"Kevin Brooks" wrote

Thanks for reviving good memories!

Brooks

Langley is still quite good, if a little toned down.

A few years ago (97ish), a U-2 came in. Did a pass down the runway, and then
turned and landed.
Taxied to the end of the main show area, and TA was helping the pilot out.

As we were down towards that end, my son and I walked down there just as the
pilot was getting out.
Big helmet, pressure suit...the whole deal.

People were starting to take some pics...the pilot was just standing there.
Then off comes the helmet, and all this blond hair falls out.

The looks on people's faces was classic.
"OMG!!...It's a girl flying that thing!"

Pete