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Eisboch wrote:
No, I haven't been on board yet. They do allow it, but only in limited areas. I hope you get the opportunity. It's very cool, an eye opening experience, and one that will bring you closer. One of the high points of my life was when my father stood in the engine room of our ship as we stood out to sea (only for a brief training exercise) and rang up full speed. ... As to what he does, I'd rather not say, mainly because I am not 100 percent sure. I know he is attached to an air squadron that flies mini versions of an AWAC type airplane. One of these, I bet http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/e-2.htm These are old planes, like the F-14... but also like the F-14 there is nothing in the world to match them. I don't think there is much public appreciation for the strategic "ace in the hole" the U.S. has in our carrier battle groups. A single carrier has more air power than most nations' entire air force. And that air power can be projected several hundred miles inland. It's expensive, but worth it IMHO. Fair Skies Doug King |
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DSK wrote:
One of these, I bet http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/e-2.htm That's the one. VAW 126 Unbelievable capabilities. Eisboch |
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