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Ferry Flight Pic Of The Day

One of the great things about being a ferry pilot is having the opportunity to fly many different types of aircraft.  Below is a photo of the first jet I ever got to fly, the Phenom 100.  I was Marcio’s co-pilot on this trip but seeing I more air to air and formation flying experience I was at the controls during most of the first day’s filming in Australia with the camera ship.  I would say having someone give me the keys to a 4 million dollar jet and telling me to “Just show off and have fun.” was a pretty good day.  My job doesn’t always suck.

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Shifty Powers. Soldier. Hero.

From Charles Yeager, Major General, USAF Retired.

Think of the media circus, and all the things that are said of Hollywood “celebrities” when they die. This hero died with barely anyone’s notice. No Comment required  ”Shifty” By Chuck Yeager

Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy

Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st

Airborne Infantry. If you’ve seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the

History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10

episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them.

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Know of anyone with an MOH and 4 Navy Crosses?

Well, you will in a minute.

I know, you’re saying it has to be a Marine, right?

Uh, no.

A submarine skipper.

The alternate title could be “if you’re name is Fluckey, you’d better be good”.  Well, Eugene Fluckey was very good and the story of his sub, the USS Barb is one for the history books.  It is the only submarine that I know of that sunk a train.

He’s definitely someone you should know.

Here’s the story (as sent to my by a friend):

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HT/ BLACKFIVE

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The Woods

Sorry for the lack of posts lately but it’s autumn in Wisconsin and for me that means spending every minute I can spare, and some I can’t, prowling the deep woods in search of the wiley White Tail Deer.  It’s difficult to explain deer hunting to non-hunters. The magic of being in the woods as the rising sun paints the trees in colors too amazing to describe with the deafening silence ringing in your ears is something that needs to be experienced to understand.  But as much as I love being in the woods for it’s own sake there is nothing like seeing a big buck appear out of nowhere and start heading your way.  Your pounding heart makes the sights of the bow vibrate as you pull back, looking for a clear shot between the trees and brush.  Taking the shot is an adrenaline rush that makes flying and skydiving seem tame.  So far this has been a great season.  I took this ten point buck just before dark in the pouring rain last week.  It was a good day.