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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: SWrokit on March 30, 2012, 07:27:56 PM
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Salute everyone.
Mac's and GMC's memorial is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th, beginning at 9 pm EST. It will be located in SEA I. Request everyone arrive by 8 pm so as to organize and be ready to start by 9. Should last about 30 minutes.
The memorial will consist of Six formations for the fly by, and the C-47's for the halo, Tigers for the 21 gun salute, and Osti's to line the runway. Volunteers are needed and I will list below who to contact for what. Quite a few of us knew, or knew of, both Mac and GMC....this memorial is not only just for them. Is going to be filmed, edited, and finished. Once finished the film will be copied to a CD and sent to both families. Once they have their copies the film will then be posted here.
Even if all postions are filled up, doesn't mean you can't be there to show your respects. If positions are filled, up a jeep and park on the field.
Volunteers need volunteers!! See something you like contact the Leader by PM.
Formation 1: P51's; Formation Leader: SWkiljoy; Board Name: SWkiljoy
Formation 2: P47's; Formation Leader: SWchef; Board Name: Dragon
Formation 3: Typhoons; Formation Leader: NONE, prefer a 31st member, but out of time; NEED A VOLUNTEER.
Formation 4: IL-2; Formation Leader: NONE, prefer a 31st member, but out of time; NEED A VOLUNTEER.
Formation 5: B-26's; Formation Leader: SWtaylor; Board Name: cotaylor
Formation 6: ME262's; Formation Leader: INK; Board Name: INK
Fly Over Base Commander: LTARkilz; Board Name: LTARkilz
Special thanks go out to SE Staff, Shegotya & Mrmidi. Thanks to Skuzzy for the help he gave earlier today. And a whole lot of repect, and thanks, go out to all the staff members of this memorial. They've been working their butts off to make sure Mac & GMC get the send off they deserve.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
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Rokit
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This will be my first memorial flight...none the less ill be in a 262... :salute
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This will be my first memorial flight...none the less ill be in a 262... :salute
Considering all the posts made in regards to Mac & GMC...........I think this memorial will be fitting.
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Rokit
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Forgot to post. The Typoon and IL-2 formations, if interested in leading contact me via PM.
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Rokit
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P-51D has one position left. 3-4 currently filled by - SWkiljoy, SWneo, SWrifle. 1 position remaining. Contact me via PM here on the boards to request to fill position.
Thanks.
<<S>> SWkiljoy
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P-47N formation also needs a few pilots.
We will need several goon pilots as well, can fill up to 20 of these.
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we could use 1-2 262 pilots also...everyone in those, beginning of the week maybe Tuesday if its good for everyone, I want to get the timing down.... practice some formation flying.
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we still have tons of osti positions open.
all tiger positions open
all goon positions open
feel free to PM me if anyone wants to take some of these positions
i am more than happy to leave a tiger position for any of the 31st or one of macs old buddies :salute
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Gentelmen of Aces High <S>.
Even if you did not know either of our mates that have passed, we participate out of respect for our human community. It is the game that is virtual, the players are real. These men were husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and they were our friends.
Please, sign up, come fly with us, say goodbye and fly with your friends that are still with us while we all still can.
I give you my word that you will not regret the time you spent, nor will you forget.
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Zoney what you flying bud
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Zoney what you flying bud
262 unless I am needed elsewhere sir.
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I'll fly, preferably either the p51, or p47.
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I havent played AH in years. Left the USAF budget shrunk couldnt get a good computer. But that is not he point. SheGotya not sure how good this computer will run AH but we will find out. WIll start the download tonight work the next few nights but will try to get some flights in to shake off the rust but the Good Ole Chief will be back at least for this flight beyond that I dont know.
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I havent played AH in years. Left the USAF budget shrunk couldnt get a good computer. But that is not he point. SheGotya not sure how good this computer will run AH but we will find out. WIll start the download tonight work the next few nights but will try to get some flights in to shake off the rust but the Good Ole Chief will be back at least for this flight beyond that I dont know.
Warchief check your PM's Bro. Been trying to contact you.
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Rokit
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we could use 1-2 262 pilots also...everyone in those, beginning of the week maybe Tuesday if its good for everyone, I want to get the timing down.... practice some formation flying.
Ink, the 262's are enabled in the TA at A1,free of perk cost for practice!
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PS: I'll be there and available to fly what ever's needed,think I can stay in formation if I try hard enough!
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Ink, the 262's are enabled in the TA at A1,free of perk cost for practice!
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PS: I'll be there and available to fly what ever's needed,think I can stay in formation if I try hard enough!
