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/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:06:47 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Somebody once defined helicopter flying as "Hours and hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror." You could define helicopter *combat* flying as "A couple of minutes of aggravation, agitation and autogyration punctuated by a whole bunch of cussing -- before, during and after the impact." Heh. V29 demonstrating the proper blend of nonchalance, insouciance and "Send me in *again*, Coach" attitude. I taught him well... Go for it!... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:37:12 -0600 Did I pass? "Wait'll you hear the TINS on this one!" http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54765 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54765 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 08:54:55 -0600 Can I get my license now? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54764 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54764 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 08:53:40 -0600 "But it's only a FLESH WOUND! Come back here and fight like a MAN, you ninny!" http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54760 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54760 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 08:12:14 -0600 *Did I pass Basic Hovering Chief?? * Maintainence Technician 1st Class Mohammad Ajmal proudly poses in front of the Afghan National Army's AKBAR 1. "With equipment like this we will soon have the Taliban begging for mercy...Inshallah" http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54751 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54751 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:29:17 -0600 And you thought traffic was bad in LA. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54737 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54737 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 14:51:32 -0600 'The record for low flight can't be beaten, only tied' and I just wanted to see for myself if he was right."]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54734 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54734 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:58:27 -0600 "..and since yer asking, 'Hell yeah I meant to do it like that'." http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54732 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54732 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:44:06 -0600 For Sale: A classic from the Golden Age of rotary-wing aviation, complete with simulated* battle damage** and Southeast Asian-style weathered finish! This beauty will be a sure-fire hit*** with the antique-lovers**** in the AirShow crowd!! *needs some work on the power train and minor sheet-metal replacement. **may contain live ordnance. ***tail boom and accessories (i.e., synch elevator, tail rotor, gearboxes, avionics and electrical compartment) sold separately. ****pilot figure not included. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54731 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54731 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:43:24 -0600 ... and I remained seated until the aircraft came to a complete halt. Cheers http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54728 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54728 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:27:18 -0600 "Of course I can fix it!" http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54723 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54723 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:17:42 -0600 Beans + Cabbage + Beer = 'slight cosmetic imperfections' http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54722 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54722 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:17:28 -0600 The results of an OSL in a hot LZ made on the PDQ. (OSL- One skid landing) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54721 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54721 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:08:48 -0600 I swear it wasn't me...it was like that when I found it!!!!! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54717 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54717 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:04:36 -0600 Tuttle - How many times do I hafta tell you knuckleheads? NO BUZZING OVER THE MOAT! Moat Beastie sez: FEE-FI-FO-FUM - Hubert's Trans Juice Tasty! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54716 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54716 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:55:42 -0600 No sir, I did not take that bird on an unauthorized combat mission, that's just a good Friday night on the town. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54715 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54715 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:38:03 -0600 to this.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54713 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54713 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:46:27 -0600 I know I'm a little late but... "Dammit! I told you never to push that button!" closely follwoed by... "Who the hell let Kerry in the cockpit!" http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54711 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54711 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:44:00 -0600 This is me, with "Double Nuts", before we began the Phase "D" Pre-Post Cruise inspection. We gave the Infantry riders a couple cases of beer, and they removed the panels for us. Nice Guys! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54710 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54710 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:22:35 -0600 The end result of Tuttle's infamous words of "Ya'll Watch this...." http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54709 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54709 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:21:05 -0600 Not a caption, but is anyone else getting a Ferris Bueller standing in front of Cameron's dad's Ferrari feel on this one? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54708 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54708 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:15:38 -0600 1. Why no Sir, i was just disguising it as an Iraqi model. 2. Tuttle's new mechanic ponders the tactical value of the ‘Tuttle - The Other Left’ manoeuvre. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54707 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54707 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:51:29 -0600 Last time I let Tuttle take my bird out. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54706 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54706 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:30:00 -0600 I was practicing hiding a bird in a bush. Then I had to do a little tree trimming to make it fit. One thing led to another. You know they just don’t make them like they use to. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54705 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54705 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:17:39 -0600 dont worry chief, that will buff right out. :D http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54704 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54704 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:56:20 -0600 "(Logbook Entry) FLT #1 -- Aircraft rolled over during preflight." http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54701 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/caption_contest_1.html#comment-54701 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:07:20 -0600