Daily Archives: 20/09/2011

“Charlie-Mikes”

I would much rather face a 7-level North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunner than a “Charlie-Mike” – any day!  A “Charlie-Mike” is a mother between say, 25 and 38, of a darling little kid who attends the Lial Catholic school just around … Continue reading

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Tommy and the Stan/Eval Nazi

Tommy was a young FAIP who worked for me in the early ’80s as a T-38 Check Pilot in the 56oth FTS at Randolph Field, TX.  He was a good kid; highly motivated, talented and with a great career ahead … Continue reading

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