Morfiend, contact any one of the formation leaders. (listed on first post)
Thanks.
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Rokit
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Gentelmen of Aces High <S>.
Even if you did not know either of our mates that have passed, we participate out of respect for our human community. It is the game that is virtual, the players are real. These men were husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and they were our friends.
Please, sign up, come fly with us, say goodbye and fly with your friends that are still with us while we all still can.
I give you my word that you will not regret the time you spent, nor will you forget.
Salute Zoney!! Couldn't have said it better :aok
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Rokit
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Talking with SGY right now, we are looking at getting the SEA set up for tonight, but it will be @ 11 PM tonight EST.
Any and all are requested to attend.
Practise and training time.
More thanks to go out..........to SGY. Salute Bro, and thank you.
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Rokit
PS: Chief, check your PM's again.....bout as bad as me lolol
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Still looking for formation leaders for the Typoons and IL-2's.
PM me.
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Rokit
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262's rolling 5 minutes after 51's.......how much time before our arrival?
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Ink, with the ability to go to the SEA tonight we'll time it out tonight, and then I'll have an answer to your question Bro.
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Rokit
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OK, I need at least 6 pilots to attend the SEA practise run tonight. 1 for each formation. We need to get the 262 timing down.
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Rokit
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OK, I need at least 6 pilots to attend the SEA practise run tonight. 1 for each formation. We need to get the 262 timing down.
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Rokit
what time?......I just finished up the new ladder image,gonna post it, then I can show up...what time you gonna get there?
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11 PM EST, SEA 2.
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11 PM EST, SEA 2.
cc that :salute
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I will fly anything cant make the practice but will try to make the real one.
:salute
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I will fly anything cant make the practice but will try to make the real one.
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Contact any one the one leaders.
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Contact any one the one leaders.
cc
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durrr.....went to TA, but now I see its in SEA, but its locked :old:
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Yep, I think something ran long, sgy on phone now, SEA1 is ready! WOOT!
Bish, vox 130
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Yep, I think something ran long, sgy on phone now, SEA1 is ready! WOOT!
Knights, vox 130
you will have to take notes, I cant show now...but I am gonna get my 262 guys beginning of the week together for some practice.
I just need to know the time after 51's....believe that will be about 5 min.... :headscratch:
and how much time needed to come back in.
also skin?
I gotta roll for now will check back later.
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we are still looking for all ground GVs and goon pilots
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Ink, from base 39 to 75 is about 3 min at full throttle for 262's. Travel time for the rest is 7 min. 5 min after 51's launch would be good. I have it set that we are all taking off from the same base.
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Morfiend, contact any one of the formation leaders. (listed on first post)
Thanks.
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Rokit
Rgr,I told Ink I'd fly a jet if needed but I can fill in any plane if it helps!
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Not sure if I will be available (don't currently subscribe) and my work schedule can be heavy, but if I am home then I will re-up and man a jeep.
I only ever had fleeting glimpses and interaction with GMC,, but know the name and that in itself is remarkable as I have been in AH almost from the start (AW before that too). Names stick with you when they are tied to good people and it is always hard to accept the loss.
Mac..we shared the same birthday and he always wished me a happy birthday, and I helped him a bit trolling peta boards <G>. Mac had a great sense of humor and one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. I will miss him, he was one of those unforgettable characters that touched so many of our lives.
I'm tearing up a bit, so I'll go have a beer and maybe search old posts.
<S> GMC
<S> Mac
RTR
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I knew AWMac (and GMC I think?) from Air Warrior and would really like to attend this. I am willing to help wherever needed. :salute AWMac and GMC.
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I knew AWMac (and GMC I think?) from Air Warrior and would really like to attend this. I am willing to help wherever needed. :salute AWMac and GMC.
We still need help with Typhy's, IL2, and GV's and would greatly appreciate your presence.
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:salute :angel: :salute :angel: :salute :angel: :salute
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I have a custom arena open to practice the memorial flight.
When you log in to online arenas, there is a blue tab on top (custom) click on that.
Knights base 39 is launch. For the official flight, it will be Bish though.
I can't get the MOTD or Arena Message to work, but, we will be flying from 39 to 75. 1000 ft AGL at 200 mph except for the 262's.
Anyone who wants to practice timing and missing man formation flying is welcome and encouraged to use it.
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base 75 is not open
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Says you need a password :huh
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Says you need a password :huh
The password is typed in the arena name RIP
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Still need someone to lead the Typoon formation & the IL-2 formation. If interest just shoot me a PM and I'll get you set up.
