Steeljaw Scribe

Notes and commentary on things present, reflections on a career in naval aviation and serendipitous items as strike me at the moment…

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Demise of the Captain’s Gig - Part II

February 6th, 2008 4 Comments

 
Yesterday’s post announced the demise of the CO’s gig on the carrier due to "hangar space" considerations…(riiight…)  Well, it didn’t take long before the sea stories started coming in from all quarters recounting first hand experiences with the gig. Some were just too good to not put up, so, properly expunged (as we aren’t sure [...]

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Badgers, Buccaneers and Bears…(Pt 1) (A North Atlantic tale from the “good ole days”)

September 21st, 2006 4 Comments

The Playing Field
In his far off conscious he heard it – the incessant ringing of the phone on the bulkhead. Not just any ring either – more like a loud clattering and right now it was the most annoying sound intruding into his world. Wearily, he rolled out of the top bunk, carefully avoiding the [...]

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Badgers, Buccaneers and Bears … Pt 4

August 15th, 2006 No Comments

This is the conclusion of the 4-part series. Parts 1-3 may be found by following the links in the margin on the left.

“Alpha Whiskey, Alpha Romeo, Tango One. Tango One recommends launching all available alert. Multiple bogeys inbound. Break, track 1231 now non-squawker, negative Mode 4, investigating with 9B. Setting station 9B with 11B”
“Alpha Whiskey, [...]

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