Monthly Archives: December 2012

The ‘Twisty’ Guy

Posted on 03/12/2012 by Bobo

Manufacturing in China is very ‘specialized.’  Each village specializes in only one product; and each individual specializes in only one operation, or task.  For example, there’s just one individual to put in a specific bolt on a piece.  Then the … Continue reading →

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Chief Edwards

Posted on 03/12/2012 by Bobo

Of the two “Chiefs” I had in my shop, Chief Edwards was the oldest – or at least, he looked the oldest.   I think he may have been… A great guy, he was. One morning we were sitting around in … Continue reading →

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Chief Lundwall

Posted on 02/12/2012 by Bobo

One day the Wing Commander showed up with a group of visiting congressional dignitaries to tour our facilities.  Since the F-111A was a new aircraft to the Air Force inventory, we always had someone or another coming through to look … Continue reading →

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My First Duty Assignment

Posted on 02/12/2012 by Bobo

I showed up at Nellis AFB, NV, just North of Las Vegas, in mid-January 1969.  I signed in and was assigned to the 430th tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), F-111A, as an Aerospace Munitions Officer.  When I got to the squadron … Continue reading →

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