at Qui Nhon airfield VN I was assigned to 540th Trans Co in Oct 1966 my first job was to prep the last several non-airworthy Caribous and load them on barges on the beach to be shipped back to the US to be repaired and turned over to the AF.

James Ebinger, e-mail, 08.01.2015 20:14 I jumped this aircraft when I was in Tennessee and loved it my goodness the oldies are fantastic

Andrea Webster, e-mail, 17.10.2014 21:32 Mr. Joseph Tedeschi, my grandfather was also aboard that plane when it crashed. It has been years since your post but my father and I would love to get in touch with you! Please email us if you can at andrea.wbstr@gmail.com

jabbrn@aol.com, 23.03.2014 19:46 I loved flying this plane, flew it across the ocean and throughout VN 1966 with the 135th .

Jerry Allen, e-mail, 25.10.2013 02:00 I flew the Bou for the US Army in VN during 1966. My replacement were AF crews. I was sad to lose the Bou. It was a great airplane. The shortest strip I flew it in/out of was only 844 feet long...I paced it off. It got the job done. I was with the 135th AVN CO.

Old Grunt, e-mail, 04.05.2013 03:56 Was with 310Ranchhands love to watch the Bou fly backwards in high wind on landing in nam

Buddy, e-mail, 28.10.2012 03:24 My father was 1Sgt Charles Wright, crew chief on a Caribou, 1963-66 at ft Bennington- 11th AA

DC Bhardwaj, e-mail, 07.05.2012 10:43 A wonderful aircraft with very nice STOL characteristics, ideal for shortfield prepared/unprepared operations.Full Flaps approach & landings was the beauty of this aircraft.I was one of the fortunate pilot to fly this machine while in the Indian Air Force (IAF).This aircraft did wonderful service to the IAF for nearly 25 yrs.and was the back bone of Air maintainance for the troops & civil population in the far flung areas.I am and will always be proud of this aircraft. Thanks De Haviland.

henry pribadi, e-mail, 29.04.2012 15:05 Dear sirs, I need help and information. I want to buy DHC 4 Caribou with turbo engine for cargo for operating at south asia. Could anyone help me to find the seller of DHC 4 Caribou. Thank and regards Henry Pribadi

A.Razak Hassan, e-mail, 17.04.2012 15:28 Hallo!I was very suprised to discover the Royal Malaysian Air Force Caribou shown with the serial nr. FM 1101 because I was flying with this Aircraft as a Crew Chief in the 60ties in Borneo, Malaysia. This Aircraft was one of four FM1100 to FM 1103 given as a gift from the Canadian Goverment to Malaysia in 1962.Unfortunately this particular Aircraft crashed into the jungle of Sarawak,Borneo after experiencing an engine failure and was written off. The Co-pilot was killed in this crash and the Captain as well as myself were injured. This crash happened in 1964.Before that, I was trained in Australia with No.38 Caribou Sqn in RAAF Richmond.The last RMAF Caribou was retired about 10 years ago and about eight or ten Aircrafts are still stored in RMAF Base Kuching,Borneo.I send my best regards to all ex-Caribou crew members.

Bob Neal, e-mail, 12.03.2012 18:01 Flew the Caribou out of Vung Tau and Cam Rahn Bay 70-71. Had never landed on a runway less than 8000' until then. In training looking down at a 1500' runway looked impossibily short. In country there were 5 or 6 that were less than 1000'. In a strong headwind and with full flaps you could almost hover.

W CALAME, e-mail, 24.02.2012 21:03 Have a question, but first Thank You all for your service. I was a crewchief on a Caribo up at Fort Richardson Alaska in 1966, 12th Aviation, They were a great ship.My question is when they were transfered to the Air force how were they transported to v Vietnam and the route and fuel stops to get their. Thank You

Charlie Dexter, e-mail, 10.01.2012 18:11 Sorry my earlier comment has a typo. The 1st Avn Co(FWLT)flew 18 Caribou to SE Asia, not 16. We flew in three flights of 6 each. Big Moose One, Two and Three.

Charlie Dexter, e-mail, 10.01.2012 17:23 I was assigned to the 1st Avn Co (FWLT)in 1962/63 that flew 16 Caribou from Ft. Benning, GA over the ice cap, through Europe, and the middle east when we deployed to South East Asia in suport of the Vietnam War. As a 1/LT and new aviator this was a great experience flying this super aircraft half way arond the world and then throughout Thailand and Vietnam. I also was assigend to the 224th Avn Bn later on my second Vietnam tour and became the comand pilot of "Pathfinder" (62-4147)an electronic intelligence gathering modified RCV-2B shortly after she was repaired following being shot down up along the DMZ. I then became the last Army Aviator to fly the Caribou in Vietnam as 62-4147 was turned over to the USAF in Apr 1967.

