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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2020, 13:04
Replies: 11
Views: 4,241
Posted By MajorMadMax

https://theaviationist.com/2020/01/05/somali-terro...

https://theaviationist.com/2020/01/05/somali-terrorist-group-attacks-manda-bay-airfield-kenya-destroying-u-s-shadowy-surveillance-aircraft/
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2009, 16:35
Replies: 46
Views: 7,586
Posted By MajorMadMax

Spent three years at SHAPE, and tried to get down...

Spent three years at SHAPE, and tried to get down to the Somme as much as possible (but you can never spend enough time in such a historically-rich area). I am glad I had the opportunity to take my...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2008, 02:18
Replies: 240
Views: 43,900
Posted By MajorMadMax

A couple of YouTube videos on the subject... ...

A couple of YouTube videos on the subject...

Vid 1 (http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=_p-_jiezeL8&sdig=1) Vid 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8nCbvmKpTE&NR=1)

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2007, 05:58
Replies: 28
Views: 5,616
Posted By MajorMadMax

Look at Bagram...you could almost read the tail...

Look at Bagram...you could almost read the tail numbers off the jets! :eek:

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2006, 15:24
Replies: 157
Views: 21,929
Posted By MajorMadMax

Pikey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikey)...

Pikey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikey) (courtesy of Wikipedia)

And I saw Snatch'd (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/) as well! :}

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 11:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,957
Posted By MajorMadMax

That is correct, but one wonders if he will show....

That is correct, but one wonders if he will show. Considering the "recognition" it will get him, it may be better to pass on it rather than solidify a reputation (:{) that will follow him for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2006, 16:49
Replies: 22
Views: 4,957
Posted By MajorMadMax

I know Maj "T", he's a good dude but he did make...

I know Maj "T", he's a good dude but he did make a fatal error in sending an email response which is considered "official correspondence" in the USAF.

I also know the aftermath of this email...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2006, 20:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,001
Posted By MajorMadMax

GreenKnight I think you meant Defense...

GreenKnight

I think you meant Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (http://www.drms.dla.mil/)...



At the base level, it was always known as the Reutilization and Marketing Office...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2006, 00:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By MajorMadMax

Try this...

Try this (http://www.virtualbartender.beer.com/VB1/) instead, she'll even pour you a pint!
Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2006, 14:23
Replies: 61
Views: 8,072
Posted By MajorMadMax

Just a little trivia, but they are only 'AFBs' if...

Just a little trivia, but they are only 'AFBs' if they are in the US, outside of the US they are simply 'ABs' (e.g. Ramstein, Bagram, etc); except of course in the UK...

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2006, 12:53
Replies: 61
Views: 8,072
Posted By MajorMadMax

OK, this one has always bothered me...when did...

OK, this one has always bothered me...when did the names change from "RAF Station Blah-blah" to just "RAF Blah-blah?" Use the latter and people just look at you weird, but is it not more correct?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2006, 17:25
Replies: 51
Views: 8,169
Posted By MajorMadMax

Looks like the US Army is getting into the video...

Looks like the US Army is getting into the video game...
Lazy in Ramari (http://www.chairforce.com/easy-chair/videos-music/pages/lazy-in-ramadi.htm)
(Based on Chronicles of Narnia...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 12:18
Replies: 270
Views: 38,161
Posted By MajorMadMax

Those are actual US soldiers in the commercial,...

Those are actual US soldiers in the commercial, but you will notice their uniforms were devoid of any insignia. The commercial was shown during the 2005 Super Bowl, and was ranked as the best ad...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 18:26
Replies: 39
Views: 4,822
Posted By MajorMadMax

The US has pretty much been in a state of war...

The US has pretty much been in a state of war since the events of 9/11, first in Afghanistan and later in Iraq (plus a few other places). Whether you think there is a connection or not, anyone who...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 17:21
Replies: 39
Views: 4,822
Posted By MajorMadMax

For one, he didn't enlist, he is a commissioned...

For one, he didn't enlist, he is a commissioned officer. And as he is only a lieutenant, he has less than four years of active duty, meaning he joined after 9/11/2001. As such, he should have had a...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2006, 13:10
Replies: 70
Views: 8,026
Posted By MajorMadMax

Just to toss some gas/petrol into this fire, here...

Just to toss some gas/petrol into this fire, here is the US Uniformed Code of Military Justice article on desertion:



So as you can see the US already has a provision for a punishment of death...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2006, 18:11
Replies: 30
Views: 4,066
Posted By MajorMadMax

Second the cufflinks suggestion, he can wear them...

Second the cufflinks suggestion, he can wear them with his mess dress uniform and remember you everytime he goes to a dining-in, etc.

