At this time I was an E-6 making I think about 3600 a year or so. In
addition I had just gotten word that I had been appointed a Warrant
Officer and had orders to report to Vicenza Italy for processing then to
Ft. Lewis WA.

So there went my chance to kill myself trying to master the ground
handling of the 109.

Cool story, Paul -- thanks for sharing it.

I'm amazed how many old guys share the same type of story, here at the inn.
We usually start out talking about warbirds, and, sooner or later, the
conversation turns to "I coulda bought a Mustang back in 1954 for $3000 --
and it had full tanks!"...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"