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Permanut

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1. R.I.P. to two heros..

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Oct 22, 2024, 12:10 PM

Oct 2024

Navy vet here; watched hundreds of takeoffs and landings by the Navy pilots as they left and returned from the flight decks of the carriers in the '60's.

Watched them from the deck of a tin can following a mile behind the carriers. We were there to rescue the pilots if the plane failed in landing or takeoff.

We never had to pick one up. Incredible, amazing flyers.

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