Monthly Archives: February 2020

Cold War Preparation

Posted on 19/02/2020 by Bobo

I had the opportunity a couple-3 days ago to talk with a friend from my Senior year of high school, General H. H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden, West Germany. I knew of John O. in school, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Into a Black Hole

Posted on 14/02/2020 by Bobo

I was on a C-141A trip with Phil F. when we were tasked to fly into Bien Hoa, South Vietnam one night. Not a ‘big deal.’ Upon contact with Bien Hoa Approach we were vectored to the airfield for an … Continue reading →

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C-141A No-Flap

Posted on 14/02/2020 by Bobo

There are moments in flying that never quite escape you. This is one for me. I was flying a C-141A to Elmendorf AFB, AK with Phil F. one evening. He had taken the first leg to Dover AFB, DE from … Continue reading →

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Eating Up Runway

Posted on 14/02/2020 by Bobo

Jim was in his office one afternoon when a young IP came in and asked to speak to him.  Mike was relatively new and was somewhat ‘white’ in the face.  Of course, Jim told him to come in and have … Continue reading →

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For a Quarter?

Posted on 08/02/2020 by Bobo

CUATION: John, put down your coffee! So, one day Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi find themselves standing next to each other in the Men’s Room. They both look down and spot a quarter in Bart’s urinal. After they finish their … Continue reading →

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