Author Archives: Bobo

“Harry A. Hit a Tree…

Posted on 30/10/2021 by Bobo

In the early 70’s, there once was a C-141 on approach to RWY 6 at McGuire in ‘very bad’ weather one morning. It was misty and the ceiling was ‘marginal.’ As they approached minimums, where they had to make the … Continue reading →

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“I Guess the Check Ride is Over?”

Posted on 30/10/2021 by Bobo

Years ago, at Vance AFB, OK, this kid was on a check ride in the T-37. As he and his check pilot completed the pre-flight walk around, it began to rain. They both quickly hopped in the jet and began … Continue reading →

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“Lt. Col. E., Please Come Up Here…”

Posted on 30/10/2021 by Bobo

(Submitted by Joe D.) A few years ago there was a change of command at Air Training Command (ATC, now Air Education and Training Command Air etc.). With this position being a 4-star billet there were all sorts of folks … Continue reading →

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“Oh, Bewdy!”

Posted on 15/10/2021 by Bobo

One afternoon I was flying in a 4-ship of T-38s at Vance AFB, OK. It was a beautiful day and we were really enjoying ourselves. The mission was going quite well, the students all doing fine. At one point I … Continue reading →

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My 3,000 T-38-Hour ‘Backstory’

Posted on 03/10/2021 by Bobo

And now for the “backstory” of how I was able to acquire 3,000 hours in the T-38… I had always wanted to fly Fighters, but it just was not meant to be. In 1975 I found my way into T-38s … Continue reading →

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Colonel Gene Taft

Posted on 03/10/2021 by Bobo

 Colonel Gene Taft, RIP I met Colonel Taj when I reported for duty in Canberra, Australia, in July 1980.  Right from the very beginning I liked him.  At our first meeting he was pressed for time.  He told me to have … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at the Taj: Running Out of Airspeed, and Ideas

Posted on 10/09/2021 by Bobo

As the ceremony came to a close, just after the playing of Taps, the Taj would be lit up in Red, White and Blue colored lighting. Then a lone T-38 would come from behind, light the Burners and climb into … Continue reading →

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Take the Afternoon Off and Go…

Posted on 12/08/2021 by Bobo

I was talking with (callsign) Spongebob the other day. He currently a T-6 IP, on duty as a Lt. Col. Reserve officer on leave from the airlines. So, he’s having the time of his life! A couple-3 weeks ago he … Continue reading →

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Talking With ‘Old Guys’

Posted on 22/07/2021 by Bobo

Joe and I were talking the other day, about how we used to love talking with ‘old guys.’ We learned so much from these guys who ‘went before us’ – about everything, about Life. One of the ‘old guys’ I … Continue reading →

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“Now, Get Out of the Car!”

Posted on 11/07/2021 by Bobo

There once was a Wing Commander at Randolph AFB, TX who was a “Piece of Work!” One Friday afternoon he was driving around the base in his staff car when he spied a couple of Captains walking toward the Officer’s … Continue reading →

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