SD95B -

We mostly carried S&W Model 10's w/ the 4" barrel.

Couple of reasons for this -
First, they gave Flight Platoon the choice of sidearms. Either a S&W M10 or a Colt 1911, the 1911 had such a poor reputation for accuracy and was so big & clunky, most of us chose the M10.
Second, the Six-gun was just racier. After getting our flight gear issued & first time we were able, we got down to the "gook" store and bought one of the fancy Buscadero "quick draw" rigs. Very Kool!
Being able to wear the Nomex flight suit & carry a six-gun low slung, it doesn't get any cooler than that. I don't think I wore regular fatigues again in RVN except when pulling perimeter or flightline guard.
We also were required to wear the all leather stateside style combat boots. As the Nylon sided jungle boots could melt into the pores of your skin if on fire. There's a pleasant thought.

Where, in Germany, were you stationed? I was stationed just outside of Stuttgart (Ludwigsburg) for a year. I had an absolute blast in Germany.

Thanks,

Bruce