tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post3183500932142899086..comments2024-03-23T19:41:22.620-10:00Comments on Taipei Air Station: Merry Christmas to AllTaipei Air Stationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686488354629456728noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-3295926124016872312017-08-12T14:09:44.884-10:002017-08-12T14:09:44.884-10:00Hi, This is a long shot but thought I could put th...Hi, This is a long shot but thought I could put this out there in case there is anyone that could help me. Between 1973-1975 my dad's company (Northrop) sent him along with several other civilian families to Taichung to teach them to build the F-5E fighter jets. I have this unbelievable opportunity to go back there in late Sept-Oct and would really like to see if we can locate the home we lived in and other places that we enjoyed visiting. I was 13 yrs old so it's really hard to recall landmarks but I do know we were about 20-25 minutes from CCK and about 15 minutes from MAAG. Our neighborhood had many of the american military & non-military with a few Taiwanese families. We had all the base privileges so I know we were on/off the base many times throughout those 2 years and when we traveled to Taipei it was either by Military planes or train. This is the address as it was translated now No. 49, Cunzhong Street, West District, however my mom doesn't believe this is the correct street/homes. <br /><br />Does anyone remember details and could possibly help or confirm the neighborhood?Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310318265068124192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-20181134149884344052014-10-28T16:57:27.623-10:002014-10-28T16:57:27.623-10:00Hello. I want to thank you all for these posts. I ...Hello. I want to thank you all for these posts. I was a depend child living in Taiwan with my father (Airman Don A Pelley) who was in the Air Force (Supply) stationed at Taipei Air Station 1963-1965. I spent kindergarten through 2nd grade in Taiwan. Many, many wonderful memories from my time in Taiwan. Dad passed away in May of 2010 and I just now thought of looking for info on Taipei. Taught myself to swim at the base pool and spent many a weekend watching free movies from the Naval side of the base. Even got to see The Ventures when they came there on a USO tour. The good ole days, thanks again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677280036659954881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-90038521409171174382012-12-27T07:48:52.461-10:002012-12-27T07:48:52.461-10:00Gene:
US Navy ships often called at both Keelung ...Gene:<br /><br />US Navy ships often called at both Keelung and Kaohsiung for liberty. And, at least in the case of Keelung, often left without their full crews. There always seemed to be at least one or two sailors who enjoyed their liberty so much that they couldn't manage to get back to their ships on time. They'd end up showing up at HSA a day or two later and the Navy would have to figure out where the ship was headed next and get them airline tickets to catch up. There was no Navy club in Keelung; Taipei was near enough to suffice. In Kaohsiung, the Navy installation at Tsoying, right next door, had a small officers club and, I think, an NCO club, and there was also the Sea Dragon club in downtown Kaohsiung, which catered to sailors on liberty.<br /><br />And merry Christmas everyone. Once again Kent has done a masterful job of giving us all a lot of memories to re-live.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-64194564166352774352012-12-26T13:56:21.831-10:002012-12-26T13:56:21.831-10:00I left In Oct 1974 when our mission was evolving. ...I left In Oct 1974 when our mission was evolving. Had a great tour my oldest child was born in Tainan. This gave powerful memories. Thanks for sharing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659347543136625121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-74185649604490343632012-12-26T08:17:27.330-10:002012-12-26T08:17:27.330-10:00Although it's been said many times, many ways:...Although it's been said many times, many ways: Great collection, Kent!<br /><br />JohnTaipei Signal Armyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244812618937912586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-27786780442486673492012-12-24T03:59:43.212-10:002012-12-24T03:59:43.212-10:00Kent you did an outstanding job finding the photos...Kent you did an outstanding job finding the photos you did and the research after so many years. Did the US Navy ever have port calls in Keelung? Was there a Navy club in Keelung?Gene Hirtenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-30574476701283582602012-12-23T20:28:49.493-10:002012-12-23T20:28:49.493-10:00Kent this was fun to look back at my time in Taiwa...Kent this was fun to look back at my time in Taiwan at CCK 71-73! You did a Great Job with this tour of the Island. <br /><br />Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Jim Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206269771949035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5252080048017373240.post-79899534407214126532012-12-23T09:07:21.884-10:002012-12-23T09:07:21.884-10:00It's been almost 39 years since I left Tainan,...It's been almost 39 years since I left Tainan, but I know I spent a great deal of time at Magumbo's which was off-base. As the song goes..."Those were the days..."<br /><br />Thanks for these memories Kent.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664902301211529809noreply@blogger.com