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What a comeback by Denver! Wow!
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Originally Posted by FmrFreightDog
(Post 1277615)
Kittinger later served three combat tours of duty during the Vietnam War, flying a total of 483 missions. During his first two tours he flew as aircraft commander in Douglas A-26 Invaders and modified On Mark Engineering B-26K Counter-Invaders as part of Projects Farm Gate and Big Eagle. Following his first two Vietnam tours, he returned to the United States, and he soon transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. During a voluntary third tour of duty to Vietnam in 1971-72, he commanded the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron (555 TFS), the noted "Triple Nickel" squadron, flying the F-4D Phantom II. Kittinger would also later serve as vice commander of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. During this period he was credited with shooting down a North Vietnamese MiG-21.[13]
Kittinger was shot down on May 11, 1972, just before the end of his third tour of duty. While flying an F-4D, USAF Serial No. 66-0230, with his Weapons Systems Officer, 1st Lieutenant William J. Reich, Lieutenant Colonel Kittinger was leading a flight of Phantoms approximately five miles northwest of Thai Nguyen, North Vietnam, when they were engaged by a flight of MiG-21 fighter planes. Kittinger and his wingman were chasing a MiG-21 when Kittinger's Phantom II was hit by an air-to-air missile that damaged the fighter's starboard wing and set the airplane on fire. Kittinger and Reich ejected a few miles from Thai Nguyen and were soon captured and taken to the city of Hanoi. During the same engagement, Kittinger's wingman, Captain S. E. Nichols, shot down the MiG-21 they had been chasing.[14] Kittinger and Reich spent 11 months as prisoners of war (POWs) in the "Hanoi Hilton" prison. Kittinger was put through "rope torture" soon after his arrival at the POW compound and this made a lasting impression on him. Kittinger was the senior ranking officer (SRO) among the newer prisoners of war (those captured after 1969), and he was described as having been in conflict with some of his fellow prisoners over his leadership style. He tried to keep the aggressive junior officers under his command from active resistance to their captors on the basis that it might result in more torture for the POWs. In Kittinger's autobiography "Come Up and Get Me" (by Kittinger and Craig Ryan), Kittinger defended himself as being very serious about maintaining the military structure he considered essential to survival. Kittinger and Reich were returned to American hands on March 28, 1973, and they continued their Air Force careers, with Kittinger promoted to full colonel shortly thereafter. Just my opinion, but I think he's pretty much entitled to whatever he damn well pleases... Lots of people called Jim Stockdale a senile old idiot too. I doubt any of them had any firsthand accounts of what like in the Hanoi Hilton was like either. |
Originally Posted by forgot to bid
(Post 1277551)
Pre Election 2008 on long ER flight with a guy who I really enjoyed flying with but...
FTB's Captain: "So what do you want to talk about, sex, politics or religion?" Yes, I shortened it, it was actually only a slightly longer conversation. The dude was a mess, but I enjoyed that trip.FTB: "Uh..... well, I'm alright if we just, um, stare out the window." FTB's Captain: "Alright, religion. There is no God." FTB: "This is probably why we shouldn't do this." FTB's Captain: "Okay, how about politics? George Bush belongs in the Hague." FTB: "Yeah, I don't agree with that." FTB's Captain: "Sex? So my sons girlfriend has got a nice [redacted]. I really enjoy looking at her. And I know they're out there in the car having sex. I told him, go upstairs for crying out loud. Treat her like a lady." FTB: "..." (eyes blinking rapidly) The preamble to the MDM is surprisingly captivating depending on who you're flying with, and there are some pretty pictures the further in you go. Nu |
Originally Posted by FmrFreightDog
(Post 1277615)
Kittinger later served three combat tours of duty during the Vietnam War, flying a total of 483 missions. During his first two tours he flew as aircraft commander in Douglas A-26 Invaders and modified On Mark Engineering B-26K Counter-Invaders as part of Projects Farm Gate and Big Eagle. Following his first two Vietnam tours, he returned to the United States, and he soon transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. During a voluntary third tour of duty to Vietnam in 1971-72, he commanded the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron (555 TFS), the noted "Triple Nickel" squadron, flying the F-4D Phantom II. Kittinger would also later serve as vice commander of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. During this period he was credited with shooting down a North Vietnamese MiG-21.[13]
Kittinger was shot down on May 11, 1972, just before the end of his third tour of duty. While flying an F-4D, USAF Serial No. 66-0230, with his Weapons Systems Officer, 1st Lieutenant William J. Reich, Lieutenant Colonel Kittinger was leading a flight of Phantoms approximately five miles northwest of Thai Nguyen, North Vietnam, when they were engaged by a flight of MiG-21 fighter planes. Kittinger and his wingman were chasing a MiG-21 when Kittinger's Phantom II was hit by an air-to-air missile that damaged the fighter's starboard wing and set the airplane on fire. Kittinger and Reich ejected a few miles from Thai Nguyen and were soon captured and taken to the city of Hanoi. During the same engagement, Kittinger's wingman, Captain S. E. Nichols, shot down the MiG-21 they had been chasing.[14] Kittinger and Reich spent 11 months as prisoners of war (POWs) in the "Hanoi Hilton" prison. Kittinger was put through "rope torture" soon after his arrival at the POW compound and this made a lasting impression on him. Kittinger was the senior ranking officer (SRO) among the newer prisoners of war (those captured after 1969), and he was described as having been in conflict with some of his fellow prisoners over his leadership style. He tried to keep the aggressive junior officers under his command from active resistance to their captors on the basis that it might result in more torture for the POWs. In Kittinger's autobiography "Come Up and Get Me" (by Kittinger and Craig Ryan), Kittinger defended himself as being very serious about maintaining the military structure he considered essential to survival. Kittinger and Reich were returned to American hands on March 28, 1973, and they continued their Air Force careers, with Kittinger promoted to full colonel shortly thereafter. Just my opinion, but I think he's pretty much entitled to whatever he damn well pleases... Lots of people called Jim Stockdale a senile old idiot too. I doubt any of them had any firsthand accounts of what like in the Hanoi Hilton was like either. |
Originally Posted by iceman49
(Post 1277651)
Plus he's a Gator!
