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Aw ****s and Bravo Zulus by
Gordon
Everyone knows that one wipes out a career full of attaboys. What is your
favorite non-fatal "aw ****" story? I thought we could also make a thread and
tell about the best flying each of us encountered.
On Ike in 1980, we had Whales. Either one or two of the massive things, but
they were...
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Separating the men from the boys by
Robert Moore
Below is an article written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated.
He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in a
F-14 Tomcat.
"Now this message for America's most famous athletes:
Someday you may be invited to fly in the back-seat of one of your
country's most powerful fighter...
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Pentagon planning Navy buildup as 'warning to Iran' by
AirRaid
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N18217613.htm
US to warn Iran with naval buildup in Gulf- CBS
19 Dec 2006 03:28:31 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is planning a major buildup
of U.S. naval forces in and around the Gulf as a warning to Iran, CBS
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by Vince
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PBJ-1(Navy mitchell) manual and bunch of ac. manuals FS by
Nenad Miklusev
YASIG-AEROPOXY site was updated with new books, kits and CD Roms.
Polikarpov PO-2 Flight/Service & Maintenance Manual
published by:Zavod No 23 , 1937. 264 pages
Complete service,maintenance and repair manual with some 200 extreme
detailed drawings.
printed(A5 format) or CD Rom version
Sample scans...
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Person claiming to be a US Navy aviator Vietnam vet by
george
In a group I frequent we are plagued with some-one who has begun
claiming that he is a 'naval aviator'.
Excerpts from his posts as to his knowledge of the Principles of Flight
and his (Claim1) of military service.
In (Claim2) he backs away from an original 'pilot' claim
and (Claim3) demonstrates...
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Other forces testing US aircraft by
Jim
Over the years there have been several articles online and in print
regarding aircraft from the former Warsaw Pact brought to the USA for
testing. Some even seeing use in dissimilar exercises.
What I've never heard of though is the Russians or Chinese, (others?)
doing the same with our equipment....
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Fallon Naval Air Station by
Austin Powers
I have some spare time and am interested in driving up to Fallon to see what
goes off up there.
Can anyone let me know what kind of flying takes place there and what (and
where) you can see? Any frequencies would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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August 24th 03 01:48 PM
by Pechs1
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No US soldier should have 2 die for Israel 4 oil by
Ewe n0 who
Also read the 'War Conceived in Israel' article which is linked under the map
of 'greater Israel' at the left by scrolling down to it at
http://www.nowarforisrael.com
NO US SOLDIERS SHOULD HAVE TO DIE IN IRAQ FOR ISRAEL TO GET OIL:
http://www.nogw.com/warforisrael.html
Subj:
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US Navy nose cone colours? by
lee garnett
Could anyone explain what the rules were for nose cone colours on Navy jets
during Vietnam?
Is it Squadron Commander, Pacific vs Atlantic, paint available.......
The pictures of F4s, F8s and A7s I've seen shown black and white even on the
same carrier .
Thank you in advance for any help
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December 6th 03 07:22 AM
by Gordon
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Former Miramar, Lemoore pilot to head Navy's Blue Angels ASSOCIATED PRESS by
Otis Willie
Former Miramar, Lemoore pilot to head Navy's Blue Angels ASSOCIATED
PRESS
(EXCERPT) 1:22 p.m. April 22, 2004
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A veteran of combat over Afghanistan was named
Thursday as the next leader of the Blue Angels, the Navy's precision
flying team.
Cmdr. Stephen R. Foley, now a graduate...
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U.S. preparations for invading Iran are complete by
Freeman
On Feb 16, 11:15 pm, "AirRaid Mach 2.5" wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/23rcp3
US preparations for invading Iran are complete: Report
Rashmee Roshan Lal
The original article appears to be ...
Dan Plesch, "Iran - Ready to attack", New Statesman, cover date of 19
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[ICSEng'05] Final CFP - due date March 10, 2005 by
Utthaman
We apologize if this is a duplicate email.
EIGHTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ICSEng05)
LAS VEGAS, USA,
AUGUST 16-18, 2005
(http://www.icseng.info)
This series of International Conferences is jointly organized on a
rotational basis among three institutions, University of...
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Question about Rear Admiral, lower half by
Pechs1
Shows ya all how long since I retired. Does O-8, Rear Adm., lower half, wear
one star or two?
When did they stop calling same pay grade 'Commodore'? I know they did for a
while.
Do Commanders of small-ish groups of ships, smaller than a CVBG, are they still
refered to as 'Commodore'?? Even if...
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October 5th 03 11:24 PM
by Pechs1
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Master Jet Base by
MICHAEL OLEARY
Does anyone know what the criteria are for designating a NAS as a master jet
base? For example NAS Oceana is a master jet base but NAS Whidbey Island is
a premier jet base. Any leads would be great. Google wasn't very helpful.
-Moe
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