Lancer 33
October 2018
Nov 2, 2018
Gary Whitty 28
Got this message a couple days ago. Another
Lancer flying west into the sunset. How do I get in touch with someone to
tell about the passing of Lancer 33, Brian (Beetle) Bailey? Janet Bailey
Special Forces
Association Chapter 3 Thailand
I received
this from Janet Bailey, it is with deep sorrow that I have to notify
you of the death of your member, my husband, Brian (Beetle) Bailey in
Ayutthaya, Thailand. Brian was a Viet Nam vet who flew helicopters into the hot
spots for MACVSOG/SF. He had been here in Thailand for about 19 years and
attended many meetings until his illness about 9 years ago.
Richard J Metzger 34
It is truly a sad day for me as we were hooch
mates! Go in peace my friend. God Bless him and his family!
Bill Walker 17
Oh man, that makes me sad! Great guy and a
great pilot.
Mike Jacobi 16
Beetle will be missed by many and
that’s the best condolence I know of. I really like the guy
and I know we all did. She should know we’re all thinking of her.
Ted Irvine DG
Thoughts and Prayers for Beetle and his
family... May he Rest in Peace.
Gary Bowman CE
Never met the man but knew him through this
group mail. Will miss his insight. Condolences to his family.
Walter White DG
I knew and flew with him on several occasions.
I recall early Feb 71 we experienced a malfunction. Beetle put it down like nothing was wrong.