C-124 Globemaster
One day when returning to Cam Rahn, after hauling a bunch of trash all over the country I saw someting strange on the ramp. It looked like a Lancaster, upon closer inspection, that is exactly what it was. An Australian Lancaster, outfitted for sub patrol I think. It had trashed an engine and had to make a stop at Cam Rahn for repair. You should have seen the weird looking Aussie bird that brought in a spare engine and mechanics a day later, I don't know what that thing was. The Lancaster stayed on the ramp for several days while the Aussie mechanics switched out the Merlin. I wish I had gotten some pictures of it, cause I have told the tale several times and I get strange looks everytime.
This is a hoot.
Vince
463rd Combat Support Group
Cam Rahn Bay, RVN
1971-72