Thread: The way it was, Miramar circa 60's F-8/F-4
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Old 09-24-2009 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bunk22
I've heard plenty of stories from the day. Hell, as a mid, I got to experience in the Miramar O'club on a Wednesday, 89-90 timeframe. It was wild even then, obviously pre-Tailhook. My old boss flew with some of the Navy greats...Hoser and Snort come to mind. He was in a nugget when Snort was Ops-O of his first squadron. When we drink, he has great stories to tell. Love it
I hit the perfect storm there once.

Post TopGun the movie, Pre-Tailhook the debacle
Wednesday night
October 31, 1990 (Halloween!)

Not only did you have the regular Wednesday night talent - but in costume! Catwoman, belly dancers, beer wenches, Wonder Woman, etc....

OH MY!

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