However, some new officers are more timid when it comes to...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2006, 04:39
Replies: 82
Views: 12,476
Posted By MajorMadMax

Pics, my friend, where are the pics?? ...

Pics, my friend, where are the pics??

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2006, 12:08
Replies: 24
Views: 3,158
Posted By MajorMadMax

Actually, it looks quite easy if you can get the...

Actually, it looks quite easy if you can get the enemy to tightly gaggle all his tanks in one location like in the graphic! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2006, 14:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By MajorMadMax

The end of Feb, although I don't officially...

The end of Feb, although I don't officially "retire" until 31 Mar. I've got a civvie job lined up in the same organization where I am working now, just in a different office. Leave work on Friday...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2006, 13:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By MajorMadMax

By the way, happy birthday on Wednesday! We...

By the way, happy birthday on Wednesday! We share the same birth date, but I was born 20 years before ya! :}

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2006, 13:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By MajorMadMax

twztdfmgtr You do realize that this is...

twztdfmgtr

You do realize that this is primarily a British military aviation forum, don't you? Try the website Gainesy recommended for USN/USMC flying opportunities, or BaseOps...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2005, 03:53
Replies: 103
Views: 16,752
Posted By MajorMadMax

Teetering... Here ya go! ...

Teetering...

Here ya go!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/209Sqn.jpg


Cheers! M2
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2005, 12:35
Replies: 23
Views: 5,554
Posted By MajorMadMax

Actually, I later found the web site...

Actually, I later found the web site (http://www.heritageaviation.com/colourscheme/colourschemeframes.htm) for this a/c. And concerning his decision to paint like that, the first thing the owner...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2005, 11:38
Replies: 23
Views: 5,554
Posted By MajorMadMax

Can anyone tell me the story behind this?? ...

Can anyone tell me the story behind this??

http://www.flygplan.info/images/Hawker%20Hunter%20F_58A.jpg

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2005, 17:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,840
Posted By MajorMadMax

Yes, the paranoia over BSE is rampant here...I am...

Yes, the paranoia over BSE is rampant here...I am not allowed to give blood as I was stationed in the UK for three years in the early Eighties. Apparantly the fact that I have given over three...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2005, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,783
Posted By MajorMadMax

Ham! Howdy! Yep, I am back in the Alamo...

Ham!

Howdy! Yep, I am back in the Alamo city and am moving over to civvie street in April. Drop me a PM when you get a chance.

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2005, 18:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,783
Posted By MajorMadMax

Jeremy Clarkson shot at in Iraq

http://cars.msn.co.uk/pidl/100739657/clarkson_1441.jpg
Jeremy Clarkson was shot at four times in one day on Sunday, and the camp where he was staying came under mortar-fire, while he travels on a...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2005, 12:41
Replies: 61
Views: 18,933
Posted By MajorMadMax

Here's another pic of the same manuever... ...

Here's another pic of the same manuever...

http://tinypic.com/ei8k14.jpg

A KC-135 pilot stated that...



A BUFF driver from Barksdale adds...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2005, 12:43
Replies: 334
Views: 50,820
Posted By MajorMadMax

Two chicks at the same time! :ok: Cheers! ...

Two chicks at the same time! :ok:

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2005, 12:44
Replies: 334
Views: 50,820
Posted By MajorMadMax

Since you asked... It is because I haven't...

Since you asked...

It is because I haven't always been a major (it only seems that way). I used to be Capt M2, but despite my best efforts I was promoted. The 'M2' portion has two origins...the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2005, 12:22
Replies: 334
Views: 50,820
Posted By MajorMadMax

Argus Thanks, maybe I should go out more;...

Argus

Thanks, maybe I should go out more; but if that means being inflicted, maybe I shouldn't...:}

And if we are quoting rank charts, maybe we should look at the one from the official US Army...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2005, 12:37
Replies: 15
Views: 13,663
Posted By MajorMadMax

From Wikipedia...

From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_slip)...



My knowledge of the term 'pink slip' goes back to the days of drag racing, where the registration (and therefor ownership) of cars...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2005, 12:17
Replies: 334
Views: 50,820
Posted By MajorMadMax

Wow, I didn't even know Austria had a Navy! :} ...

Wow, I didn't even know Austria had a Navy! :}

Cheers! M2
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2005, 17:56
Replies: 61
Views: 18,933
Posted By MajorMadMax

There is a retired BUFF EWO where I work, I...

There is a retired BUFF EWO where I work, I emailed the pic to him (pic only, no comments) and asked if he had any info. Here is his reply:



He had no reason to BS me, nor has he ever done so...
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