I recall diverting to Nellis after the inner pane of the co-pilots side window went with a bang. We were en-route to Salt Lake City when it happened and, like a true trucker, suggested that a warmer climate would be more conducive for the window sealant to cure after replacement. It took a few days to receive the new window panel, however, on the day of our departure, I witnessed the whole of the USAF flying display team plough into the dessert floor, i.e. the airfield, and we spent a further couple of days in Vegas. As I recall, we then set off for Barksdale to join the remainder of the Red Flag slop pattern where we became redirected to go back to Nellis. I recall my being away for about two-weeks bouncing back and forth between Nellis and Gander.
Happy daze!
TCF