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53's at Republic Airport, NY
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ChuckMK23 said:
Not %100 on this one, phrogdriver, Q-ball back me up on this. I'm pretty sure there isn't any USMC Deltas in theater. They were deploying to Oki but they crashed one into a school or something and not to sure if they are still doing that gig.
We need some Delta guys on the Forum. There is one that's in the RAG here in New River on the forum.
phrogpilot73
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All -53E's in theatre right now. However, I have heard that they're planning on rotating D's in next rotation. Additionally, they've started doing UDPs to Okinawa. There are no more good deals in the Marine Corps.E5B said:
phrogpilot73
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Just 263 has been decomissioned thusfar. They'll be the first to convert. When 162 gets back from their boat ride, they'll be stood down and convert to "The Devil's Whirlybird."E5B said:
Last gouge I heard was that the Ds will be replaced after the West Coast 46s, but before the Oki phrogs. Originally Oki was to be replaced first, but the Ds are declining in health faster than anticipated. All subject to change 10 times, anyway.
The 53Ds are loved by crews. I'm told it's a lot more fun to fly than the "E," since it's a bit more manueverable. However, I'm also told that they are falling apart and receive poor parts support, so they are kept flying only by huge efforts by maintenance and a lot of Saturday workdays. Many 53D pilots come back somewhat discouraged by that and by the fact that they don't deploy to cool places. Oh well, they lived in Hawaii for 4 years--so sad.
The 53Ds are loved by crews. I'm told it's a lot more fun to fly than the "E," since it's a bit more manueverable. However, I'm also told that they are falling apart and receive poor parts support, so they are kept flying only by huge efforts by maintenance and a lot of Saturday workdays. Many 53D pilots come back somewhat discouraged by that and by the fact that they don't deploy to cool places. Oh well, they lived in Hawaii for 4 years--so sad.
Cyclic
Behold the Big Iron
BigIron said:
Ain't that the truth!!! Once we came in Rosey Roads on a three ship form for a fan break.
A CDR at base ops said "When Tomcats come in people say cool, but when you see three 53's do a break like that everyone stops what they're doing and stares with their mouths open"
Ryoukai said:
Yuuuuuut.
rossaholman
Lt, USMC
phrogpilot73 said:
Damn, you love them phrogs. Amen brother