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Designations Book - Holiday pricing by
David R Townend
As we did last year, AeroFile is celebrating the Holiday Season (and my
Birthday) with a sale of sorts. From December 1 to December 24, 2003, when
you order copy of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" we will pay
your shipping. What a great Holiday gift. We still have some...
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Oriskany to be sunk near Pensacola by
José Herculano
Too bad, I'm reading 'Over the Beach', about initial combat ops in VN off
the
'O' boat...
Finished that one just last week. It is a good read.
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José Herculano
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Dead Newsgroup? by
Jack G[_2_]
I have not seen any postings here since 12/31/2008.
Jack G.
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August 26th 05 12:00 AM
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Pilots rescued by Coast GuardPilots rescued by Coast Guard by
Otis Willie
Pilots rescued by Coast Guard
(EXCERPT) By Bruce Smith ASSOCIATED PRESS
9:09 p.m. October 15, 2003
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two military jet fighters crashed off the South
Carolina coast on Wednesday, and their pilots were rescued and brought
safely back to land, authorities said.
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Corvette Assembly Plant & F-14's by
PreacherMan
"Thundergod" wrote in message
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Thank you for the info..it's about time that GM started to listen to their
buyers concerns. Some times I wonder if any one at GM actually drives the
cars they design....some...
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February 22nd 10 04:07 PM
by Mike
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Some Funnies by
Elmshoot
I hope every one has a great Thanksgiving. God Bless those in harms way.
Sparky
The only three things a wingman should ever say a
1. Two's up.
2. Lead, you're on fire.
3. I'll take the fat chick.
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December 6th 03 06:08 PM
by Gordon
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WW2 story about Iwo Jima airplane repairs by
Ron
Once I read a story about an American officer who complained to his superior about the way things were handled on the airfields of
Iwo Jima. He thought that repairs to bombers returning from missions over Japan could be done much better and faster. The superior -
not in a mood for a discussion -...
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by Ron
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On Topic old tidbit - bummer by
a425couple
While looking for something else, reading site:
http://www.silent-warriors.com/shootdown_list.html
I found this bummer:
25 May 1968 A Soviet Tu-16 Badger buzzed a group of US Navy vessels,
including the USS Essex (CVS-9), off the coast of northern Norway. Shortly
after passing low over the Essex,...
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December 19th 07 08:35 AM
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A Sea Story (OT and long) by
Mike Kanze
Although off-topic and long, I thought the below interesting enough that
this group might enjoy. It is a good illustration of the complexities of
operating the large tilting aerodrome (even when not at flight quarters),
the value of knowing your stuff, and classy leadership.
I do not know...
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Navy Says Farewell to Last Sea King by
Mike Weeks
I believe some will find this of interest; the passing of yet another
long-serving "bird".
MW
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=28190
NNS070312-14. Navy Says Farewell to Last Sea King
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner, Fleet
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The Vanishing Honorable Discharge by
Otis Willie
The Vanishing Honorable Discharge
Once upon a time in America a veteran's "Character of Discharge" was
considered the final word in determining whether or not a vet was
fully employable by any company or eligible for all Veteran
Administration benefits. But, recently, special codes placed on...
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Raytheon gets DARPA boost for AMRAAM, HARM replacement by
[email protected]
"Raytheon has received a boost in the
race to develop a successor to two of
its most successful missiles - the
AIM-120 AMRAAM and the AGM-88
high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM).
The US Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency has awarded the
company a $21 million deal to start
developing the...
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Memorial Service for Butch Voris - Monday, October 10 by
Mike Kanze
The below was forwarded to me from Hank Nothhaft, Butch's son-in-law:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I just wanted to let you know that we are planning a Memorial Service for
Butch Voris to take place early in the afternoon of Monday, October 10th.
The location will be the main chapel at Fort Ord in...
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More changes coming ... by
Mike Weeks
Remember last year, when Carrier Battle Groups became Carrier Strike Groups?
Here's the latest from the CNO:
start
NAVY NEWSSTAND 18 JUN 04
CNO Says Speed, Agility, Stealth Critical To Future Naval Operations
By Chief Journalist Walter T. Ham IV,
Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
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19 Sep 2004 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News by
Otis Willie
19 Sep 2004 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security
News
You can also receive this resource listing that is published
daily via
email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here
for more info:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/war-correspondents/
Chaplain trainees prepare...
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