Orval Fairbairn wrote in message .. .
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(Pechs1) wrote:

ariz- What Jet from the 50's or 60's do you wish you could have flown?
BRBR

A-4...wait, I DID fly it!!

In the 80s...
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer

F-104 -- a friend of mine flew them and thought they were the greatest
at the time. He really likes the F-16, but considers the T-38 to have
too heavy controls.

Roger that! In the 60's I flew the F104A with the J79-19 engine -
oh, mama!
..9 to M2.0 in 27 miles, 1' 45", 1000 pounds of fuel. On takeoff, brake
release to .97M, 43 seconds. Same, to 45000, 90 seconds. M2.0 cruise
at FL730 in 3/4 AB. Not too shabby! I want to fly one some more! Come
on, Powerball ticket!
Walt Bj