On Dec 21, 10:35*am, Marine Airdale wrote:
On Dec 20, 8:44*am, "B.C. MALLAM" wrote:

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Night *Carrier Qualifications
A *Navy pilot's tale of his first landing on the boat in the dark.
It's time to walk upstairs and play ball.

I quit reading when he walked "upstairs" rather than top side.

I will yield to any experienced naval aviator (USN or USMC) regarding
vocabulary usage, but my impression was that many brown shoes enjoyed
using "non-nautical" terms, if for no other reason, then to aggravate
nearby black shoes. For example, I have heard of carriers being
referred to as "boats" and the flight deck being referred to as the
"Roof" on more than one occasion.

To all of you, a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy new
year.

Take care . . .

John