Joe, I'm ex-Navy myself too. I appreciate seeing the gear get used after it
is surplused.

Here's a neat link:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...31&q=f14&hl=en

I also have a Navy issue sea anchor, anchor windless, Pea Coat, Foul
Weather Gear, Chelsea Chronometer, Compass Binnacle, Case Bos'n chair
and knife, and a mint in the box Navy issue Colt 1911 pistol never
fired. If it's good enough for the US Navy, then it's good enough for
me.

Here is another
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_5Go...elated&search=

Do you think the tomcats will be on the Govt surplus auction sites?
I bet John Travolta will buy one, he has a nice collection of planes.

Joe