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Timmy - what squadron were you in? I was in VP-65, 96-02
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Timmy - what squadron were you in? I was in VP-65, 96-02Here are some I remember,
Go and pick up some prop wash from the line shack (P-3B and P-3C days)
Go and order a vortex Generator (the little tab of metal riveted to wing to help air flow, people would be sent to W/C 220 electrical shop for a generator) (A-4M Days)
and the always favorite, go to line shop and get 100' of "flight line"
Timmy
When I was in A&P school we had a guy convinced that after he bought his brand new Craftsman 100+ piece tool box that they sold him left handed wrenches.
VP-92 1990-2007Timmy - what squadron were you in? I was in VP-65, 96-02
VP-65 Pt Mugu?
Yes, I think they decommissioned in 2004. SELRES, worked the engine shop (AD)VP-65 Pt Mugu?
While in VP-92, we did a Detachment in early 2000's to qualify on some Underwater Range from Pt Mugu. We took off, flew out into Pacific and then "prosecuted" a target sub (most likely a uav sled) It starting with an underwater search for a target, dropping multiple sono buoys and the Aviation Warfare rates (AW's. they who are trained in listening to underwater frequencies) providing analysis, finding the target using passive/active buoys, using MAD to confirm target (at 200') and may of dropped a practice torpedo (memory is not what is should be). We ended up with a qualification called "Quick Strike" . If you could find, prosecute the target and launch torpedo within weapons range in a set time. BTW, The body surfing on Pt Mugu coastline was outstanding (best memory of that Detachment)Yes, I think they decommissioned in 2004. SELRES, worked the engine shop (AD)
My fav:(Insert Heavy Theatrical Sigh Here) Where does this crap come from? It is one thing to see a video on the Discovery Channel with some messed up commentary (e.g., the P-80 was called "P" rather than "F" because the first models were Prototypes").
Was it his book about the B-17 where Zeros shoot one up and it flies home and the crew give up counting at 1000 holes? It was the book that ended with the author flying across the Atlantic in one as part of a meeting in the 1970s or 80s.So I suspect in Martin's case, he knew that tall-tales sell.
Almost any documentary on Discovery features video clips of aircraft that have nothing to do with the aircraft documentary. For example, the piece on Canadian air ace George Beurling has a clip of a Morane Saulnier 406 diving on him. Battle of Britain docs feature Bf19F, Gs and Ks, and Fw190s.My fav:
A while back there was a series about air combat that used computer footage to re-enact various famous battles, along with interviews with the people involved. Likely Discovery or History.
Very cool Chief and glad to have you around and great to hear old P-3 stories!While in VP-92, we did a Detachment in early 2000's to qualify on some Underwater Range from Pt Mugu. We took off, flew out into Pacific and then "prosecuted" a target sub (most likely a uav sled) It starting with an underwater search for a target, dropping multiple sono buoys and the Aviation Warfare rates (AW's. they who are trained in listening to underwater frequencies) providing analysis, finding the target using passive/active buoys, using MAD to confirm target (at 200') and may of dropped a practice torpedo (memory is not what is should be). We ended up with a qualification called "Quick Strike" . If you could find, prosecute the target and launch torpedo within weapons range in a set time. BTW, The body surfing on Pt Mugu coastline was outstanding (best memory of that Detachment)
We did abort on one take off, while holding short of runway, I looked up on the left hand horizontal stabilizer from my window in the back of the busand saw some type of stuff on leading edge, called it out and we taxi back in to figure out what had happen (did we hit something?) It turned out some hawk had caught and consumed a rabbit on the hor stab and left the carcass on the leading edge of the stab.
Timmy
ATC USNR-RET
VP-92
At a 1978 airshow at our local airport there was a C123 from some reserve outfit downcountry that had 1017 marked and numbered bullet hole repairs on her carcass. Her name was "Patches", she had nose art of a Raggedy Ann doll below her cockpit, and was the LOUDEST airplane I think I've ever heard. She got airborne in an incredibly short distance and climbed in a tight spiral within the airport boundaries to cruising altitude.Was it his book about the B-17 where Zeros shoot one up and it flies home and the crew give up counting at 1000 holes?
Was that due to combat, or target practise?At a 1978 airshow at our local airport there was a C123 from some reserve outfit downcountry that had 1017 marked and numbered bullet hole repairs on her carcass.
Are you thinking of Dogfights? Dogfights features all sorts of air combat and cool CGI graphics. It features almost no historical context. I doubt they understand the aircraft. As documentaries go, it is somewhat less deranged and idiotic than Deadliest Warrior, and Ancient Aliens.My fav:
A while back there was a series about air combat that used computer footage to re-enact various famous battles, along with interviews with the people involved. Likely Discovery or History.
Does anybody care to speculate which WWII aircraft was the work of ancient aliens"?