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Originally posted by Joeaksa
I was lucky enough to have a pilot who flew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain as my commercial instructor. He had forgotten more than I may ever know and was a real pilot, through and through.
Enough rambling... check six!
Joe A
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After my first fleet tour, I came to Patuxent River NAS and was lucky enough to fly at VX-1...1988, a real transition period in military aviation: GPS, usable Night Vision Goggles, guided weapons, integrated avionics, etc.
My XO was a crusty Nam helo pilot who flew HAL (Helo Assualt Light) for the Navy. Mostly Seal stuff. He has more Air Medals than I have teeth.
Too fly with him was a wonder...he could bunt the H-60 over a crest as cool as the other side of a pillow (thanks, Stu).
A real pilot...