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If you can download Taking Chance from iTunes. It's a movie that stayed in my mind for months. A relative of mine flew 141's during the Vietnam War. He carried out that mission more times than he cared to count. It gave me a slight glimpse into burden his soul carries.

Awesome movie. Awesome responsibility. I was fortunate enough to have flown one of the Repat missions during the 1990s when we brought home the remains of 5 US aviators from Hanoi (Ho Chi Minh City, whatever) to Hickam. Just five flag-draped coffins in the back of a C-141. I am too young to have fought in that war but my dad did. I remember how proud I was to be an American. I also remember, vividly, what a-holes the Vietnamese were about the whole thing. I had to pay them $20,000 in cash for landing rights at their God-forsaken airport.

80ktsClamp

02-28-2013 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1362202)

Yes, it was complete BS. I posted it 7 days ago, and it still hasn't happened. Thus it does not meet the clear definition of a correct rumor.

I'll be careful not to post anything I hear again unless the source guarantees its occurrence within a few days.

Carl

I heard about the LGA slot swap thing a year and a half before it actually transpired. These things do take a while... if ever.

I'm choosing to believe that it will happen. :) I do love me some whales.

Elliot

02-28-2013 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1362202)

I'll be careful not to post anything I hear again unless the source guarantees its occurrence within a few days.
Carl

Thank you, and let that be a lesson!! :)

GJ

scambo1

02-28-2013 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1362214)

I have had multiple verifications of said rumor. That certainly means it will be shelved until after the GUM base is reality.

cni187

02-28-2013 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1362085)

The per diem must have been higher back in Guam.;)

We left Saipan and headed to Hickam so yes there was a lot of incentive to leave Saipan. Aircrews only stay down in Tumon Bay, no more Q's. Also we were usually at the Outrigger Reef in Waikiki. Only the best for C-5 pukes :D

buzzpat

02-28-2013 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cni187 (Post 1362279)

We blazed the trail for you at the Outrigger....you're welcome. ;)

iaflyer

02-28-2013 04:43 PM

Why was the Airtran Sec-Treasurer using the new KCM checkpoint in Orlando, even though it doesn't serve his gates or even his side of the airport [or ours]. Guess you have to show it off. http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/fas...tory2.htm#jump

http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/fas...ic_2-28-13.jpg

And who says the TSA doesn't have the best hair styles in town?

hitimefurl

02-28-2013 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1362298)

Why was the Airtran Sec-Treasurer using the new KCM checkpoint in Orlando, even though it doesn't serve his gates or even his side of the airport [or ours]. Guess you have to show it off. ALPA FastRead

http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/fas...ic_2-28-13.jpg

And who says the TSA doesn't have the best hair styles in town?

Going to need a lot more that that to bribe SWAPA into joining ALPA

Purple Drank

02-28-2013 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 1362298)

Why was the Airtran Sec-Treasurer using the new KCM checkpoint in Orlando, even though it doesn't serve his gates or even his side of the airport [or ours].
http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/fas...ic_2-28-13.jpg

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