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What WW2 plane broke the sound barrier?
"Matt Barrow" wrote in message ... "Dudley Henriques" wrote in message news .............and we've just lost one of the best. Chris Patterakis died on May 9th. I'm sure many of you wouldn't know his name, as he was one of the "quiet" guys out here. Chris led the Thunderbirds among his many other major achievements; was one of the finest pilots, and one of the finest guys ever to wear the uniform. On his tombstone it should read, "He retired a Major because he believed in the truth." Care to elaborate on that last part? I'm sorry. As much as I'd like to I can't. Dudley Henriques |
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What WW2 plane broke the sound barrier?
"Matt Barrow" wrote in message ... "Dudley Henriques" wrote in message news .............and we've just lost one of the best. Chris Patterakis died on May 9th. I'm sure many of you wouldn't know his name, as he was one of the "quiet" guys out here. Chris led the Thunderbirds among his many other major achievements; was one of the finest pilots, and one of the finest guys ever to wear the uniform. On his tombstone it should read, "He retired a Major because he believed in the truth." Care to elaborate on that last part? If you were ever in the military with a SOB for a CO, you'd understand. Jim |
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What WW2 plane broke the sound barrier?
"RST Engineering" wrote in message .. . "Matt Barrow" wrote in message ... On his tombstone it should read, "He retired a Major because he believed in the truth." Care to elaborate on that last part? If you were ever in the military with a SOB for a CO, you'd understand. Didn't say that I didn't understand, I was asking for specifics. BTW, how do you know I wasn't in the military with an SOB for a CO (often that's redundant)? -- "I had one fundamental question about economics: Why are some places prosperous and thriving while others just suck? It's not a matter of brains. No part of the earth (with the possible exception of Brentwood) is dumber than Beverly Hills, and the residents are wading in gravy. Meanwhile in Russia, where chess is a spectator sport, they're boiling stones for soup. " -- P.J. O'Rourke in Eat the Rich |
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What WW2 plane broke the sound barrier?
RST Engineering wrote
If you were ever in the military with a SOB for a CO, you'd understand. One of the reasons that I became an airline pilot in 1967. Bob Moore |
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What WW2 plane broke the sound barrier?
Matt Barrow wrote
BTW, how do you know I wasn't in the military with an SOB for a CO (often that's redundant)? It could almost be assumed that you were by looking at the ratings on your pilot certificate.....no single engine. :-) Bob Moore |
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