tag:www.thedonovan.com,2012://1/tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362- 2012-03-24T15:13:08Z 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 2003-2010 Movable Type 4.12 tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362 2009-09-30T07:00:43Z 2009-09-30T06:31:45Z

...for posting a Whatziss that's absolutely *no* challenge to you guys. But, I do it because I figure all y'all deserve a break from trying to guess what arcane piece of dumpster bait get the exact nomenclature of John's latest toy from underneath the bench seat in the southwest corner of the Regimental Sar'nt-Major's bunker during the Siege of Mafeking. However, this is not one of those times.Those of you who don't really have a life will should get this one right off the bat -- And, as always, I provide *context*!Now, the second one isn't really a Whatziss, but...

Bill http://www.thedonovan.com guess what arcane piece of dumpster bait get the exact nomenclature of John's latest toy from underneath the bench seat in the southwest corner of the Regimental Sar'nt-Major's bunker during the Siege of Mafeking.

However, this is not one of those times.

Those of you who don't really have a life will should get this one right off the bat --



And, as always, I provide *context*!

Now, the second one isn't really a Whatziss, but a Whoziss. Some background briefing: One of the more onerous tasks I have is being torn away from my normal duties and coerced into providing a visiting VIP -- civilian or military -- with an orientation flight in the sim, either the B-206 or the Huey (II), and providing them with a hands-on demonstration of how absurdly *easy* it is to learn how to fly a helicopter *if* you have an absolutely superb a decent instructor.

And how astoundingly *hard* it is to hover, despite having one of the world's premier your pick of some pretty good instructors.

And, as always, I provide *context*!



That pic was taken *after* the flight, as you can see by the looks of profound relief they display.

*koff*

And neither one grabbed my leg in terror.

Darn it...

]]> tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93884 J.M. Heinrichs
Cheers
]]> 2009-10-01T21:06:00Z 2009-10-01T21:06:00Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93865 Grumpy 2009-10-01T16:15:25Z 2009-10-01T16:15:25Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93848 BillT http://www.thedonovan.com ]]> 2009-10-01T08:39:12Z 2009-10-01T08:39:12Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93846 Grumpy
I would agree, in an *aircraft maintenance area*, proper attire should be worn. Problem, I saw nothing to suggest that actual aircraft maintenance was being done. If such activity was the center one's *only* attention, then I can see how you would draw such a conclusion. "I'm sure Bill had that exact thought in mind." It appears to me, Bill was extremely focused on *context*.]]> 2009-10-01T03:50:13Z 2009-10-01T03:50:13Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93845 Argent http://www.gaymilitarylife.com
The second looks like 2 tactical distraction devices.
]]> 2009-10-01T02:10:19Z 2009-10-01T02:10:19Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93843 Fishmugger
In an aircraft maintenance area proper attire should be worn at all times to prevent exposure to chemicals and other hazards. A bare or naked mid-rift is a ground safety violation...cute..but something is definitely being violated here. Someone should read her a regulation or two. I'm sure Bill had that exact thought in mind.]]> 2009-09-30T23:44:17Z 2009-09-30T23:44:17Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93840 Grumpy
@Fishmugger, I agree the "Whatziss" is probably a mounting pod for a camera. Maybe you could enlighten me, what would be the ground safety violation?
]]> 2009-09-30T21:08:06Z 2009-09-30T21:08:06Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93836 Mike L http://boboiub ]]> 2009-09-30T16:04:55Z 2009-09-30T16:04:55Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93832 Slinky 2009-09-30T15:47:41Z 2009-09-30T15:47:41Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93830 fdcol63 2009-09-30T15:01:43Z 2009-09-30T15:01:43Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93829 BillT http://www.thedonovan.com They look like the USO girls from the Trump ceremony. If they are,

Nope.

What happened to the blonde?

She's the next clue.

Hey, c'mon, there's *always* a blonde...

]]> 2009-09-30T14:48:05Z 2009-09-30T14:48:05Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93827 Boquisucio GingerKids, even if they are sporting strategically placed green stars... Are they good luck in the Good Ship Hubert?


]]> 2009-09-30T13:32:40Z 2009-09-30T13:32:40Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93826 John of Argghhh! http://www.thedonovan.com
ha-RUMPH!

And I have *never* used anything from the Siege of Mafeking  (Okay, I read the post before I finished the comment).

Yet.]]> 2009-09-30T12:30:03Z 2009-09-30T12:30:03Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93825 Pogue http://airpogue.blogspot.com/ ]]> 2009-09-30T12:10:37Z 2009-09-30T12:10:37Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93824 Fishmugger
I'm not sure what the second picture is of as my eyes keep going out of focus from staring too hard. The shirt would be a ground safety violation but who's going to tell her. They look like the USO girls from the Trump ceremony. If they are, I was smooched by the Redhead...and lived to tell about it. What happened to the blonde??]]> 2009-09-30T11:50:14Z 2009-09-30T11:50:14Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93823 BillT http://www.thedonovan.com context, right, right, right!

Sorry -- got the Hi-Rez Context right here...
]]> 2009-09-30T09:58:41Z 2009-09-30T09:58:41Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2009://1.11362-comment:93822 Grumpy 2009-09-30T08:17:36Z 2009-09-30T08:17:36Z