OldRetiredAFGuy

Just saw your message. Flew the F-4 for 16 years; AC-130 Gunships in Thailand before that.

Mike,

I was an Airhound Groundpounder - Avionics Master tech, QC(QA), etc. AFCS. Turned into Guidance and Control in the early 80's. I had written a bunch in response but exceed the 1000 somethingorother limit and lost it all when I tried to edit - Hint: never hit the back button on edit... Nuggets...

I see an F4 in your avatar. I envy anyone who flew that airframe. ...Waitaminute!!!...The F4 ain't got no HunnyBucket, does it... Anyway, the sound of the F4 screeching by on a low level pass is unique. Only the sound of an SR71 in AB gets my internal butterflies a'flappin' more. drool...Then again, there's a close tie with a B-52G at 100' AGL @ 450 kts +