tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post437086480939855830..comments2024-03-28T16:26:35.679-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: When Pigs FlyOldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-22246969129376172382017-08-22T09:21:14.154-07:002017-08-22T09:21:14.154-07:00That would be traumatic, I'm sure.That would be traumatic, I'm sure. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-5123579297081670922017-08-22T09:16:06.917-07:002017-08-22T09:16:06.917-07:00Thanks. Happy Belated Birthday!Thanks. Happy Belated Birthday!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-33295526554017493542017-08-22T06:27:29.966-07:002017-08-22T06:27:29.966-07:00Sadly no, he spent time in Argentina after he left...Sadly no, he spent time in Argentina after he left Germany (in 1948) apparently illegally. Josef Kammhuber became head of the new Luftwaffe after Galland had returned to Germany. He never wore the German uniform again after the war.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-76054073882529093352017-08-22T01:11:05.534-07:002017-08-22T01:11:05.534-07:00I once responded to a house trailer fire. I was at...I once responded to a house trailer fire. I was at the far end of he county, and the FD got there first. The trailer was completely gone when I got there, just the frame rails left. The trailer was from the 1960's, with expanded urea foam insulation. Expanded urea foam is uber flammable. I am told model rocket people use it for a solid fuel. <br />The little old lady who lived there had escaped, but went back in after something, and re-entered the trailer, just as the insulation ignited. Roast person smells like roast pork. I used to love pork roast, but while I still love eating it, I can't be around it while it is being cooked. SCOTTtheBADGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859188068159799373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-79517796957333806252017-08-22T01:03:16.778-07:002017-08-22T01:03:16.778-07:00That was a most amusing story, and will be counted...That was a most amusing story, and will be counted as a Badger Birthday Present! I especialy like the flying pigs!SCOTTtheBADGERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859188068159799373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-34249222893584504652017-08-21T23:18:21.203-07:002017-08-21T23:18:21.203-07:00Galland was head of the West German Air Force afte...Galland was head of the West German Air Force after WWII also. Thanks for the great story.<br /><br />Paul L. QuandtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-10325073787871250222017-08-21T19:28:07.482-07:002017-08-21T19:28:07.482-07:00While I appreciate the kind words, I think "R...While I appreciate the kind words, I think "Rather be Lucky than Good" comes into play somewhere.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-68501306212902838442017-08-21T19:15:46.588-07:002017-08-21T19:15:46.588-07:00Undone by your own competance. Commanders are alwa...Undone by your own competance. Commanders are always on the lookout for over achievers. Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-46983030416691335002017-08-21T18:00:12.935-07:002017-08-21T18:00:12.935-07:00Heck, for all I know, he may still be there, gone ...Heck, for all I know, he may still be there, gone all "native" and such. I asked him why he was kicking it all in, and when he explained the financials, I asked him if he needed a deputy. I've visited a lot of Pacific Islands and found a lot to like on each of them. Haven't found the right connections to visit Iwo, but would like to. Wake was interesting. Visited a lot of places on Luzon and most of the islands round Okinawa as well as all the main Japanese Islands. I can imagine that Kwaj and it's environs would have been pretty nice. <br />And given the opportunity, I'll take your advice.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-23893353771324199792017-08-21T16:25:13.515-07:002017-08-21T16:25:13.515-07:00If you ever get a chance to go there, DO SO!
It i...If you ever get a chance to go there, DO SO!<br /><br />It is lovely, laid back, wonderful weather, great swimming and fishing.<br /><br />Touring Kwaj itself is okay, hey look, a base. <br /><br />But Roi-Namur is like a world lost in time. Fully up-to-date radar and telemetry combined with a Pacific jungle and bunkers made from coral and cement (with the 14" and 16" AP holes in them.)<br /><br />Meck is even more interesting. I got to go when it was an active testing site for the Sprint and Spartan. Got there by air. Put a new meaning to STOL when you're in some DeHavelland bird with 50 other people. Whoo. Mere roller coasters don't compare!<br /><br />On my "DO RIGHT NOW" list if ever I win the lottery.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-62173376212322313272017-08-21T13:12:12.949-07:002017-08-21T13:12:12.949-07:00Yeah, one of the advantages of the military was re...Yeah, one of the advantages of the military was regularity of moves. Which means the stuff in the freezer gets emptied at least once every 3 years. Same goes with stuff in closets. Pretty sure there might be some stuff in the freezer that's just a "tad" over that.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-34571802909195784022017-08-21T13:10:27.458-07:002017-08-21T13:10:27.458-07:00My Boss at CINCPAC was an up and coming Army LTC w...My Boss at CINCPAC was an up and coming Army LTC who got offered the job as Airport Manager at Kwajalein in the early 90's. Went from hard charging on Thursday to retired on Monday and on the Atoll the next Thursday. He asked if I'd take Power of Attorney to sell his two cars. Some Sedan and a fire engine red '88 Mazda RX-7 he'd bought new. I said sure and asked how much he wanted for the Mazda. He said "Loan Value", I said "Sold". Loved that car!