airdvr 197 #1 August 6, 2007 I'm lovin' this show. The CG graphis are awesome!Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #2 August 6, 2007 yes....great show. also, i like the episode about the P-47, my dad was a mechanic on this plane in WWII. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #3 August 7, 2007 Quote I'm lovin' this show. The CG graphis are awesome! Yeah I caught a couple of these. One of them was the one where the pilot gets"lost " over N Korea in his jet and struggles to fight of about 9 migs and he was low on fuel. I was blown away by the cgi. I honestly thought it was real until I wondered how they got the high altitude static camera..... www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 August 7, 2007 I've not watched it in a while, but my favorite is the story of the lone F-8 Crusader pilot up against, was it four MIG-17s? Turning Gs so hard, all his guns jam, so he has to outfly them into intimidation. Wow. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #5 August 7, 2007 Almost as impressive as the feats of Randall "Duke" Cunningham. That man had more than a RIO on his side. Check out the one on "Boots" Blesse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #6 August 8, 2007 Yes! Great documentary. My dad called me on Sunday to watch the segment about the rammings by the Luftwaffe on April 7, 1945. He witnessed 2 of the rammings as a B-17 crewman with the 452nd BG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #7 August 8, 2007 Quote Almost as impressive as the feats of Randall "Duke" Cunningham. Quote Ah, Duke, what a callsign to have! But, I favor Air Force aces, and Steve Ritchie presented my graduating NCO Academy class our diplomas and regaled us with his exploits. Neat to sit within 5 feet of this guy, while he used his hands showing how he manuevered against a Mig-21. effin neat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 August 8, 2007 Steve Ritchie is another man amongst mere mortals.I bet the NVA pilots and Russian advisors were well aware of him and probably were shitting in their flight suits thinking about him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 August 8, 2007 There was another Pilot and I am trying to recall his name, but he flew an F105G Wild Weasel. The guy was so fucking good that he scored more SAM kills than any squadron, let alone single pilot. to come in purposely trolling for SAMs, with inferior electronics, crappy SHRIKE missiles, and yet prevail while having the sky filled with lead like mosquitos in Minnesota is truly remarkable. 700kts on the deck and closing fast had to strike fear into the hearts of anyone witnessing it. He made most of his kills using "dumb" MK82 snakeyes. I may be wrong but I think he was KIA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 August 8, 2007 I hope they do the one about the WWII pilot who was the only pilot left on his carrier, when the Japs were spotted closing in on the carrier strike force, while severly wounded he climbed into his plane took off and shot down all the planes he could until his ammo ran out, then proceeded to ram the enemy. He was all alone, and yet was able to turn away and entire Japanese air strike of many many planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #11 August 8, 2007 Are you thinking of Colonel Leo K. Thorsness? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 August 8, 2007 It might be, I think that is him. RIP He also perfected the "death roll" where the plane starts rolling in a fairly wide barrel roll while closing so that the SAM could not correct and strike its target. ETA: was confusing Thorsness with the other Pilot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #13 August 8, 2007 QuoteIt might be, I think that is him. If I recall he was killed Quote I don't think he was killed... i googled it......says he's still kickin. Maybe there's someone else that performed the deeds you mentioned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eman 0 #14 August 8, 2007 I missed that show ! My Dad flew P-47's !! Gotta catch a re-run ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TypicalFish 0 #15 August 8, 2007 I caught one about the Sabre pilot who flew INTO battle with one of his drop tanks still hanging on his wing... UNREAL."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #16 August 8, 2007 QuoteAre you thinking of Colonel Leo K. Thorsness? He was also one hell of a THUD driver. I caught his story several times on the history channel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #17 August 8, 2007 If you get the chance, check out Capt. Bob Pardo... I think there's a book out there. "Pardo's Push" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
eman 0 #14 August 8, 2007 I missed that show ! My Dad flew P-47's !! Gotta catch a re-run ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #15 August 8, 2007 I caught one about the Sabre pilot who flew INTO battle with one of his drop tanks still hanging on his wing... UNREAL."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 August 8, 2007 QuoteAre you thinking of Colonel Leo K. Thorsness? He was also one hell of a THUD driver. I caught his story several times on the history channel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #17 August 8, 2007 If you get the chance, check out Capt. Bob Pardo... I think there's a book out there. "Pardo's Push" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites