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Aircraft Mechanics Wanted: Southeast Asia
Dan Williams' career with Air America started by answering a blind ad in a newspaper while living in Anchorage, AK, and thus began his Vietnam War story. He was stationed at the base in Long Tieng, Laos and was one of only a few Americans working there.
Some of my "fixes" on aircraft you would never do in the real world today.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Ninenveh, IN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Long Tieng, Laos 
Story Subject: Military Service
Dan's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team.
Story Themes: Air America, Air America Reunion, Animals, Bears, Dan Williams, Indiana, Long Cheng, Long Tieng, Mechanic, Nineveh, Pathet Lao, Ranier, Reunion, Thailand, Udorn, Vientiane