Subject: THE PILOT WHO WOULDN'T FLY
From: Ed Rasimus
Date: 2/7/04 7:03 AM Pacific Standard Time
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On 07 Feb 2004 02:50:56 GMT, (BUFDRVR) wrote:

The only difference in plying our unique trades is
that my "wingmen" fly in the same jet with me.

Must make formation approaches a whole lot easier.

I disagree. The only difference is I use the intercom vis the radio to
coordinate with my team.

Must make NORDO communication a whole lot harder. Wing dips, tail
shakes and hand signals probably don't get noticed in the backseats.

As for the fighters that employ air-ground ordnance; if
you aren't carrying double digits(in number of weapons), you're just a
bomber
want to be

Carried double digits of iron quite regularly. Still, I think I'd be a
bit apprehensive if I had to engage a MiG while carrying those
many-digits in a BUFF.

"Air superiority is something a fighter pilot does on his way to and
from the target."


There is always a "TO" the target. There isn't always a "FROM" the target.


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
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