Good Men's Hat for Carribean Sun?

[DaKahuna]

1 hour ago, Potstech said:

Was also there when it was signed. Was aboard CLG-5

Hola shupmate. I was also on the Oki Boat 70 - 73 as well.  Was part of COMSEVENTHFLT Staff (worked in Radio Central) 

 

 

[Potstech]

Was on there working the radio repair shop.  Several years ago I met a plank owner while on a cruise in Grenada.  Crossed the line on her. We most likely ran into each other at some point.  Looks like we are even in the same state. 

[awhfy]

17 hours ago, danceswithphones said:

Vietnam boonie hat. This one is the real thing (1970-71). Any 'bucket hat' will work fine. 

Hubs has the same one, same timeframe. Welcome home

[davekathy]

13 hours ago, danceswithphones said:

I'm on my third one. Still available on ebay. I made sure the replacements were completely correct before finally giving up on the one I got in-country. Original packaging including the worthless mosquito netting. 

Welcome home brother. I'll have to check out ebay. Do you have the ID number for the one you bought? The one I brought home was my third one also. Faded and tattered. After reading this thread, I pulled it out of the tote it is in. It won't be going on cruises. 😉

[danceswithphones]

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

ID number for the one you bought?

 

The 69 in the DSA number is the 1969 date code. 

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by danceswithphones

[simplelife]

My husband has a Panama Jack version of the Tilley Airflo hat - brimmed, lightweight and foldable, mesh top.