Everything posted by Spoo
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The Passing of Rich Hauben, Founder of Baseops.net
Damn. Godspeed BHB. Dude built a climbing wall in his Q room in UPT. Not sure why that was the first thing I thought of... Thanks for this bro.
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How to be a Fighter Pilot
"HMFIC"? It's MFWIC. Mother Fucker What's In Charge. I have no idea why it's What and not Who, but who fucking cares. ASIP. Another Scotch Induced Post.
- AFR 35-10, ACC Sup
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U-2 Dragonlady info
No worries, we were having fun regardless of your involvement.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
My God. Don't worry, that sunshine is firmly implanted in Huggy's ass. Buy some damn knee pads for shit's sake.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
Take my word for it, Huggy's a totally adequate pilot.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
If you're truly interested, then I recommend you read the previous 16 pages of posts. AFTER you read those, and go here: https://www.beale.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5077, PM me or Huggy if you still have questions.
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Guess it was bound to happen - 93BS "Indian" logo offends some dude..
Probably, but after the Pack gets done telling them to stuff it (zing), they'll go back to counting their championships/polishing their Super Bowl rings. Just like the Vikes would do...oh, wait a sec.
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Strike Eagle down, one KIA
Why? I think Hacker was trying to say that, had he been in the same situation, that tower might have caused him to lose his SA.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
Huggy, since you worked in the recruiting office, you can handle this one.
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Airshows & Death
I love his show 'Dirty Jobs'. I had no idea he was into aviation. Sorry, that's the Famous Grouse talking. I'll delete this in the morning.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
A year ago this jet was never going to fly again. Never say die.
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A Toast in Remembrance of the Fallen...
I thought Masshole's lame MJ comment was worse than Vertigo's lame joke. Him, him.
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Tony Scott dead.
Don't worry, I know what you meant.
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Shipping a Full-sized Pick-up to Ramstein
Whatever lets you sleep at night.
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Shipping a Full-sized Pick-up to Ramstein
Lol. You bought a minivan.
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Tony Scott dead.
Justanothercadet who should've thought twice about posting.
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Tony Scott dead.
You make movies long enough, something like this happens.
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Bye bye demo teams (A-10, F-15E, F-16)
That's exactly what he said. Let me clarify though, "travel expenses" includes the dedicated airlift required to haul their glittery asses all over the world, ground transport, lodging, etc. This "band" is not cheaper to maintain than an aircraft demo team, especially since that aircraft will still be flying the line if it's taken off the demo circuit. If I'm still not getting it, please explain to me what the "real cost" is.
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Bye bye demo teams (A-10, F-15E, F-16)
You are nucking futs if you think the travel expenses, care and feeding costs, per diem, etc. of TIB is less than the price of one A-10 working a few air shows every year.
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Bye bye demo teams (A-10, F-15E, F-16)
This.
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Thirty Years Ago Today...The Falklands War Started
Vulcan 607 is a pretty good read about Operation Black Buck, the Brit long range bombing effort during the war. Spoiler: They used 15 Victor tankers and 2 Vulcan bombers to get one Vulcan over the field and planted one 1000lb bomb on the runway...which the Argentinians quickly repaired. Totally worth it. https://www.amazon.co...k/dp/0593053915 For those of who aren't "readers", here's the gist: https://en.wikipedia....tion_Black_Buck I think HercDude's pic is that Vulcan that those crazy Brit bastards restored a couple years ago. Seems like a fairly inexpensive endeavor... https://www.thunder-a...an/tothesky.php
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PME and Career advice
Your eligibility for school is not dependent on your TOS. Go to the following page: AFPC Force Development, Active Duty Officer Developmental Education and Special Programs (https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13091/p/8%2C9/c/549). There are options to view 2012 eligibility and the CY2012 call for nominations. You may be younger than this, but it should give you an idea when you will be eligible.
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Strike Eagle down, one KIA
Today's second go belonged to the Bold Tigers.
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U-2 Dragonlady info
Hmmmm...I noticed she wasn't wearing her reflective belt. I'll be phoning your DO in the morning to discuss your Q-3.