In Memory of Maj. Vincent A. Scungio
MIA November 4, 1966
By his son Vincent Scungio Jr.
Memories of the 13th TFS Wild Weasels
A little history: when their unit got to Korat they were "Detachment 1",
attached to the 388th TFW. A few weeks after arriving, they were
recommissioned the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The 13th TFS was also active
during WW2 & Korea but deactivated after each war.
When my Dad & his Pilot arrived they started flying their first
missions into North Viet Nam 3 days later.
And the first few missions were flown with the crew that got the First Sam
Site Kill 22, Dec. 1965. Capt. Allen Lamb (Pilot), WW #16, and Capt. Jack
Donovan (EWO), WW #15 in their F-100F # 58-1226, Call sign "Spruce 5" There is a
painting depicting their first kill by Aviation Artist "Keith Ferris" called
"First In".
This patch is the Wild Weasel Patch 5". It was given to all Wild Weasel
3 crews that flew in the F-105F & G models. I'm not sure the
F4 Wild Weasels got the same patch.
"Cave Putorium"
For Those Who Fought For It, Freedom Has A Flavor The Protected Will Never
Know! Freedom Is Not Free! I Know First Hand! I'm the son of USAF Major Vincent
A. Scungio, Wild Weasel #99 Missing In Action 4, Nov. 1966. Route Pac Vl-A,
near Kep Air Field, North Viet Nam. In an F-105F Wild Weasel aircraft,
serial#63-8273. Better known as the "Thunderchief" or "Thud". He was
flying out of Korat, Thailand in the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, "The
Panther Pack", attached to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. They were
Hunter-Killer Missions searching out SAM sites and destroying them. "First In
Last Out"