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Rokit
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base 75 is not open
It should be, but I have to figure out how to loose the perks since we need 262's and tigers.
Got it figured out, will adjust when I get home. Thanks Skuzzy.
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Rgr,I told Ink I'd fly a jet if needed but I can fill in any plane if it helps!
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I could use ya in the 262 :aok
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Gents we have 1 person volunteer for a ground vehicle and none for the goons
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Still need Typhoon and IL2 pilots.
C'mon guys. It's 15 min of your time flying in a missing man formation.
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Should we postpone this for a couple of weeks, being the 7th is Easter weekend? Cause as of right now we've no one on the ground, no one in the C-47's, no one in the Typhoons or IL-2's. I must say I'm rather surprised, and disappointed, at the lack of volunteers considering how many in this community posted in recognition of both Mac and GMC. Two great men that could do truely great things.
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Rokit
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that could be the reason....I have 4 guys and we are gonna get some practice in Wednesday night at 9 eastern....will the arena be open for that?
no matter what, postpone or not, we are there :salute
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no matter what, postpone or not, we are there :salute
Salute INK, muchly appreciated.
I'll send out an email to the memorial staff members for opinions.
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Rokit
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we could use 1-2 262 pilots also...everyone in those, beginning of the week maybe Tuesday if its good for everyone, I want to get the timing down.... practice some formation flying.
I'll certainly fly a 262 - lord knows its the only thing ive been flying lately.
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I'll certainly fly a 262 - lord knows its the only thing ive been flying lately.
Butcher, thanks Bro. Contact INK by PM and he'll set ya up for sure. It may be up in the air right now whether or not we postpone for a couple of weeks and let Easter get by. Thanks for your efforts and support.
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Rokit
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that could be the reason....I have 4 guys and we are gonna get some practice in Wednesday night at 9 eastern....will the arena be open for that?
no matter what, postpone or not, we are there :salute
I'll have the custom arena open tonight at 7:30 or so till whenever. It's the same map, just knight instead of bish.
I have a custom arena open to practice the memorial flight.
When you log in to online arenas, there is a blue tab on top (custom) click on that.
Memorial flight map - password to get in is "RIP"
Knights base 39 is launch. For the official flight, it will be Bish though.
I can't get the MOTD or Arena Message to work, but, we will be flying from 39 to 75. 1000 ft AGL at 200 mph except for the 262's.
Anyone who wants to practice timing and missing man formation flying is welcome and encouraged to use it.
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Looking forward to seeing you guys tonight.
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This will be my first memorial flight...none the less ill be in a 262... :salute
Be my first as well but I will be there with ink .
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I'll have the custom arena open tonight at 7:30 or so till whenever. It's the same map, just knight instead of bish.
Looking forward to seeing you guys tonight.
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cc that thanx :salute
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I can't make this Saturday or I'd be there. I'm for sure in if work doesn't interfere.
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guys remember when joining in on this, you cant have what you want its where we need the help the most.
right now i believe its Typhs, IL2s, goons, and Ground
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what happen tonight , no one on ?
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i know there was some people in there earlier.
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what happen tonight , no one on ?
we were in the custom arena for awhile, although I had to step out for a bit
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I was in there for a little while about 7:15 until 7:45 ish. Only other person in the arena at the time was SWchef who appeared to be afk. I just took a Tiger out onto the field to be sure I could manoeuvre around OK with the changes to driving GVs recently. It did help that external views were enabled for them in the Custom arena. As there was no sign of anyone else arriving and that I won't be flying anyway, I logged out.
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Salute Flossy sorry no one was around. PM me a head of time and i will be more than happy to log in for a little bit and give you the run down on where the Tigers are going to be and how they are going to fire
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It's with great regret that I imform you all that I will be unable to attend the memorial,for whatever reason I thought it was being held on Sunday night.
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Im sorry, I did not get home untill 6:40 PM pacific time and I tried clicking on the custom arena thingy and got nothing. Never tried to get in one before I think. Was I too late and you were all gone or did I not click something correctly?
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I am under the understanding this is being postponed....so morph you should still be good.
Zoney I will get another day going.
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Im sorry, I did not get home untill 6:40 PM pacific time and I tried clicking on the custom arena thingy and got nothing. Never tried to get in one before I think. Was I too late and you were all gone or did I not click something correctly?
