It doesn't have wings, but it was a fun ride!

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Before I left my last job I got a ride in a M113 armored personnel carrier. I put together a video and uploaded it to YouTube and kind of forgot about it. I thought it would be good to share here. One of the best ways to have fun without wings!

https://youtu.be/VMrBihciO7I
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They have been known to leave the ground briefly
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I got to drive our M88 tank recovery vehicle last summer at AT. It was a blast, crazy to think the thing weighs more than the aircraft I fly!

M88 Recovery Vehicle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M88_Recovery_Vehicle
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Not quite as thrilling when it's 10 degrees outside and the heater will warm one boot. That, or having your head sticking out of the cupola in the driving rain. They have periscopes, so they are called, but it's a series of mirrors and you can't see crap through them.

Can't believe it's been almost 40 years since I drove one. Also spent some time in M551 Sheridan. That was at least comfortable in the drivers seat.

M551 Sheridan Walk Around Page 1

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They have been known to leave the ground briefly
You could actually air drop a Sheridan.

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