John, e-mail, 29.10.2011 13:45 Using Caribou in Flightgear but sounds horrible. Any one got a recording of a real one I could substitute?

Frank Huber, e-mail, 11.10.2011 02:29 I need to get some specifics on the fuel tanks on the C-7. I have project that wants to armor the tanks for small arms fire and I have no details on the aircraft. I was a crew chief on T-29D's and they had wet wings. does the C-7 also have wet wings? how are out are they? thanks much to anyone that can help.

Ed Madigan, e-mail, 05.05.2011 04:55 After coming from B-52's in Sac, flying the bou in Nam was a real treat. Got an airplane in the morning you could strap on and have some fun with. Serving the Army was a pleasure and an honor. Got to work with the 5th Special Forces in the Delta, air land and air drop supplies. Good airplane, great crews and a damn rewarding mission. 536th TAS 67/68 Vung Tau RVN

Joseph Tedeschi, e-mail, 10.04.2011 00:24 Was one of fortunate survivors of crash of C-7 into Hong Kong Mountain at An Khe on 4 Oct 1966. Thirteen were killed including air crew. Blinding fog and we flew right into mountain. Tree took off right wing and we augered in upside down. No explosion or fire. This tough airplane saved my life. I was med-evaced with broken hip, and never got to know full story and details of crash. Anyone have any info?

Rodger Harrington, e-mail, 11.03.2011 17:16 I was lucky enough to have been crew chief on one of the caribous (AC-1) that comprised the 187th Trans Airplane Company,11th Air Assault at Ft. Benning tail number 62-4155. Spent many hours flying accross the state at tree top level from Benning to Camp Stewart developing low level flight concept to be used in Nam. I have been able to find a program for my flight simulator from AlphaSim that is almost identical to the aircrafts performance, sounds and replicates everything from the cock-pit to the loading ramp. I still have many fond memories of that time in my life. It was trully a great aircraft that proved itself and I can see why the Air Force did not enjoy competing with the Army and ended up taking it as one of its own.

Joseph W. Hazen, e-mail, 05.03.2011 20:14 I flew the Caribou for Air America in Southeast Asia, mostly Laos, from August 1962 to April 1966. A very reliable and comfortable aircraft. In one 7 day period, I made 115 takeoffs and landings, 37 the most in one day. I bet that is a record.

pete castillo, e-mail, 21.02.2011 17:47 I was assigned to the 483rd TAW between Oct '68 thru Oct 69. My job mainly consisted of loading and off-loading the C7A during the morning. The Bou would then fly on to Vung Tau and back to home base. Loved to be part of history. Msgt Pete Castillo TX 92nd AFJROTC Eagle Pass,TX

pete castillo, e-mail, 21.02.2011 17:46 I was assigned to the 483rd TAW between Oct '68 thru Oct 69. My job mainly consisted of loading and off-loading the C7A during the morning. The Bou would then fly on to Vung Tau and back to home base. Loved to be part of history. Msgt Pete Castillo TX 92nd AFJROTC Eagle Pass,TX

Dave Sandelin, e-mail, 04.02.2011 17:25 I was an ARDF operator on a Caribou in Vietnam '66-'67. It was called the Pathfinder, as we had innovative equipment that was being proven, and which was added to later aircraft. The thing could land on a dime, and give you nine cents change. W/O John (Big John) Brazil was the pilot, and between his skill and the wonderful design of the Caribou, I loved the plane.

Jerry Pankonen, e-mail, 10.11.2010 07:04 I was part of the initial cadre of Air Force (AF) pilots that replaced Army pilots at Vung Tau from late August of 1966. AF headquarters rushed to find anyone from desk jockey to jet pilot to fill the Caribou crew member slots. This pot-pourri of pilots were sent to Ft Benning to be trained by the Army; then to jungle survival, and for me on to Vung Tau, Vietnam to fight the war. Luck of the draw to get Vung Tau, an in country R and R location for the GI's and Viet Cong. One hell of a great experience to fly, train and live (until they kicked us out) with Army Warrant Officers. I transitioned from the fast T-38/C-141 to the very slow Bou. Army taught me to stop my descent when I saw the tops of trees; radio beacon timed precision approaches; and special VFR approaches to Saigon in IFR conditions. Ahhh yes those were the good old days. Learned to love the caribou. It took hits and just kept on going. Many great memories of the Bou, the guys that flew them, flight mechs/load masters, and the maintenance guys. We were all in this mess together and made the best of a bad situation. A one of a kind experience for me and one that I would not trade for anything.

Jay Baker, e-mail, 10.11.2010 01:29 I was stationed in Vietnam from late August 1966- August 1967. I was not a pilot but a maintenance officer and I cut my teeth on this aircraft and raelly enjoyed the experience. I was part of the initial cadre that transitioned the Army CV-2 to the Air Force in 1967. A perfect logistical aircraft in support of remote sites.

