by Michael (Phuc) D.
I was an aircraft
technician working on a Vietnam Air Force C-130A from 1973 to 1975. Two months
after coming to the United States as a political refugee, I was hired as the
first non-United States citizen at Lockheed Austin. I was even chosen to work on
high-clearance projects (P-3, F-117, C-5, Viking).
The company was very
generous in paying for my tuition and textbooks. I would later receive a
bachelor’s degree. Unfortunately, my division was moved to another city, and I
no longer work for Lockheed Martin.
I love the company with its friendly work
environment, and highly skillful and motivated employees and management. I loved
working on C-130s. They are safe and reliable. The photo is a Vietnam Air
Force C-130 with tail ID number 002 (the second C-130 coming out from
production circa 1954 or 1955).
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| I am proud to have worked on the Hercules! |
