I got to sit in an active duty F-14 once and then crawl all the way up into one of the engine exhausts and all the way back to the engine itself (on a decom'd plane of course). Full flight line, orientation, suit etc. Then we got an end of runway show at 20' directly overhead. Blew my hat into the ocean, both ears and the video mic out. Then they did it 10 more times just to be fvckwads. Then 9/11 happened and those privilege's are gone forever unless you know some serious brass.

I know a little bit from my sled buddies and what I've read on line, but am no expert. Just lucky to get that once in a lifetime experience. F-14's will always be my favorite plane. Those things are FUCKIN' HUGE. The end.


Edited by NickD90 (09/10/20 10:08 PM)
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