04-10-2008, 16:45
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Operation Eagle Claw
Gentlemen,
I recently received several excellent photographs of Delta in Egypt (at least Im assuming its Egypt from what research Ive done) prior to launching the ill fated rescue mission. Similar photos taken at the same time appeared on the website for Mark Bowdens book on the subject. These photos are of better quality and larger than those on the site. I was given these by Lewis "Bucky" Burruss, Im sure most of you are familiar with the name. He was very helpful and had no problem emailing them to me. He also said that they are considered Public Domain so sharing them with you lot is not a problem. If anyone is interested just reply and I will post them. If the files are too large I can always email them to interested parties.
JDW
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04-10-2008, 17:16
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Both of my first two Team Sergeants were on that mission.... 
I've met LTC Burruss a few times... I've also got his email address, so you'd better not be telling a fib.
I'd like to see what you have, you can email thenm here:
JD@ProfessionalSoldiers.com
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04-10-2008, 19:50
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No Fibs here
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Email inbound, enjoy.
No fibs here, I can assure you. I spoke with LTC Burruss on Wensday, got the pics the next day. If you speak with him again he may remember me as the "fellow Virginian" who called him out of the blue. Actually the first number I got was his sisters but she kindly gave me his number. I tested the waters with her but she assured me that her brother wouldnt mind my calling at all. Indeed he was very helpful. I dont make a habit of cold calling people like that but my research had reached a dead end and I figured it was worth a shot.
I will be reproducing a typical uniform as worn on Eagle Claw for a mannequin display in my private museum, aka my office. The photos of Delta in Mark Bowdens book were attributed to LTC Burruss but I wanted to find better pics showing more detail. Eventually my collection will be the basis for a book on SF uniforms from inception through Desert Storm.
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04-10-2008, 19:57
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No fibs here, I can assure you.
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I know two people in the pictures..... one of them was my former Team Sergeant.... The other guy, I had no idea he was on the mission, live and learn. I need to read the book again and the names of those that were on the mission.
Thanks for the pictures.
TS
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04-10-2008, 20:31
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No problem, glad to do it.
Youve worked with some mighty fine folks.
JDW
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04-12-2008, 13:28
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Posting Pics
Ive had several requests via PM for the photos, I really dont mind sending them out via email. However it may just be easier to go ahead and post them here. So, if the Mods have no objection Ill do so. let me know...
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04-12-2008, 16:18
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To quote a friend here, "This thread is useless without pics!"
Please do!
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04-12-2008, 17:09
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Ive had several requests via PM for the photos, I really dont mind sending them out via email. However it may just be easier to go ahead and post them here. So, if the Mods have no objection Ill do so. let me know...
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Go ahead and post them. (All the names of the soldiers that we on that mission are now in print.) And I doubt anyone that didn't know them would know them via these pictures!
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04-12-2008, 17:39
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Enjoy...
Eagle Claw photographs
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04-12-2008, 17:51
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Im having some problems uploading at least two of the pics. Let me sort this out. In the meantime...
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04-12-2008, 18:47
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Im having some problems uploading at least two of the pics. Let me sort this out. In the meantime...
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Send the problem pics to me and I'll upload them.
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04-12-2008, 18:50
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Second pic, tallest guy in the pic (on the right), I'm fairly sure who that is.......
Am I right?
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04-12-2008, 19:49
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Second pic, tallest guy in the pic (on the right), I'm fairly sure who that is.......
Am I right?
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Yes, that's him.
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04-12-2008, 21:05
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Send the problem pics to me and I'll upload them. |
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You have them, they were in the batch I sent out to you earlier. Im tempted to ask but I wont. However if anyone would care to elaborate Im all ears or rather eyes. Ill just crack a fresh one and see what happens....
JDW
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04-13-2008, 08:32
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You have them, they were in the batch I sent out to you earlier. Im tempted to ask but I wont. However if anyone would care to elaborate Im all ears or rather eyes. Ill just crack a fresh one and see what happens....
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Between all the SF personnel on this board I'm certain we could name each and every one of the men in the pictures, but we won't......
Their names are in a book written about the mission. After a quick look at the names I realize I know a few dozen who were on the mission.
TS
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