You musta done something wrong cuz we were still in there at that time. Sign in as usual, but when given the choice of ma's ava's sea's and such, click the blue tab at the top of the clipboard named "custom"
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Salute everyone. Many folks have commented that due to this weekend being a holiday they're unable to take part in the memorial. That's my bad. I had thought Saturday would be a safe bet, however didn't even consider those who travel to family to be with family over the Easter weekend, and for that I apologize.
As a result the memorial is going to be postponed until Saturday, April 21st. Times are the same, try to showup between 7 - 7:30 PM (est) to organized, and then the memorial will start at 8pm (est). Location may change and I will announce as soon as I know for sure. The event itself will last (maybe) 20 minutes. I still need volunteers, hopefully this change of date will now bring some in. I ask only for 45 minutes of your time to honor two great men, that could do great things.
Below I re-listed the contact folks, all it takes is a PM, or a post to join.
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Rokit
Still need volunteers!! See something you like contact the Leader by PM.
Formation 1: P51's; Formation Leader: SWkiljoy; Board Name: SWkiljoy
Formation 2: P47's; Formation Leader: SWchef; Board Name: Dragon
Formation 3: Typhoons; Formation Leader: NONE NEED A VOLUNTEER, contact SWrokit
Formation 4: IL-2; Formation Leader: NONE NEED A VOLUNTEER, contact SWrokit
Formation 5: B-26's; Formation Leader: SWtaylor; Board Name: cotaylor
Formation 6: ME262's; Formation Leader: INK; Board Name: INK
Fly Over Base Commander: LTARkilz; Board Name: LTARkilz
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Rokit there is a scenario running through April starting at 2130 est. You might want to make the memorial flight a little earlier.
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That's cool SWrokit , I will be there .
EDIT: SIK1 you posted the same time I did . I'm good at that ever you guy's deside .
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You musta done something wrong cuz we were still in there at that time. Sign in as usual, but when given the choice of ma's ava's sea's and such, click the blue tab at the top of the clipboard named "custom"
i'M dUMB.
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Rokit there is a scenario running through April starting at 2130 est. You might want to make the memorial flight a little earlier.
Dang SIK1 thanks Bro. Winter Sky Scenario, and we're even suppose to be there.
Let's move it back by 1 hour. Showup between 7-7:30 PM......starts at 8PM est.
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Memorial has been set back even further to April 28th due to a few 125th members unable to attend the 21st. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that this rescheduling may have caused. Thank you for your time. Please keep your attention to this post for further info changes and adjustments.
Sorry and Thank you again to all.
<<S>> SWkiljoy
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Thanks Kiljoy :aok
Indeed it has changed to the 28th, a Saturday. Rest reassured the date will not change again (I'll cut positions first :rolleyes:). Still working on a final location and will post as soon as I know for sure.
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Rokit
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Thanks Kiljoy :aok
Indeed it has changed to the 28th, a Saturday. Rest reassured the date will not change again (I'll cut positions first :rolleyes:). Still working on a final location and will post as soon as I know for sure.
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Rokit
Location will be the AvA arena. Many thanks to USRanger :salute
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Rokit
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Anytime my friend. :salute
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(sorry for the bump Skuz)
Just a reminder the Missing Man flying memorial for Mac & GMC will be this Saturday.
Where: AvA, map will be "twinrivr" This map can be viewed from Custom Arenas
Time: Arrive @ 7:30 pm est for organization; Event begins @ 8 pm est; Estimate 15 minutes to complete.
LTARkilz is still very short personnel for the Honor Guard (21 gun salute in Tigers), he also needs goon flyers. (you can reach Kilz by HTC pm, listed under "LTARkilz")
45 minutes of your life to honor 2 great men :aok
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Rokit
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as of right now rokit i have one person on the ground with me Flossy
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CC on that Kilz. I forwarded an email from SEseph to you regarding Honor Guard duty. He may also have 2 others ready and willing to man Tigers.
I think the air is covered now. We just need Tiger and Goon drivers. Close, just need a few more to take the plate.
Feel free to PM me, and I'll point yas to the right person.
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Rokit
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Salute! :salute
I have drafted & sent a Memo to all active DHBG Pilots asking for volunteers to fly the C47's.
I may be able to make it myself and will participate, however I am unable to commit at this point as I am expecting the "Newest" DHBG Recruit my Daughter Viktoria "Vika" to arrive at any moment.
Be there if I am not in the delivery room.
Chrish
C.O. Dickweed Heavy Bomber Group
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That's great Chrish and much appreciated. Congrats on the daughter!
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Salute folks. I guess being in Alaska we were slow in getting BB's back up :huh
Thanks to SWchef (Dragon) I have the map layout for flight path.....
