Yeah, while I don't really buy into 'heroes', I thought he must have
been hot sh-t. I can still remember the account of his 'ace day' in
some book on the Phantom back in the 60s. Of course, the war was
underway and I was struck by everything having to do with wings. Heck,
I remember where I was when I read it...

....But I never liked the smug look and ego that I saw in the picture
that accompanied the account of his flights.

I never forgot any of it. Too bad he turned out to be a scumbag.

Jay Honeck wrote:
Cunningham is now serving a federal prison term for bribery. The San
Diego Republican was sentenced yesterday to eight years and four
months for taking bribes from at least three defense contractors.


This whole thing is so sad. Duke Cunningham was always one of my
heroes, and to see him completely fall from grace is stunning. What a
stupid, stupid thing to do.

Just goes to show you that a great fighter pilot doesn't necessarily
make an honest politician, I guess.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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