Marine F/A-18 and KC-130 down off Japan
12-12-2018, 07:38 PM
#31
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Somewhere out there is a KC-10 crew that saved my ass (and some guys on the ground) when I opted to roll the dice as a single ship and stay on a TIC rather than divert. I’m not sure what MMO is on a KC-10 but they were at least .9 Mach when I got SA on them to refuel. Got in the basket with about 2k of gas and no where to go. The guys on the ground were probably more greatful than me.
No one kicks ass without tanker gas.
No one kicks ass without tanker gas.
12-13-2018, 01:20 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
A college friend of mine was the AC on that first B-52 
Nicest guy in the world.
Ed Parent if any of you USAF types knew of him.
Nicest guy in the world.
Ed Parent if any of you USAF types knew of him.
12-13-2018, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Starlifter
USMC, I did know Ed quite well when we were at Norton 1987-1989 time frame. A big, friendly likable guy. I believe you meant he was the AC on the first C-141.
What a hoot Ed was.
Did you happen to run across a Paul Thompson during your -141 days too?
12-13-2018, 07:33 AM
#34
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That was a terrible day for the USAF; two C-141s and a B-1B went down that night, with no survivors.
If you're ever in Glasgow, MT, there is a very nice memorial next to the highway for the C-141 mishap. Well done by the city of Glasgow.
If you're ever in Glasgow, MT, there is a very nice memorial next to the highway for the C-141 mishap. Well done by the city of Glasgow.
12-13-2018, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Yes - that is what I meant Starlifter - thanks.
What a hoot Ed was.
Did you happen to run across a Paul Thompson during your -141 days too?
What a hoot Ed was.
Did you happen to run across a Paul Thompson during your -141 days too?
12-13-2018, 08:54 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Starlifter
I don’t remember Paul but it is possible I ran across him amongst the four active duty squadrons at Norton. My suitemate from Altus was the AC on the other 141 that went down that night...
12-13-2018, 11:15 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
I’m very sad to hear that you lost a friend in that mishap too.
When I now fly MSP—SEA at night...I look at the lights below and think about that night. RIP to all!
12-13-2018, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Starlifter
Thanks. They paid a helluva price. We learned alot from that accident and modified formation AAR accordingly. So many years ago...
When I now fly MSP—SEA at night...I look at the lights below and think about that night. RIP to all!
When I now fly MSP—SEA at night...I look at the lights below and think about that night. RIP to all!