Jake, e-mail, 30.09.2010 05:46 They were P & W R-3000 Have 1100 hours in VN in 69 and 70. First LT IP without extending More fun flying than I ever had before of since. It would do anything you asked and still more to come.

Timothy Dillon, e-mail, 28.09.2010 06:33 I was a crew chief in Nam 68-69 on the Bou.An absolutely terrific aircraft.Would get you in and out of anywhere.The pilots and ground crews were the best.Would still be of great use today

Preston Greene, e-mail, 15.05.2010 16:24 Palm Beach Aviation purchased the first DHC4A-T from PenTurbo and have operated it for the past 18 months supporting USG military pratroop training and UN relief support to Haiti. re-motored with the PT6-67 motor elimitated the problems associated with the round motored version. Is truely a workhorse now. We have first right of refusal for number two and three Turbo Caribou's from PenTurbo. Go to Penturbo.com and AC show is our Turbo Caribou. Preston

Ashton Lawrence, e-mail, 30.01.2010 20:13 Twice ferried the caribou across the Pacific to Viet Nam in 1965, and flew it throughout Viet Nam on military and USAID/USOM missions until I helped transfer it to the Air Force. Fantastic machine; we could take it about anywhere

David Lamb, e-mail, 17.01.2010 03:50 We had 3 Caribous in Egypt in 1967 prior to the Middle East 6 Day War. It was an exciting time. The UN was dismissed and we ferried them back to Canada. I then flew one for a year with the United Nations Military Observer Group India and Pakistan. It was the ideal aircraft for the Himalaya Mountains. We worked into short fields at high elevations. We flew by K2 mountain at 28,000 ft one day sucking O2. The mountain top was still above us at 28,251 ft. Great aircraft although the engine was a little weak. 5 times I came home with one feathered.

Paul sheather, e-mail, 15.01.2010 13:45 They have just retired the DH4C and i hope that HARS or temora flying museums. i think the RAAF still had 13 aircraft still flying and it would be a shame not any of them flying.

W. Schulte, e-mail, 20.12.2009 05:46 Served in Vietnam 1965 with 5th SFG based in Nha Trang. We were transported to and from many A camp sites aboard Caribous which were expertly flown by Aussie pilots. i believe they could take off and land on a football field. They saved our bacon more times than I can count. Thanks to Cananda and Australia for partnering with us.

Tony Chapa, e-mail, 09.12.2009 03:07 I flew the Caribou 1964-1967 at Fort Rucker, Alabama. I loved it and wish I had an opportunity to fly one again.

B. Farmer, e-mail, 24.09.2009 18:05 flew as flight engineer on the bou in viet nam. Was a great aircraft. She did what was asked of her. Noisy or not loved the ole girl.

agustin f jose, e-mail, 16.08.2009 19:57 hi just wondering if you could send me details on the a/c performance.we have one in the philippines and we're taking it to djibouti,africa soon (i wonder how long will it take us to reach africa) to do the djibouti-dubai run...thank you

ismail, e-mail, 04.11.2008 05:45 The caribou is very much liked by the RMAF personnel due to its ruggedness as well as its awesome STOL capabilities especially when operating at very short remote airstrips during the 60s to the 70s.In the mid 90s the Caribou still flying and its last duty were cloud seeding..although retired about a decade ago its distinct sound from its radial engine can never be forgotten..piston engine rules!

T.Koniarz, e-mail, 17.05.2008 17:50 Yeah, she,s my baby.My year in Nam was no Maytag serviceman job.

Dennis Toaspern, e-mail, 30.04.2008 19:08 If the original versions of this aircraft had been fitted with PT-6 turboprop engines, it would be the twin-engine equivalent of the C-130 Hercules. The Buffalo came along just in time to be caught in inter-service politics and was never adopted. For the last 9 years, I've been involved with 62-4149 and, except for a few engine-related issues, it does what it was designed to do and does it well. Turbo-props are efficient and quiet--radials have soul!

G Beale, e-mail, 02.04.2008 03:35 Flew outa Nam in one back in 66. Who cared if it was noisy or you sat on oil barrels, you were leaving, even if not on a jet plane. Great bush plane there.

Andrea, e-mail, 14.06.2007 20:49 Good morning... We have here in Costa Rica an De Havilland Caribuo model DHC-4A, this aircraft has like 10 years no flights and we wanna put it again to flights, we wonder if you have and if you can send us a SB´s, AD´s list applicables to this aircraft. Engine Model: Pratt & Whitney R-2000-7M2

S.Pragasam, e-mail, 24.05.2007 15:07 The Caribou used by the RMAF is tough versatile workhorse. But it is very noisy using a piston driven engine.

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