Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
That was the end of my 20 years and 3,000+ hours in the Hornet. It has been a heck of a ride the entire time. The great times were unbeatable and the lowest times were tolerable - it was certainly worth every minute in the end, but at the same time I know that it is time to move on.
USMCFLYR
20 yrs? Quite an evolution during that time for the Hornet. What was your impression of it when you first flew it and how did that change over the years? The last C you flew.. how much different was it from the original you strapped on?