SICK CALL: Harold Archer has been down sick for the last three months, His in bed or sitting up . He can’t walk. He has help around the clock. His phone number in the roster is incorrect. I have a number to reach him it is 951-696-2534. He sleeps a lot. so they don’t like to wake him for calls. He is in good spirits and would appreciate hearing from some of the road runners.
Reunion update by Harry Martin. The attendance for the reunion is looking good. We thank all of you who responded to let us know what to expect. We will send out formal announcements, and invitations in June to rope in the stragglers. By then, we hope to have the activity options nailed down so everyone can plan their days and nights. The registration form is available for download on the home page of the web site and under member activities. Many have already registered so now it’s merely a race to see who will be the last one to do so.
In September 2010 Roadrunner president and director of the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Thornton D. “TD” Barnes and Mr. Peter DeForth organized a 10 day Oxcart Legacy Tour in the Washington, D.C. area that included Q&A panel discussions at CIA, DIA, the Air and Space Smithsonian Museum, USGIF, the International Spy Museum, and the Capitol Hill Club. The panelists consisted of A-12 Pilot Ken Collins, SR-71 pilots Rich Graham and Buz Carpenter, Lockheed Skunkworks manager Bob Murphy, Pratt & Whitney J-58 engine designer Dr. Bob Abernethy, Pratt & Whitney engineer Dennis Nordquist, Photo Analyst Art Beidler, AF ops officer Roger Andersen, Hypersonic flight specialist T.D. Barnes, former CIA radar and stealth engineer ESO office of OSI Gene Poteat, LL.D, and CIA Chief Historian Dr. David Robarge who moderated all the panels. The videos posted below have been cleared for public dissemination.
Miscellaneous news:
Read about Sam Pizzo’s colorful military career shared with a devoted wife http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2011/05/sam_pizzos_colorful_military_c.html
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Annie Jacobsen’s book, Area 51 Uncensored.
Some of us feel that if we can get past her last chapter and the hints leading to it, what Jacobsen published about a few of us Roadrunners is worth our attempting to salvage the book. In this regard, on 26 May some of the locals in Las Vegas participated in a Q&A panel to offset public questions about the author and publisher venturing into myths and DOE activities unrelated to Area 51. An account of this event may be viewed at: http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=70
As to the author, personally she and I have agreed to disagree. I will try to support the bit she published about the Roadrunners, but disclaim all the rest. Others have indicated that I am being too kind and that they will not support the book in any fashion.
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On a more positive note, the National Geographic Channel documentary released on 22 May 2011 is one that we can be proud of. Details on the opening may be viewed at http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=36 If you haven’t see it yet, it is being re-shown quite often. Note at the bottom of the page where one may purchase copies of the documentary from National Geographic Channel.
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Sample video clips from the documentary can be viewed at: http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=81
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I have noticed that we’ve had over 10,000 hits on our video page, but few are from our members. In case you don’t know, we have roughly 65 videos of our members posted at: http://www.youtube.com/user/NevAerospaceHOF?feature=mhee#p/u
We value your inputs so please let take opportunity to do so in the comment box below.
Hi TD – Frank I am letting you know that it was me writing a comment in that story from Nat Geo about the A12’s. One of the post got to me. I just told him that he had no idea about what he was taking about. I don’t like things like that and as long as I can talk about it I will. The info that I have came from the people who were there and who else should know better than all you guys. I hope everything is ok with you and I am getting ready to honor Jack this Saturday 4 June 2011. Still talking.
Mike T.
As previouly stated in my last communication, the National Geographic did and excellent job for history and those of you who participated in its production.
I have finished reading Annie Jacobsen’s Book and to me she should be writing for some rag such as the National Enquirer. Normally I donate all my hard cover books to our Library here at John Knox Village, but this time I donated it to the trash bin.
What a shame! Been thinking about it all day and I can only think that she felt that many will buy the book as is, but think of the multitude that will buy it when they hear it is a very serious book with many personal experiences from the key players and therefore the last chapter is also factual.
Money talks, and corrupts.
May she have the door slammed in her face next time she wants help from any participants in any other historical endeavor.
Plug the book as you should and pan the last chapter, maybe the word will get out..
All of my contacts are now aware of your message..
“Anyone who missed it can go to “ABCNEWS/Nightline” and watch the whole thing there. It really amazing how she can LIE with a straight face….even when confronted with the fact that ABC interviewed her “source” for the alien BS and found him to be 90+ yrs old and “out of touch with reality”! They found Numerous contradictions between the “source” and what she actually wrote….what a SHOCK!”
