Aircraft

litl rooster · October 11, 2013, 06:05:08 PM

Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on October 11, 2013, 12:48:15 PM
Glenn is the only one left now. Schirra passed in '07 $:-\$

Glenn got be a gazillion years old. I won't tell him that cause I don't want him to kick my @$$

Texas Lawdog · October 11, 2013, 06:28:40 PM

John Glenn was born on July 18, 1921.

Lucky Irish Tom · October 12, 2013, 07:21:52 AM

An amazing and brave group of men. Imagine back in their time being told, "We're going to stuff you in this big metal can, shoot you into space and then let you fall back to earth until the parachutes catch and slow you so you can land in the ocean and then we will come get you.

litl rooster · October 12, 2013, 07:32:30 AM

Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on October 12, 2013, 07:21:52 AM
An amazing and brave group of men. Imagine back in their time being told, "We're going to stuff you in this big metal can, shoot you into space and then let you fall back to earth until the parachutes catch and slow you so you can land in the ocean and then we will come get you.

tested on animals first....

I worked with a guy who was on the ship that picked the first chimp out of the water

Texas Lawdog · October 12, 2013, 05:13:47 PM

It is hard to believe that all happened over 50 years ago.

Arcey · October 13, 2013, 07:41:43 AM

Recovery time for Bonzo?

Texas Lawdog · October 13, 2013, 10:34:16 AM

Was Ronald Reagan in that movie?

Four-Eyed Buck · October 22, 2013, 01:02:44 PM

Nose Art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And more

www.Acepilots.com

Texas Lawdog · October 23, 2013, 09:05:43 AM

I have that big coffee table book on "NoseArt". There were A lot of talented painters among the ground crew folks.

Texas Lawdog · October 25, 2013, 03:48:05 AM

The LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Lost on of their aircraft, a P-51(Galveston Gal) on the 23rd of October.The pilot and a passenger were killed in the crash. The museum is located in Galveston, Texas.

Arcey · October 27, 2013, 08:21:02 AM

Sorry to hear, Tex.

Since the pilot (lower case intended) went to pay-per-view I don"t know if y'all can bring up the link.

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/10/chesapeake-man-convicted-seconddegree-murder

There's been a conviction in the case of the 77 year old Viet Nam veteran jet pilot who died following a beating at a small Chesapeake airport. The jury has recommended a total of 25 years.

Stu Kettle · October 27, 2013, 08:41:34 AM

It opened for me. I don't think 25 years is enough, & it sounds there are a couple others that need to be charged. Might have turned out better if Mr. Silva had fired his rifle a couple more times & in a different direction.

Texas Lawdog · October 28, 2013, 07:31:55 AM

I am not satisfied with the verdict in this case, the others involved need to be prosecuted.

Arcey · October 28, 2013, 11:27:46 AM

Thinkin' there's more to the relationship between the two-turned-witness and the commonwealth than the prosecution's lettin' on. At this point I'd be guessin' at anything further.

Texas Lawdog · November 01, 2013, 11:22:25 AM

Arcey, I was thinking that as well.

Texas Lawdog · November 10, 2013, 02:10:57 PM

The Arizona Wing of the CAF is represented by our B-17, "Sentimental Journey", doing the flyover at the NASCAR race in Phoenix.

litl rooster · November 10, 2013, 03:27:56 PM

Memphis Bell was on last night

Texas Lawdog · November 11, 2013, 05:32:17 AM

The "Memphis Belle" has been moved to the Smithsonian Air Museum for future restoration.

Texas Lawdog · November 16, 2013, 07:10:28 AM

Thursday was the last reunion of the Doolittle Raiders, held at the Air Force museum at Dayton. There are 3 survivors of the raid.

litl rooster · November 16, 2013, 05:12:58 PM

Tex seems that whole generation is dwindling. In Ten years it will be the Korean Vets and in 20 the Vietnam Vets. Having 3 survivors of one campaign left is remarkable