In article , Nomen Nescio writes: In article , Peter Stickney wrote: Well, for mediocre, we sure had a lot of them - nearly 1,000, if you include the Tuns ((The 2-seat...

Air Force Print News for April 16, 2004 CMSAF becomes honorary master chief http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007486 Captain saves local man's life http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007484

He had his dog executed. For *disobedience*! Impeach the freak! Grantland

See Ya Later Padre When we took off on a mission, Father Kinsella, the group chaplain, our Padre, would always be standing in his Jeep at the end of the runway. He gave us the sign of the cross and a blessing as our wheels came up . For sort of good luck, I always said to myself,. "Be right back...

Mercenaries or contractors? There's more going on in Iraq than just fighting. There's also rebuilding of infrastructure, building of new schools etc. But that kind of stuff doesn't sell newspapers. There is no mercenaries in Iraq,they are all contractors or subcontractors. Some are building...

I have another wacko idea, for which this group has the knowledge to debate. You might recall that a few years ago we had a minor issue with a P3's midair collision and emergency landing at a location not certified as a P3 repair station. To get it back, We ended up chain-sawing off the wings ...

Yet another idiot to plonk.

..look at this theory here backed up by freely availble news footage http://letsroll911.org/ More insidious morons. Was a lobotomy required, or is the lack of intellect genetic? CB

About 15 years ago I saw a RAAF F/A 18 perform at Ohakea in New Zealand. After takeoff it flew out to sea. It returned from behind a hangar travelling slowly down the runway on its tail. The hangar obscured our view of the transition. It continued down the runway at perhaps 30 mph and 50 metres...

Check em out at Yahoo auctions - look up seller "wings_of_fury_aviation_photos" or just type in "F-22" as a search.

Air Force Print News for April 7, 2004 Everybody out! (Stand-alone photo) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007419 Jumper urges Airmen to 'stay encouraged' http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007416

Air Force Print News for Dec. 23, 2003 Black forest (Stand-alone photo) http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006271 UK now requires entry clearance http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006277

Did you hear him talk about how he hunts deer with a 12 gauge? Ron Well that one is my fault then. My knowledge of deer hunting is from Texas, and its mostly rifle. Ron

Tradition When evening falls upon the shore You smell the salt, and hear the roar Of surf that breaks in spumes against the reef. The sun is low, the breeze is cool The waters hiss, the seagulls call, The sand is warm and gritty soft beneath your feet You draw a breath, and close your eyes And...

Air Force Print News for Nov. 6, 2003 Tower talk (Stand-alone photo) http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123005965 VA launches 'Kids Page' Web site http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123005972

Air Force Print News for Nov. 25, 2003 It's target time (Stand-alone photos) http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006098 Act gives commissary, other benefits http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006093

I've got a book that was sent to him and autographed. The title being Free-lance Journalism With a Camera (C) 1930. ..Anyone know anything about him ? Richard Brooks.

On my local news programme last week they spoke of three of them flying into Heathrow. When is that date and I wonder if they'll do a vic flypast first before landing ? Got my stereo camera and I'm ready! Richard.

Chance I may get a trip out to "Lost Wages" soon. Any don't miss sites to try and convince my wife I just have to visit? Thanks in advance MAH

While watching the birds at my feeder today, I noticed that they combine marvelous manueverability with excellent V/STOL characteristics. With modern materials and computer controls, would revisiting the idea of ornithopers make any sense? Obivously, they were beyond the technology of the day...