SICK CALL: Harold Archer has been down sick for the last three months, His in bed or sitting up . He can’t walk. He has help around the clock. His phone number in the roster is incorrect. I have a number to reach him it is 951-696-2534. He sleeps a lot. so they don’t like to wake him for calls. He is in good spirits and would appreciate hearing from some of the road runners.
Reunion update by Harry Martin. The attendance for the reunion is looking good. We thank all of you who responded to let us know what to expect. We will send out formal announcements, and invitations in June to rope in the stragglers. By then, we hope to have the activity options nailed down so everyone can plan their days and nights. The registration form is available for download on the home page of the web site and under member activities. Many have already registered so now it’s merely a race to see who will be the last one to do so.
In September 2010 Roadrunner president and director of the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Thornton D. “TD” Barnes and Mr. Peter DeForth organized a 10 day Oxcart Legacy Tour in the Washington, D.C. area that included Q&A panel discussions at CIA, DIA, the Air and Space Smithsonian Museum, USGIF, the International Spy Museum, and the Capitol Hill Club. The panelists consisted of A-12 Pilot Ken Collins, SR-71 pilots Rich Graham and Buz Carpenter, Lockheed Skunkworks manager Bob Murphy, Pratt & Whitney J-58 engine designer Dr. Bob Abernethy, Pratt & Whitney engineer Dennis Nordquist, Photo Analyst Art Beidler, AF ops officer Roger Andersen, Hypersonic flight specialist T.D. Barnes, former CIA radar and stealth engineer ESO office of OSI Gene Poteat, LL.D, and CIA Chief Historian Dr. David Robarge who moderated all the panels. The videos posted below have been cleared for public dissemination.
Air & Space Smithsonian Museum
DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency)
Miscellaneous news:
Read about Sam Pizzo’s colorful military career shared with a devoted wife
http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2011/05/sam_pizzos_colorful_military_c.html
* * *
Annie Jacobsen’s book, Area 51 Uncensored.
Some of us feel that if we can get past her last chapter and the hints leading to it, what Jacobsen published about a few of us Roadrunners is worth our attempting to salvage the book. In this regard, on 26 May some of the locals in Las Vegas participated in a Q&A panel to offset public questions about the author and publisher venturing into myths and DOE activities unrelated to Area 51. An account of this event may be viewed at: http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=70
As to the author, personally she and I have agreed to disagree. I will try to support the bit she published about the Roadrunners, but disclaim all the rest. Others have indicated that I am being too kind and that they will not support the book in any fashion.
* * *
On a more positive note, the National Geographic Channel documentary released on 22 May 2011 is one that we can be proud of. Details on the opening may be viewed at http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=36 If you haven’t see it yet, it is being re-shown quite often. Note at the bottom of the page where one may purchase copies of the documentary from National Geographic Channel.
* * *
Sample video clips from the documentary can be viewed at:
http://td-barnes.com/blog/?p=81
* * *
I have noticed that we’ve had over 10,000 hits on our video page, but few are from our members. In case you don’t know, we have roughly 65 videos of our members posted at: http://www.youtube.com/user/NevAerospaceHOF?feature=mhee#p/u
We value your inputs so please let take opportunity to do so in the comment box below.
Hi TD – Frank I am letting you know that it was me writing a comment in that story from Nat Geo about the A12’s. One of the post got to me. I just told him that he had no idea about what he was taking about. I don’t like things like that and as long as I can talk about it I will. The info that I have came from the people who were there and who else should know better than all you guys. I hope everything is ok with you and I am getting ready to honor Jack this Saturday 4 June 2011. Still talking.
Mike T.
T.D.
As previouly stated in my last communication, the National Geographic did and excellent job for history and those of you who participated in its production.
I have finished reading Annie Jacobsen’s Book and to me she should be writing for some rag such as the National Enquirer. Normally I donate all my hard cover books to our Library here at John Knox Village, but this time I donated it to the trash bin.
Billie R. Holmes, CMSgt. USAF Ret.
Area Medic
TD:
What a shame! Been thinking about it all day and I can only think that she felt that many will buy the book as is, but think of the multitude that will buy it when they hear it is a very serious book with many personal experiences from the key players and therefore the last chapter is also factual.
Money talks, and corrupts.
May she have the door slammed in her face next time she wants help from any participants in any other historical endeavor.
Plug the book as you should and pan the last chapter, maybe the word will get out..
All of my contacts are now aware of your message..
CC
“Anyone who missed it can go to “ABCNEWS/Nightline” and watch the whole thing there. It really amazing how she can LIE with a straight face….even when confronted with the fact that ABC interviewed her “source” for the alien BS and found him to be 90+ yrs old and “out of touch with reality”! They found Numerous contradictions between the “source” and what she actually wrote….what a SHOCK!”