want to perpetuate the heritage that we provide. Because of our aging membership it seemed like a good idea to us too. Most organizations like ours are looking for ways to perpetuate themselves. This seemed like an ideal way. We told them we would have to get approval of our membership and investigate the feasibility of amending our charter, IRS status etc. Our president has started this process. If you have any comments on what you believe we should do, please contact us.   Bob Coryell picked up Jim Tapp at the airport and brought him to the hotel in Vegas. It was the first time

they had seen one another in 52 years. Bob and Jim went to the 78th suite the first thing Friday morning and did some reminiscing. One of the former 78th line chiefs and he were stationed at secret Area 51.

Mark Steven's 78th home page can be viewed at http:// home1.gte. net/mws/78th/ (no spaces). It has remarks by Mark, our history draft, the latest Bushmaster News and Sunsetter's Gazette and other information including links to other sites.    The 20th Fighter Wing historian has a 78th Fighter Squadron Fact Sheet at http://www.Shaw.af.mil/ 20FW/20ops/78th fact.html Or try Yahoo 78th + Fighter + Squadron for both of the above.

President - Clyde Mortensen

Vice President - Ken Sweet

78th Fighter Squadron Association W.W.II  4210 Constellation Road  Lompoc, CA 93436-1233