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Thank God this post got back on track! Oh wait a minute..... Is that a "T" tailed, swept wing, subsonic, bug suckin, mountain magnet I see on Jerry "fenmonster" Fenwick's avitar?? DUDE!

Ok in all fairness Our illustrious administrator is working C-5's

I'm sure closed, secured is still a judgment call. why QA wrote you up for running #1 with the RH gear door open seems a little anal (a lot actually) even though I always had them closed. I know you could argue with the guy till your blue in the face and he would still come out on top. Secured is such a broad term. It coulda been removed and "secured" in the cargo pit and it would be legal just like Dan says for flying with one removed. If it aint a structural panel it just needs to be out of harms way. (removed or closed) I'm thinking Tiny may be digging through his books as we speak!

Hey Dan I'm just a little curious here but, Would you happen to have a Gran Torino parked in the garage?

Is a Command Chief Master Sergeant or a Senior Enlisted Advisor. was this even more formally known as the 1st Sargeant? been 26 years since for me.

Oh, I see. I'd seen/heard of the Fulton before but never seen that view it. Thanks!

Google MC-130 or fulton recovery some good links to youtube showing it in action (at least one with skip in the driver seat)

Okay, I volunteer!

You can put one of your T1's on static display in my back yard:D

Dan

Sweet! If that happens I'll be right over with lots and lots o beer!

lorencooper, Seems I remember something about Sweeny (or maybe it was someone else) not wanting to hear anything from you. It would be very ill advised if you were to contact him by any other means except here. And if you cant roll with the punches..... C-YA!

All Talon I's should be painted back to black and green and placed on display such a long history to each one to just be forgotten.

You got my vote on that one for sure!

Talons didn't have room for such luxurious amenities! I used to hang my hammock above the ramp and door. comfy and cool! ( sometimes down right cold! )

Looks good!

I think most of us would prefer the former rather than latter.

Since I am Lacking in the wealth dept........

Hmmm seems I have heard some women call pilots throttle creeps!

Welcome! I would fall under the BS category for sure! Please feel free spread some more wealth and BS. we like it all.

Did the regular radome MC have buffer boards? Just curious.

So I'm bored outta my gord here tonight and I see that Casey is the current top poster at 539. followed by Dan Wilson at 507 and Bob Daley falling behind at 499. (Bob and Casey had been running neck and neck for some time) This is as of 0542 MST. I know, totally useless info but, I'm bored!

Old talon 1 FE, Your right and I did not notice that on the print. However like Skip says the variations are many and Casey has to call it good somewhere. My Print is supposed to represent 64-0523 with the 7th in the early 80's the 7th birds got UARRSI in that time frame. I think they all had it by the time I left in 83. The last picture Casey posted is one of the 7th planes also. 64-0523, 0555, 0561 or 0566. thats Doug Mussard standing at the nose. Would like to see the white bellied pic also if ya got one.

Cheers! John

SWEET thank you!

It is perfect, everyone nailed it on the details (and pepper!) wonderful job Casey.

Geez you are getting Picky! I would like mine to say BLACKBIRDS also

MC-130E

COMBAT TALON 1

BLACKBIRDS

I actually like the patches also. Hey Skip didn't we also sport the USAFE patch with the 7th in Germany? maybe that was just us knuckle draggers. Great link by RClark.

Hey Skip, you still have your Landshark T shirt? And Plaprad can you get an updated picture of my old bird posted?

Hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and an outstanding New Year! God Bless all, and a safe return to all that are still away from home!

John and Janeice

Not wanting to offend anyone currently serving but, Black and Green on the war machine was the only cool paint job I have ever seen on the Talons. Thats the way I want mine please. Also no beacon on the vertical stab, and the bars and stars were darkened as was all the insignia. Looks awesome Casey. I'll send you my address. Thanks.

John

Just in time for the holidays! Glad you got that taken care of Tiny. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Those same flight attendants are still working for united!