This HEXAGON blog comes to an end-NOT!! See next entry

UPDATE - we will continue the blog for another year!! The blog got a reprive from Phil's wife, Pat. She’s covering the fees. I've tried to create a blog to get the word out - but it won’t publish it! ?? ..so we will be around for another year. Due to the way Squarespace works…you will see that the replies to your comments will still say they are from Phil. It’s really me. :>) ….but please continue to read these and comment, so I know you’re out there. - Ricky Deutsch

Since Phil Pressel passed away, I’ve been attempting to keep his blog active. However, I’ve seen very few readers. This is understandable as many others from the “good old days” have also died. The website account with Squarespace has been kept alive by his wife, Pat. However, the fees for another year are due April 6, and with the low participation and costs, the site will fade away.

HEXAGON is still alive for many of us. The development unit is at the National Museum of the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. I have been working with the NRO to secure a home for a second one that has been in storage. They want it on the west coast, but there are few options due to its size and security. Also, the alumni club of the SAFSP (Secretary of the Air Force Special Projects) is raising funds to construct a memorial at the museum to let the public know about CORONA, GAMBIT AND HEXAGON – and the men & women who kept it flying.

As we sign off, a tip of the hat to all of you – you dun gude! If you have comments before the curtain closes, I’ll read them and get back to you (leave your email address).

Over & Out.

Ricky Deutsch, Former Captain, USAF, Satellite Test Center, Sunnyvale AFS, CA, Hexagon Command Generation