Random Griz Aviation Musings

[Griz882]

The last American fighter ace from World War II has passed away at the age of 103…of course he was a naval aviator.

World War IIâs last American ace dies at 103

Don McPherson claimed his score in the conflict’s last campaign: Okinawa.

www.navytimes.com

 

[hlg6016]

Taking my cadets to see the Marine Week attractions on Sunday! The shitter is from my old squadron and Wild Goose had that exact bird at last year's BVY airshow.

Thinking I'll catch the first performance of the Drill Team in Lynn then shoot into town to check out the equipment today.

 

[Walt6541]

Thinking I'll catch the first performance of the Drill Team in Lynn then shoot into town to check out the equipment today.

Exactly what we're doing! You know how to find me, ask any of the kids in gray tone cammies.

 

[Gatordev]

Live from the Commons - from a buddy who's there as I type this!

What about the Devil Dog standing at the tail of the aircraft? Off-base in cammies, no cover, and on the phone in uniform. Is that three different violations he could be shot for in the Marine Corps?

 

[Griz882]

What about the Devil Dog standing at the tail of the aircraft? Off-base in cammies, no cover, and on the phone in uniform. Is that three different violations he could be shot for in the Marine Corps?

Oh, we have his name. The Ghost of Chesty Puller will be visiting him soon.

 

[hlg6016]

Exactly what we're doing! You know how to find me, ask any of the kids in gray tone cammies.

Think I just missed you guys.

 

[Flash]

Oh, we have his name. The Ghost of Chesty Puller will be visiting him soon.

You mean this dude?

Granted, it was on Peleliu...

 

[PhrogPhlyer]

 

[ChuckMK23]

Headed to DC from DTW and a couple of pax pickup stops along the way. Nice to have a turbocharged airplane and 6 seats. The speed advantage is nulled due to the drag of the FLIR on the port side of the airplane.

 

[number9]

Hunting Russian Drones in a Prop Plane With Shotguns and Rifles WSJ article, should be free to read.

Using a Yak-52!

 

[Griz882]

Hunting Russian Drones in a Prop Plane With Shotguns and Rifles WSJ article, should be free to read.

Using a Yak-52!

Time for a Zombie Dauntless! The twin guns in the back should do the trick!

 

[number9]

Time for a Zombie Dauntless! The twin guns in the back should do the trick!

Can we use Lewis MGs? They might be old, but they still work:

 

[ChuckMK23]

At the former Fairchild-Republic factory in Hagerstown, MD today. Flying this week all over the DC, Baltimore, Northern VA - will get some pattern work at Pax and Quantico!

 

[Griz882]

At the former Fairchild-Republic factory in Hagerstown, MD today. Flying this week all over the DC, Baltimore, Northern VA - will get some pattern work at Pax and Quantico!

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If you’re able to fly in the FRZ, make sure you fly into my old airfield, KVKX, for a bounce or two. Great scenery of the Potomac River and you can head south to Quantico and Shannon (KEZF) to see their historic aircraft collection - and there is a fine airfield cafe on site as well!

 

[Flash]

Can we use Lewis MGs? They might be old, but they still work:

That's a Maxim!