Veteran’s Day
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,079
Likes: 315
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
My father flew The Hump in WWII, but rarely talked about it. He certainly never expected recognition...it was just something that needed to be done.
I am a Viet Nam era vet, but never served in SE Asia. I did my job to the best of my ability. I never expected recognition...and certainly never received it...at the time. Due to the disgusting attitude of a rather large part of the public toward service men and women back then, I was just glad to get out. I am not bitter, but I managed to convince both my sons not to enlist. Be that as it may.
I am glad to see our service men and women today finally receiving sincere recognition for their service. The real heroes are the casualties, especially the ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
I am a Viet Nam era vet, but never served in SE Asia. I did my job to the best of my ability. I never expected recognition...and certainly never received it...at the time. Due to the disgusting attitude of a rather large part of the public toward service men and women back then, I was just glad to get out. I am not bitter, but I managed to convince both my sons not to enlist. Be that as it may.
I am glad to see our service men and women today finally receiving sincere recognition for their service. The real heroes are the casualties, especially the ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,070
Likes: 5
From: N.Richland Hills Texas
Still serving, I am currently deployed to Afghanistan till June. I read the forum everyday when I get time. It is my stress reliever. Thanks all for the posts
Cant wait to get home, I'm planning on getting a new top and maybe new sweet thunder Stainless side pipes, I wish I could hear how they sound, I've looked on YouTube but no luck, so if anyone out there on the CF has sweet thunder send me a sound bite or video clip. Thanks
Cant wait to get home, I'm planning on getting a new top and maybe new sweet thunder Stainless side pipes, I wish I could hear how they sound, I've looked on YouTube but no luck, so if anyone out there on the CF has sweet thunder send me a sound bite or video clip. Thanks
Pro
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 625
Likes: 119
From: Denver CO
Not very fast by today's standards (about 130 knots), but big and graceful and a buttload of fun going to air shows.
Racer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 294
Likes: 1
From: Panama City Beach Florida
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