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Good By Tomcats
I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would
glow cherry red coming in. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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But, it doesn't taste as good....
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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Capt. JG wrote: But, it doesn't taste as good.... No doubt...but I bet the buzz is better, and no hang over. You talked about the blackbird glowing red, seems the expansion joints in the fuel tanks were so loose that she had to get very hot before it stopped leaking fuel. Infact the SR leaked so much fuel on the runway they had to be re-fueled right after takeoff. Did you know you can float a steel paperclip in water? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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Sure... water tension I guess.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: But, it doesn't taste as good.... No doubt...but I bet the buzz is better, and no hang over. You talked about the blackbird glowing red, seems the expansion joints in the fuel tanks were so loose that she had to get very hot before it stopped leaking fuel. Infact the SR leaked so much fuel on the runway they had to be re-fueled right after takeoff. Did you know you can float a steel paperclip in water? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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Good By Tomcats
Capt. JG wrote: Sure... water tension I guess. Indeed.. I'm developing an anti tension device that will suck my boat thru a hole in the water created ahead of the bow. I'm calling it the Ellendrive. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: But, it doesn't taste as good.... No doubt...but I bet the buzz is better, and no hang over. You talked about the blackbird glowing red, seems the expansion joints in the fuel tanks were so loose that she had to get very hot before it stopped leaking fuel. Infact the SR leaked so much fuel on the runway they had to be re-fueled right after takeoff. Did you know you can float a steel paperclip in water? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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Good By Tomcats
Joe wrote:
Capt. JG wrote: Sure... water tension I guess. Indeed.. I'm developing an anti tension device that will suck my boat thru a hole in the water created ahead of the bow. I'm calling it the Ellendrive. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: But, it doesn't taste as good.... No doubt...but I bet the buzz is better, and no hang over. You talked about the blackbird glowing red, seems the expansion joints in the fuel tanks were so loose that she had to get very hot before it stopped leaking fuel. Infact the SR leaked so much fuel on the runway they had to be re-fueled right after takeoff. Did you know you can float a steel paperclip in water? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe You gonna tie her to the bowsprit? |
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That might work. I heard she can suck a golf ball through a garden hose or
the chrome off a bumper. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message ps.com... Capt. JG wrote: Sure... water tension I guess. Indeed.. I'm developing an anti tension device that will suck my boat thru a hole in the water created ahead of the bow. I'm calling it the Ellendrive. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: But, it doesn't taste as good.... No doubt...but I bet the buzz is better, and no hang over. You talked about the blackbird glowing red, seems the expansion joints in the fuel tanks were so loose that she had to get very hot before it stopped leaking fuel. Infact the SR leaked so much fuel on the runway they had to be re-fueled right after takeoff. Did you know you can float a steel paperclip in water? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... Capt. JG wrote: I used to watch the SR-71s land/take off east of Sac. At night they would glow cherry red coming in. Did you klnow the fuel for the SR was more expensive than makers mark wiskey? Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... They were one hell of a plane. Many times at sea I've seen them just above the deck like two balls of fire on a stick. My ship often sailed alone behind the fleet, we had a fast attack sub escort at times, but you rarely saw them. It was always something to see when the Tomcats would come check up on us Had two scare the living **** out of me once in the Gulf...they made a practice attack on me from behind and about blew out the wheelhouse windows...No **** I almost had a heat attack as they passed on each side at wheelhouse level. I had no clue they were in the area. You can not imagine the BOOM! Well maybe you can..check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXK1M...elated&search= Today the Navy retired them..No more on our ships. Tom Cruise will be crushed! Maybe he can buy a surplus one for his collection. Super Hornets are in ... Joe |
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