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xoxoxoBruce · 01-11-2019, 11:36 PM

Was it souped up for CIA use?

sexobon · 01-12-2019, 09:08 AM

Don't know. We were told not to chat or banter with the pilot, wearing civvies, at his request. It was just in, up and out for an administrative jump squeezed into our training schedule.

I've also tailgated the Caribou, which has apparently used the same engine; but, that procedure wasn't remarkably different from other aircraft.

Carruthers · 01-12-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sexobon

I've jumped the DC3 once...

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day there will be a mass gathering of DC-3/C-47 aircraft which will initially assemble at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford.

Latest info is that thirty-seven aircraft will be participating.

I hope that was of some interest to you.

sexobon · 01-12-2019, 10:20 AM

Nice video, thank you. Should be a really good show. I've never gotten into reenactments and I already have my French wings (Le Brevet de Parachutiste Militaire (BPM); so, I don't anticipate participating in the parachuting demonstration.

It could be an opportunity for others to earn their French wings; though, it may take awhile for award:

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (June 9, 2016) -- After 41 years, retired Maj. Bob Cassella has his French jump wings.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-12-2019, 02:00 PM

Bunch of old timers gather and get bombed.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-20-2019, 05:49 PM

We've never done this before so let stand here a watch...

Gravdigr · 01-21-2019, 12:15 PM

Sand bags?

fargon · 01-21-2019, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Sand bags?

Early arresting gear. I don't know, but their is probably a hook of some kind under the airplane to catch a wire or line to stop the plane.

Gravdigr · 01-21-2019, 01:28 PM

Heh, that plane prolly don't need arresting gear. I figure the rails, and sand bags (or wetf they are), are to keep it on the boat if things go apey.

Diaphone Jim · 01-21-2019, 06:29 PM

A whole bunch of guys with nets hoping he goes off the other side.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-21-2019, 11:57 PM

Fargon wins, arresting gear...

Gravdigr · 01-22-2019, 01:04 PM

I'll be damned.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-27-2019, 01:17 AM

Dog Fight (Wings 1927)

Gravdigr · 01-27-2019, 01:15 PM

Everything's b&w except fire.

Gravdigr · 02-07-2019, 12:46 PM

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01-11-2019, 11:36 PM	#736
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Was it souped up for CIA use? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-12-2019, 02:00 PM	#740
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bunch of old timers gather and get bombed. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-20-2019, 05:49 PM	#741
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	We've never done this before so let stand here a watch... Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-21-2019, 12:15 PM	#742
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01-21-2019, 01:28 PM	#744
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Heh, that plane prolly don't need arresting gear. I figure the rails, and sand bags (or wetf they are), are to keep it on the boat if things go apey. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-12-2019, 09:08 AM	#737
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Don't know. We were told not to chat or banter with the pilot, wearing civvies, at his request. It was just in, up and out for an administrative jump squeezed into our training schedule. I've also tailgated the Caribou, which has apparently used the same engine; but, that procedure wasn't remarkably different from other aircraft.

01-12-2019, 10:20 AM	#739
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Nice video, thank you. Should be a really good show. I've never gotten into reenactments and I already have my French wings (Le Brevet de Parachutiste Militaire (BPM); so, I don't anticipate participating in the parachuting demonstration. It could be an opportunity for others to earn their French wings; though, it may take awhile for award: FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (June 9, 2016) -- After 41 years, retired Maj. Bob Cassella has his French jump wings.

01-21-2019, 06:29 PM	#745
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	A whole bunch of guys with nets hoping he goes off the other side.

01-21-2019, 11:57 PM	#746
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Fargon wins, arresting gear... Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-22-2019, 01:04 PM	#747
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I'll be damned. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-27-2019, 01:17 AM	#748
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Dog Fight (Wings 1927) __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-27-2019, 01:15 PM	#749
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Everything's b&w except fire. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

02-07-2019, 12:46 PM	#750
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	__________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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