Dick Jonas, a charter member of the River Rats, wrote the words and music for the Battle Hymn of the Red River Rats in 1970 and released it on his FSH II album. You'll have to figure out what FSH stands for on your own, I'm not going to tell you... there might be kids around.

Dick has graciously allowed us to put his song up on this page and we are grateful for his generosity. I think you'll see why he's known as America's foremost military aviation song writer and balladeer after you've heard the song. If you'd like to find out more about his songs, visit his web page at http://www.erosonic.com.