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Being There
Sometimes inspiration comes from the oddest places and in the strangest ways. Following the Fourth of July weekend and the tiring drive home, I found myself dozing at the computer. And in the middle of my dozing, I found myself … Continue reading →
Posted in Aviation, Flying, Personal
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Tagged "crack back a couple", a thumbs-up, A-4 Skyhawk, airshows, be smooth and perfectly in sync, Being There, discipline, dozing at the computer, F/A Hornet, finesse, flying, formation takeoff, inspiration, judgment, memories, military service, Navy, pilots, professional pilots, refusal speed, rotation speed, section go, the Fourth of July, the lead pilot, the real magic, the training command, wingman, You had to be there
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An Instant in Time, A Crossing of Paths
I was the lucky winner in the fall of 1984. Somehow, I won the squadron lottery to represent the outfit in Las Vegas at the Annual Convention of Naval Aviation—Tailhook. In September, when it was time to go, I travelled … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Life in General, Personal
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Tagged 1986, a complete psychological study of the human condition, a friendly face, a friendly politician, a special place in history, An Instant in Time A Crossing of Paths, Annual Convention of Naval Aviation, Atlanta, boating, dropPING a couple of bills on games of chance, fishing, flying of jets Monday through Friday, Geraldine Ferraro, Guantanamo, her vice-presidential run for the White House, Las Vegas, lobster diving, lucky winner, Norfolk VA, racquetball, running into old friends, sailing, scuba diving, tailhook, Walter Mondale, watching people, wingman
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