On Tue, 7 Sep 2004 13:20:14 -0400, "George Z. Bush"
wrote:


"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 08:45:04 -0600, Jack wrote:

On Mon, 06 Sep 2004 18:32:41 -0700, Steve Hix
wrote:

In article ,
Jack wrote:

George W. Bush had less than 300 when he
refused his annual flight physical. My point was not against those
flying the F-102 in the ANG. Many of them did stand up and fight when
called.. George W. Bush simply wasn't one of them.

And, wrong again. You need to read slowly and try not to move your
lips. Bush had approximately 300 hours when he VOLUNTEERED for Palace
Alert--a program to deploy ANG interceptor pilots worldwide (including
SEA) to support USAF operations. The desired minimum was 500 hours,
but could routinely be waived to meet requirements.

Since you've already done the research, did you happen to come across an
explanation as to why the 500 hour desired minimum that could routinely be
waived wasn't waived in his case?

No need to waive, since the F-102 was pulled out of SEA by that time.
But, when he went to UPT and when he qualified operationally, the
airplane was still active in the combat theater and was often manned
by ANG forces.

(Snip)

And, where exactly did you say you were flying during those years?

Who? Me? I was enjoying retired life in North Carolina, having already done my
bit during three wars. Surely you don't have a problem with that, do you?

No, George, I know where you were and respect your credentials. I was
asking Jack, who mentioned that he had been "aircrew" but gave us
nothing more. Certainly, if he were not, that would not disqualify him
from an opinion, but since he mentioned it in the forum I thought it
might be interesting to explore his aviation experience. Nothing more,
nothing less.




Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
"Phantom Flights, Bangkok Nights"
Both from Smithsonian Books
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