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Offline Arlo

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« on: March 18, 2004, 04:18:04 AM »
Thanks! I owe ya!

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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2004, 09:01:17 AM »
Did you like the part about Blackburn getting a kill on the guy on his way back home, canopy slid back, feet on the dash, and a cig' in his mouth? Similar to your first contact with Storch eh?

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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2004, 11:31:13 AM »
Heh. That was cool. :D

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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2004, 11:45:35 AM »
Unnamed LT.: "I request to be detatched from Fighting 17 at the earliest possiblity, I think you guys are all nuts!"

Blackburn: "Pack your bags jack!"

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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2004, 12:13:57 PM »
Yeah ... that was good, too.

Blackburn related the same event in his book as follows:

"I was elated with my temporary wingman, and I was all set to tell him that he had earned a trial slot as a section leader. When he approached me following the debrief back at Piva Yoke, he had a "look" on his face, and I thought he was going to ask for the lead assignment I had decided he had coming.

 'Skipper, you're nuts! I want out of this. Now!'

 I was more than just miffed; I felt betrayed. My startled, immediate response was an inadequate 'So?' Then I recovered and told him to go pack, that he could fly out to the rear before sunset. However, the last thing I said to him was from the heart: 'I am sorry to lose you."
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Offline Corwin

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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2004, 12:33:01 PM »
Sounds like a good read.  Title please?

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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2004, 03:00:38 PM »
The Jolly Rogers by Tommy Blackburn. Grits sent Arlo and I a video about the Jolly Rogers and its very good. Thanks again Grits.
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2004, 04:57:43 PM »
Glad you liked it.

Offline Rafe35

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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2004, 08:08:59 PM »
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Originally posted by Reschke
The Jolly Rogers by Tommy Blackburn. Grits sent Arlo and I a video about the Jolly Rogers and its very good. Thanks again Grits.
Hey! How come Grits didn't sent me the video about the JR!! :D
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