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The C model F-4 Weasel never was upgraded until we retired them in 1979.
-- Les F-4C(WW),D,E,G(WW)/AC-130A/MC-130E EWO (ret) "Ed Rasimus" wrote in message ... Had to look it up in Larry Davis' book "Wild Weasel" (Squadron Signal) to check. It doesn't seem logical that the F-4C WW would still be carrying APR-25/26 when the supported aircraft were all equipped with APR 36/37 by Linebacker II. But, that's what the book says. It wasn't till after the war was over that the birds got digital RWR. Ed Rasimus Fighter Pilot (ret) ***"When Thunder Rolled: *** An F-105 Pilot Over N. Vietnam" *** from Smithsonian Books ISBN: 1588341038 |
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Ed Rasimus wrote:
[...] Similarly there were a lot of guys in both cockpits who hadn't figured out that when we cruised down the Med, back and forth between Incirlik and Torrejon, that painting the area ahead in 200 mile scope could let you find your way quite nicely from coast out to Sardinia, to Sicily, to Crete, to Cyprus--all distinct island outlines. Yeah, the good ol' days. I sure miss it!!! Great ! This must be volume three, subsequent to the 'Polyester Party Suits' volume. I particularly look forward to the sections on the culinary topography of the Med, plus the accompanying appendices "A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Fine Chow" and "Radar Signatures of Michelin Three-Star Restaurants". |
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funkraum wrote:
Ed Rasimus wrote: [...] Similarly there were a lot of guys in both cockpits who hadn't figured out that when we cruised down the Med, back and forth between Incirlik and Torrejon, that painting the area ahead in 200 mile scope could let you find your way quite nicely from coast out to Sardinia, to Sicily, to Crete, to Cyprus--all distinct island outlines. Yeah, the good ol' days. I sure miss it!!! Great ! This must be volume three, subsequent to the 'Polyester Party Suits' volume. I particularly look forward to the sections on the culinary topography of the Med, plus the accompanying appendices "A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Fine Chow" and "Radar Signatures of Michelin Three-Star Restaurants". That's why I stay in RAM. I wondered what the next project would be. And, here it is...a combination of my favorite topics, flying fighters, traveling, and eating good food. Gotta say, that I never abused the public trust by taking an AF jet to a Michelin *** restaurant. The valet parking guy could never figure out what to do with it. Ed Rasimus Fighter Pilot (ret) ***"When Thunder Rolled: *** An F-105 Pilot Over N. Vietnam" *** from Smithsonian Books ISBN: 1588341038 |
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"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
Gotta say, that I never abused the public trust by taking an AF jet to a Michelin *** restaurant. The valet parking guy could never figure out what to do with it. "Excuse me, sir? Before you go in, where's the emergency brake? Is it this handle right he-"CHOOF! -- http://www.delversdungeon.dragonsfoot.org Remove the X's in my email address to respond. "Damn you Silvey, and your endless fortunes." - Stephen Weir I hate furries. |
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funkraum writes: Ed Rasimus wrote: [...] Similarly there were a lot of guys in both cockpits who hadn't figured out that when we cruised down the Med, back and forth between Incirlik and Torrejon, that painting the area ahead in 200 mile scope could let you find your way quite nicely from coast out to Sardinia, to Sicily, to Crete, to Cyprus--all distinct island outlines. Yeah, the good ol' days. I sure miss it!!! Great ! This must be volume three, subsequent to the 'Polyester Party Suits' volume. I particularly look forward to the sections on the culinary topography of the Med, plus the accompanying appendices "A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Fine Chow" and "Radar Signatures of Michelin Three-Star Restaurants". And don't ever forget: "No flying over the Nudist Colony 15.213 nm, 151 deg. Magnetic." -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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Ed Rasimus writes: funkraum wrote: Ed Rasimus wrote: [...] Similarly there were a lot of guys in both cockpits who hadn't figured out that when we cruised down the Med, back and forth between Incirlik and Torrejon, that painting the area ahead in 200 mile scope could let you find your way quite nicely from coast out to Sardinia, to Sicily, to Crete, to Cyprus--all distinct island outlines. Yeah, the good ol' days. I sure miss it!!! Great ! This must be volume three, subsequent to the 'Polyester Party Suits' volume. I particularly look forward to the sections on the culinary topography of the Med, plus the accompanying appendices "A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Fine Chow" and "Radar Signatures of Michelin Three-Star Restaurants". That's why I stay in RAM. I wondered what the next project would be. And, here it is...a combination of my favorite topics, flying fighters, traveling, and eating good food. Gotta say, that I never abused the public trust by taking an AF jet to a Michelin *** restaurant. The valet parking guy could never figure out what to do with it. As I Rember It, that dodn't stop a pair of USAREUR Cobra Crews from stopping at a German McDonald's while returning from a border patrol flight, back in the mid '80s. (I think they'd have been OK if they hadn't tried using the Drive Through Window) -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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