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EMCON Charlie

BySteeljawscribe

’twill be limited posting this week as YHS is on travel to the front range of the Rockies. Would that it were for pleasure — instead three days in a windowless building divining the indecipherable… Flightdeck Friday may be a little early (like Thursday) for here and the Daily Briefing, but it shall be posted……

Flightdeck Friday (III) – Red Flag ’08 Edition

BySteeljawscribe

Red Flag has always been a varsity exercise and in recent years, it has seen increased participation from allies and friends.  This year has been no exception with Brazil (F-5s), Sweden (JAS-39 Grippens), France (Rafales) and Turkey F-16s) among the many participants.  This was in addition to the usual USAF, USN and USMC participants. Notable…

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  1. At the close of their commercial career, these gorgeous beasts served as backup A/C for the Lockheed Electra in the Boston to Newark Easter Shuttle. Night engine starts were the best with the exhausts expelling flames.

    Some folks out at OKC have a TWA Super Connie pretty much restored. http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com/

  2. wonderful a/c– fond memories of riding airlines during the 50’s–
    looked forward to airline flights then–far cry from using them now—
    i haven’t been on the airlines in almost a year now-=i will not use them unless it’s a “must use” case–i have a new rule–if i can drive it in 14 hours i will drive

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