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-6142249140809003922017-08-21T12:58:00.024-07:002017-08-21T12:58:00.024-07:00At Kwajalein, an Army Base that supported the Air ...At Kwajalein, an Army Base that supported the Air Force Western Test Range and was serviced by the Navy (I never saw a Coastie there, but my dad's senior NCO was an ex-Marine DI (yes, black people get sunburned. A very big and angry ex-Marine DI who is grey and peeling is a sight to see)) the local MWR office would host block parties with the assistance of the senior NCOs or officers, depending on what street area it was. Garbage cans full of cold icy beverage (beer for adults, Shasta sodas of all types for lightweights and kids), along with lots of good old fashioned hot-dogs and burgers.<br /><br />Dad threw the most epic one any could remember, as he caught both a marlin and a tuna on a boat trip back from Roi-Namur. The base commissary stored the fish until the weekend, and we all chowed down on some really great fish.<br /><br />You have brought back some nice memories with your story, sir. Thanks.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54976989943725940282017-08-21T12:54:57.040-07:002017-08-21T12:54:57.040-07:00"leftovers deteriorated slowly in the freezer..."leftovers deteriorated slowly in the freezer" I hate it when that happens. Going through my freezer is like an archeological dig...only not as fresh! Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-80208860566480473692017-08-21T12:39:16.461-07:002017-08-21T12:39:16.461-07:00This Wikipedia on Mölders had some interesting bac...This <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_M%C3%B6lders" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a> on Mölders had some interesting background on his character. Thought it was interesting that the Allies used that to try and subvert the Nazis.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-49651486719701884332017-08-21T12:34:29.740-07:002017-08-21T12:34:29.740-07:00There was, however, the smell lingered in our memo...There was, however, the smell lingered in our memories and would trigger, let's just say, an adverse reaction when encountered. So, most of those leftovers deteriorated slowly in the freezer until discarded in preparation for a transfer.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-56836803804087341772017-08-21T12:14:42.526-07:002017-08-21T12:14:42.526-07:00It is amazing and well worth reading/thinking abou...It is amazing and well worth reading/thinking about. He was a remarkable man, and the way he conducted himself throughout his life says an awful lot about living a human life. PrairieAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466447251827774900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-72395445248004820512017-08-21T11:10:33.780-07:002017-08-21T11:10:33.780-07:00"quite a few years before roast pork was offe..."quite a few years before roast pork was offered again on our menu" I would think with a hog that size, it would be quite a few years before you ran out of leftovers!Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-28059048876524114982017-08-21T09:04:32.434-07:002017-08-21T09:04:32.434-07:00All I ever aspired to was command of a fighter squ...All I ever aspired to was command of a fighter squadron. Alas.....juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-23356213473362085872017-08-21T08:55:32.548-07:002017-08-21T08:55:32.548-07:00Mölders was one hell of a pilot and leader. Gallan...Mölders was one hell of a pilot and leader. Galland was cut from the same cloth, his last job, after being the general in charge of all fighters, was squadron commander of <em>Jagdverband</em> (JV) 44. He pissed off Hitler by telling him the truth (same thing he did with Göring during the Battle of Britain) regarding the air defense of Germany (among other things).<br /><br />JV 44 flew the Me-262 and was composed of <em>Experten</em>, aces to a man.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17095609935036236372017-08-21T08:17:39.675-07:002017-08-21T08:17:39.675-07:00Amazing how old books can have relevance in modern...Amazing how old books can have relevance in modern times, ain't it? Supposedly he was a regular speaker at USAFE dining-ins and brought a lot of value to them with his experiences.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-1018954318450451792017-08-21T08:05:07.642-07:002017-08-21T08:05:07.642-07:00I remember a couple of naval hog roasts, including...I remember a couple of naval hog roasts, including one where I personally sourced the pig from the depths of the forest. It wasn't much of a pig, but from the little I recall of the actual eating/drinking event a good time was had by all. For some values of good. Garbage can punch was served.<br /><br />Fascinating picture of the kraut flyboys. I have Galland's book. Excellent cautionary tale of how ordinary men can participate in great evil.PrairieAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466447251827774900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-75687732980547725032017-08-21T07:48:38.260-07:002017-08-21T07:48:38.260-07:00Link fixed. Mölders was killed in a plane crash i...Link fixed. Mölders was killed in a plane crash in 1941, which might be expected as a fighter pilot. However, he was a passenger in a transport that lost an engine and crashed attempting an emergency landing. He was the first fighter pilot to have 100 confirmed kills and, as such, was restricted from flying for propaganda purposes. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_M%C3%B6lders" rel="nofollow">Source</a><br /><br />Heckuva way for a fighter pilot to die.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-11881964704911585962017-08-21T07:27:55.556-07:002017-08-21T07:27:55.556-07:00Couple things (which I missed), the link on the ph...Couple things (which I missed), the link on the photo of the hand talkers is broken (chase it and see).<br /><br />And the hand talkers are, left to right, Adolf "Dolfo" Galland, Werner "Vati" Mölders, and Theodor "Onkel Theo" Osterkamp. All three of whom were fighter pilots, Onkel Theo flew in WWI and WWII, 32 victories in the former, 6 in the latter. An ace in two wars.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-64384455100248858692017-08-21T07:19:57.062-07:002017-08-21T07:19:57.062-07:00I felt it was needed. It's been a while.
So, ...I felt it was needed. It's been a while.<br />So, yeah.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.com