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/SWrokit/ahss6.jpg)
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Rokit
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Salute Chrish!!
Thank you sir.
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Rokit
Still need Tiger and Goon drivers. Come on folks it's a matter of pulling a trigger in the Tiger, and flyin circles droppin troops in the goons, make this right for Mac and GMC.
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I'll be there in a Goon.
Salute
Steely
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Guy's I should be there and will fly what ever you need me too . I think it is really a good thing you are doing here .
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I'll be there in a Goon :salute
Salute
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3 more hours guys lets get as many as possible
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Made a post on HTC's page on Facebook...Hopefully it gets some attention on such a short notice. We could use it :noid
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Gents, there is that event thingy tonight also, like to do both, does the schedule work?
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don't know how many 262 guys there will be :headscratch:
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Gents, there is that event thingy tonight also, like to do both, does the schedule work?
Zoney I scheduled memorial early so as not to conflict with SE.
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don't know how many 262 guys there will be :headscratch:
Agreed if ya need another hair dryer driver let me know.
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pretty sure as of now only Redbull and myself can make it, thats if my sat dont go out :furious
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don't know how many 262 guys there will be :headscratch:
Butcher, get with INK Bro, & thanks.
INK, push comes to shove I've not commited to anything yet. If needed I can up a 262 to fill in (scary thought :O)
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cc that
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There's a big storm over my house and the TV went out, so the family got on netflix (again) and as of the last 4 hours my internet has been (probably) worse than Joeblack's :bhead Im really sorry I couldnt make it but I will literally see you all warping 1k left right and center and visa versa. It took me 10 minutes just to load this webpage to write this message :bhead
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Pm'd Kilz, would be more than happy to help filling the Tigers, I won't be on vox so formation flying would be out, but no problem setting up in a GV for the salute.
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I'm standing By @ A3 in the AvA Arena...........
:salute
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Showup time is 7:30 pm, est.
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I'm going in to enable the requested planes at A3 now & will be disabling them after the memorial. I ask that people don't get clever & hot pad 262s or anything that will interfere with the current weekly setup. :salute
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Dang 8pm I could login on laptop and do gv. :salute LtarMac & GMC31st.
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leaving work, home in 25 minutes, doing my best to make it.
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I would like to thank everyone who helped make this memorial happen. There was a point where I was ready to throw in the towel. But in the end it worked out.
Once I have the film completed by Kiljoy and Kilz copies will be sent to Mac and GMC's families, then I will post it here.
A BIG thanks, and Salute, goes out to AvA staff. They made this happen by customizing the arena to our needs.
Again, thanks to everyone.
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Rokit
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thank you to everyone that showed up.
big SALUTE to the goons only had 5 goons but still was able to make a nice halo.
Tigers great job on getting the fire sequence down.
INK great job on the 262s look awesome
P47s did a wonderful job
26s looked amazing
P51s awesome job at missing man
thanks to the 31st for going out of their way to show up. Cheif good luck with bringing back the 31st
SWrokit outstanding job organizing this event
anyone with films of the memorial please PM SWrokit for an email so he can get it to the people doing the film
Salute everyone
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was Honored to be a part :salute :salute
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On Behalf of The DHBG,
SALUTE SWmac & GMC! :salute
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I have been playing since May of last year, and this is my first post to this forum. The memorial flight was something I stumbled in to but I figured out real quick what was going on. It was indeed a huge honor to participate and it was awesome to behold. Salute and Godspeed to our two fallen brethren.
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Nice Job Winging up BudHeavy
:cheers:
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Glad to be able to be a part of it.
Well done gents.
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-=1st=- N.A.S.T.Y. and 1st NASTY Thunder send regards and condolences to the friends, families, and squadmates of GMC31st and SWMac...
Gone but not forgotten, and two more folks who have lived large and made life a bit better and different for each and every one of us who flew with them, or against them.
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It was a great honour to be there to do my part in the 21-gun salute. I did film the event from my point of view in one of the Tigers and will forward it on if it is of interest. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of AWMac & GMC.... :salute
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It was a great honour to be there to do my part in the 21-gun salute. I did film the event from my point of view in one of the Tigers and will forward it on if it is of interest. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of AWMac & GMC.... :salute
Flossy I will PM you my email addy so you can forward film.
If anyone else filmed PM me.
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Rokit
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Flossy I will PM you my email addy so you can forward film.
If anyone else filmed PM me.
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Rokit
It's on the way, Rokit <S>
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JUG film sent.
<S> to all who participated.
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:salute Gentlemen RIP