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
(Post 1277650)
Um, yea. That's when I suddenly have a question I just need to get answered, right that moment, and have to grab whatever manuals are convienetly available.
The preamble to the MDM is surprisingly captivating depending on who you're flying with, and there are some pretty pictures the further in you go. Nu Don't forget to bring up the importance of the Theater Restrictions on the blue tab while you're at it. The front side lets you put it in, and most importantly the back side is less restrictive on when you can pull out. |
Originally Posted by lolwut
(Post 1276898)
He still sounded like a senile old idiot. Just because you've jumped off something really high doesn't mean you're qualified as a mission controller.
Kittinger's first high-altitude jump, from about 76,400 feet (23,300 m) on November 16, 1959, was a near-disaster when an equipment malfunction caused him to lose consciousness.The automatic parachute opener in his equipment saved his life. He went into a flat spin at a rotational velocity of about 120 rpm. The g-forces at his extremities have been calculated to be over 22 times the force of gravity, setting another record. On August 16, 1960, he made the final jump, from the Excelsior III, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m).[2] Towing a small drogue parachute for initial stabilization, he fell for 4 minutes and 36 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 614 miles per hour (988 km/h)[4][5] before opening his parachute at 18,000 feet (5,500 m). Pressurization for his right glove malfunctioned during the ascent, and his right hand swelled to twice its normal size.[6][7] Ignoring the pain, he rode the balloon up to 102,800 feet and said a short prayer — “Lord, take care of me now” — before stepping off.[8] |
Originally Posted by captainv
(Post 1277671)
I know you're a troll, but still. God forbid Felix have immediate access to the only other person on the planet to jump from that altitude. Joe has been nothing but a class act with regards to Felix's jump. Glad they gave him a seat at the table.
Kittinger's first high-altitude jump, from about 76,400 feet (23,300 m) on November 16, 1959, was a near-disaster when an equipment malfunction caused him to lose consciousness.The automatic parachute opener in his equipment saved his life. He went into a flat spin at a rotational velocity of about 120 rpm. The g-forces at his extremities have been calculated to be over 22 times the force of gravity, setting another record. On August 16, 1960, he made the final jump, from the Excelsior III, at 102,800 feet (31,300 m).[2] Towing a small drogue parachute for initial stabilization, he fell for 4 minutes and 36 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 614 miles per hour (988 km/h)[4][5] before opening his parachute at 18,000 feet (5,500 m). Pressurization for his right glove malfunctioned during the ascent, and his right hand swelled to twice its normal size.[6][7] Ignoring the pain, he rode the balloon up to 102,800 feet and said a short prayer — “Lord, take care of me now” — before stepping off.[8] |
Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
(Post 1277653)
Now he's just a crotchety old man with nothing to say. Thanks for ruining it for me. :mad:
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Children's author blasts Delta via Twitter - Atlanta Business Chronicle
Children's author blasts Delta via Twitter Atlanta Business Chronicle by Carla Caldwell, Morning Call Editor Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 4:28am EDT - Last Modified: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 5:01am EDT Enlarge Image Delta Air Lines Inc. Children's author Judy Blume used her Twitter account to express outrage at Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, Inc. Children's author Judy Blume took to Twitter to publicly express her outrage with Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL), reports Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA-TV. Blume complained early Monday that she and other passengers were not allowed onto their departing flight while their plane rested at its gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Blume’s tweet said: Hate you Delta! You closed the door on 5 of us who flew NY/Atlanta, ran to our connection, got there with minutes to spare, with plane--With plane still sitting at gate. Next flight to Albuq not until 7:17. There goes Day One of visit. Grrrrr!!! WXIA-TV contacted Delta Monday afternoon regarding the incident and was told that DeltaAssist, the company’s customer service representatives who offer assistance in real time through Twitter, “reached out to Judy Blume shortly after her first tweet this morning [Mon.] but received no reply.” |
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