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Yup, a New Year's Day Two-Fer.
The musings & rants of 3 retired military (2 USAF, 1 USN), 1 former WSO, and 1 AF brat. Old AF Sarge, Juvat, Tuna, LUSH, and Beans.
The musings & rants of 3 retired military (2 USAF, 1 USN), 1 former WSO, and 1 AF brat. Old AF Sarge, Juvat, Tuna, LUSH, and Beans.
Good selection of those birds associated with this sites contributors.........especially like the first.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites as well!
DeleteI agree with the selection of airplanes, probably because I've flown both of the AF birds. I did note a little puzzlement though. Thought the 4 x 4 by Gun was cool, however the canards on the AIM-9s was a little more modern than would be appropriate. The double delta canard was introduced on the L and M models (reference the Heater on the Hornet). The E model which would have been appropriate on an F-4C had a simple triangle for the front canard. The P's that were loaded on the D's and E's I flew had a triangle leading edge and a rectangle on the back. Just sayin'
DeleteI guess when you don't research your subject fully you get errors in those details. I doubt that the artist either flew or maintained the Phantom. Probably why they invented the term "artistic license."
DeleteYou have a good eye for detail. Then again, you were an eagle-eyed fighter pilot.
Thanks Sarge. May 2018 be fabulous for you and your entire family!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your lovely bride all the best for the New Year!
DeleteThe New Year starts sunny and cool here in my bit of the Pacific Northwest. May the new year be a good one for all who gather here.
ReplyDeletePaul L. Quandt
Amen!
DeleteTo start off the new year--Schweinebraten made with a dry rub and Shiner Bock. Sauerkraut of course--were you expecting black-eyed peas? You're a bit north for that. Dirty garlic mashed potatoes with enough butter to cause a heart attack just looking at it. Pork mushroom gravy and broccoli and mushrooms in a Swiss cheese sauce. We like mushrooms. A cheddar and spinach quiche and a Milky Way lasagna for dessert....
ReplyDeleteGuess I know what's for lunch the next week--there's no way two finicky teenagers will polish that off....
I hate you.
DeleteJust kidding, sounds abso-freaking-lutely delicious. (And yes, jealousy is an ugly emotion. 😉)
Happy New Year to all the bloggers!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Cajun!
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