We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:31:06 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Actually, they do. You just have to know how to listen. In this case, what you would learn would go a long way in getting you to understand and appreciate the Golden Age of aviation. From Scott Crossfield's blazing ascents into near-space to the Scram Jet's blistering run across the Pacific at 7,000 MPH+, "Balls 8" was, at one time or another, at the center of the known universe for thousands of scientists, engineers, pilots and maintainers. Her "passing" is indeed a milestone and she will be missed. It hasn't been a good year for these winged icons...the last of... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:37:27 -0600 The NASA "Vomit Comet" appeared two weeks ago at the Pima Air & Space Museum here in Tucson, where it'll have an honored (if somewhat dusty) home close to NASA's older NB-52A, #0003, which also launched the X-15. I saw it just after they towed it over to the Museum, and man, is that an immaculate airplane.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html#comment-10665 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html#comment-10665 Thu, 23 Dec 2004 23:00:06 -0600 This is an example why I enjoy reading the posts in this blog. It is good to see someone who loves aircraft the same way I do. I worked on AWACS and JSTARS in the Air Force and now test and fly (the back end systems) JSTARS for a DoD contractor. They do talk. You learn what they have to say and what they need over time. There's something special about aviation. Its history is exciting and full of great stories. Thanks for bringing some of it to us. Keep up the good work. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html#comment-10575 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2004/12/if_airplanes_could_talk.html#comment-10575 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 20:30:29 -0600