Daily Archives: 17/12/2018

The T-38 Follow-On Trainer…

Posted on 17/12/2018 by Bobo

The T-38A/C is getting old, and tired.  It entered service in 1961 and has served America well.  I had the privilege of flying it for 13 years on active duty – and I loved every moment of it!  But she … Continue reading →

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“Roger that, and you can pick up the squawk…”

Posted on 17/12/2018 by Bobo

Gary G. was a senior captain when I got to Vance in 1975.  He had been a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Vietnam before becoming a T-38 IP.  Gary had kind of a ‘cynical demeanor’ but in a humorous way.  … Continue reading →

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“Where Are You Guys?”

Posted on 17/12/2018 by Bobo

One of the ‘additional duties’ we had in the squadron was to provide resources to the Base Exercise and Evaluation Team (BEET) for exercises on occasion.   And one day we sent 2 of our pilots to participate in a staged … Continue reading →

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