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...

So, how are these pilotless aircraft expected to comply with the see-and-avoid mandate? ------------------------------------------------------------------- AVflash Volume 9, Issue 48b — November 27, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------- UNMANNED, THE WAY OF...

As a result of missile attacks on U. S. helicopters in Iraq, newer countermeasure dispensers are being introduced into the helo fleet. See: http://aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_aerospacedaily_story.jsp?id=news/fit11263.xml

Why aren't they more common? It seems like the advantages of them compared to single main rotor + tailrotor helos are pretty significant, not great enough to replace traditional designs entirely but at least sufficient to be more popular than they are now.

Ed, For the first time I saw "When Thunder Rolled" in one of the branch libraries in Colorado Springs. The bad news was that two copies were on the shelf and not in circulation. Regards, Tex Houston

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The AIM-9X hac achieved initial operational capability in the Air Force. See: http://www.aerotechnews.com/Business.htm#Business008

Local veteran was part of final WW II bombing (EXCERPT) Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA - 4 hours ago A Council Bluffs man was involved in an important mission during World War II that many people may not be aware of. "We were the... U.S. and friendly nation laws prohibit fully...

saturday, 22 , a boeing e-3F visited our airport ( Chateauroux-Deols , in France , but an old USAF Base ) See my pics at http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cool.pix/221103.htm a+

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Anyone been to the site dedicated to supposed time traveler John Titor? If so, can any of you identify the box that Titor claims to be a GE C-202 Time Displacement Unit from 2036? I read his story and looked closely at his color photos of the machine but to me it looks just like an ordinary (our...

Pentagon plans hypersonic bomber with global reach (EXCERPT), by Andrew Bridges ASSOCIATED PRESS 10:05 a.m. November 27, 2003 LOS ANGELES – It is the latest in the U.S. military's quest for faster, more lethal, remotely operated weaponry – an aircraft that could bomb targets anywhere on Earth...

Air Force Print News for Nov. 26, 2003 Paving the way (Stand-alone photo) http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006115 Officials name airmen killed in crash http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123006109

Trexler now 7th Air Force commander (EXCERPT) , By Joseph Giordono, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Friday, November 28, 2003 YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — Lt. Gen. Garry R. Trexler became commander of 7th Air Force and deputy commander of the United Nations Command and U.S. Forces Korea at...

USAFE commander: 86th Airlift Wing will divide for combat, support operations (EXCERPT), by Marni McEntee, Stars and Stripes European edition, Thursday, November 27, 2003 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — In a major reorganization, Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing — now the largest in the Air Force — will...

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If you are looking for a high quality calendar with outstanding photos of military, commercial and private aircraft go to: http://www.conceptsi.com The calendar format is a spectacular 17.7" x 21.5", its spiral bound, very unique and colorful. They also have some great Formula One and Motorcycle...