Trabzon Air Station 1964

Trabzon, Turkey, on the Black Sea 90 Miles From the then Soviet Union's Georgia

The entrance to Trabzon Air Station on top of Boztepi about 1,000 feet above Trabzon looking west toward the Soviet Union's Georgia at that time in 1964. The large building was the barracks.

Trabzon Gate

View from the front of Boztepi the hill overlooking Trabzon and the Black Sea from behind an old Russian cannon with the date 1902 etched on it. This was located in front of the antenna field and operations.

Russian Cannon

View from Trabzon itself looking up at the front of Boztepi with the antenna field along its edge that was a constant reminder to all of our presence.

Antenna Field

My unclassified APR (Airman's Performance Report) with its outstanding rating including my job description and basic rating categories dated 22nd May 1964 Page 1 of 2.

APR Page One

My unclassified APR (Airman's Performance Report) with its outstanding rating including a description of facts and achievements dated 22nd May 1964 Page 2 of 2.

APR Page Two

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