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Bye Bye Buckeye

Rearden said:
Yup, that's right, with the Prowler selection ultimately not existing, obviously, although I'm not clear on the time frame for that.
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Thanks for the update. It seems like stuff has changed so much in the past 8 months.
 
Is anyone planning to go to the T-2 Sunset Party at the Mustin Beach O-Club? It looks like a good time.

Interesting photograph attached to the end of that page:
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gotta_fly said:
Is anyone planning to go to the T-2 Sunset Party at the Mustin Beach O-Club? It looks like a good time....
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If ANYONE does go to the party .... a request:

See if there are any photos available of the former VT-4 gun birds (T-2's w/ 2x .50cal pods) or even better -- the gun pattern itself out over the Gulf, complete w/ 4-plane and/or TRACTOR & BANNER. When I was there -- we were too busy just surviving the GUN PATTERN to think about taking pictures .... and the STUD NFO's in the back seat were hangin' on for dear life ... :D

You KNOW it's gotta be out there somewhere -- I just can't seem to find any pictures of said event ... post 'em on this board or PM 'em to me and I'll be eternally grateful.

One for their book:

Initial jet solo @ VT-7 featuring a very "nervous" yours truly photographed by the chase plane ... :D

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photo by A4sForever
 
FLYTPAY said:
Looks like you stomped on the right brake while taxiing......in front of your IP:D
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Boy ... you guys really go over this shit w/ a microscope, yea-as .... ??? :)

But, Naaaaaaa .... just my VT-7 STUD version of a VT-7 STUD shit-hot "I'm ready for anything, Sir" turn into the hold-short area prior to launch ... I don't think the T-2A had nosewheel steering, but I don't really remember .... :D:sleep_125
 
A4sForever said:
Boy ... you guys really go over this shit w/ a microscope, yea-as .... ??? :)

But, Naaaaaaa .... just my VT-7 STUD version of a VT-7 STUD shit-hot "I'm ready for anything, Sir" turn into the hold-short area prior to launch ... I don't think the T-2A had nosewheel steering, but I don't really remember .... :D:sleep_125
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None of the T-2s had NWS as far as I know. It's hard to see the exhaust in your picture. I was wondering if it was an A. Now I know.

My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".:eek:
 
Harrier Dude said:
None of the T-2s had NWS as far as I know. It's hard to see the exhaust in your picture. I was wondering if it was an A. Now I know.

My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".:eek:
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Same feeling... Though, I was never solo in the S-3, felt like it most of the time.. Flying midshipman and mechs were a godsend cause except the IFF (could reach everything else- yes I am short [5'8"]), I was solo again!
 
See if there are any photos available of the former VT-4 gun birds (T-2's w/ 2x .50cal pods) or even better -- the gun pattern itself out over the Gulf, complete w/ 4-plane and/or TRACTOR & BANNER. When I was there -- we were too busy just surviving the GUN PATTERN to think about taking pictures .... and the STUD NFO's in the back seat were hangin' on for dear life ...
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A4's,
I'll look around our spaces for pics with gun pods. Also, we're having new t-shirts made with the warbuck and machine gun pods logo hopefully in time for tailhook. If you want one, let me know.
 
Harrier Dude said:
My first solo in the T-2 was probably the most relaxing solo I've ever had. I was really nervous in the T-34, TA-4, and Harrier my first time by myself, but for some reason the T-2 just seemed easier and more comfortable to fly.

Then again, maybe it was just "ignorance is bliss".:eek:
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It was the "extra" engine.
 
Hozer said:
A4's,
I'll look around our spaces for pics with gun pods. Also, we're having new t-shirts made with the warbuck and machine gun pods logo hopefully in time for tailhook. If you want one, let me know.
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Roger that -- you betcha' I would on both counts -- PM me if successful. Thanks. :)
 
I saw these things operate when we qual’d aboard the Lex in the 60’s. Right along with the T-28's. :) Man… I’m getting old. The pilots of the T-28’s had the canopies open flight suits a flappin’ in the breeze. Ahhh… those were the days. But seriously, it’s hard for me to believe the “Guppy” has been around this long. It obviously was a great little airplane.

Steve
 
I've got a few T-2C pics when flying with VT-4...more like 4 or 5 lousy ones.

VT-4/86 Flight line:

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Cockpit view:

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I was rolling or something in this pic (of course I had the CO's permission ;)):

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