She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
Jim Mattison
- Wednesday 29 August 2012 00:38
She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
Jim Mattison
- Wednesday 29 August 2012 00:38
She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
Jim Mattison
- Wednesday 29 August 2012 00:38
She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
Jim Mattison
- Wednesday 29 August 2012 00:38
She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
Jim Mattison
- Wednesday 29 August 2012 00:38
She was repainted in 48th colors and dedicated to Gen Jimmy Jumper. Col Joe Rogers was instrumental in securing 0086 for our museum. He was an important member of our museum before he passed away. I was told that both Gen Jumper and Col Rogers both flew for the 48th; therefore the museum felt justified in doing the 48th paint scheme. I personally would have preferred it if she had stayed in Red Bull colors. Perhaps, one day I can talk the museum into repainting her in her true colors.
E.Drake Osmun
- Tuesday 28 August 2012 14:39
When I joined the 5thFIS in August 1971, an E3 MA1 specialist fresh out of Lowry, I remember 237 as one of the birds requiring regular MA1 service. Colonel Sandstrom often was the next to test-fly her, flying aggressively enough to sometimes wreak havoc with the stabile table gyro, located in the nose wheel well, a torturous repair location for all but the tiniest airman.
When we deployed on a TDY to Tyndall AFB in 1972, 237 was part of our team, and flew well. I think the Spitten Kittens surprised our rival Tomcats.
E.Drake Osmun
- Tuesday 28 August 2012 14:39
When I joined the 5thFIS in August 1971, an E3 MA1 specialist fresh out of Lowry, I remember 237 as one of the birds requiring regular MA1 service. Colonel Sandstrom often was the next to test-fly her, flying aggressively enough to sometimes wreak havoc with the stabile table gyro, located in the nose wheel well, a torturous repair location for all but the tiniest airman.
When we deployed on a TDY to Tyndall AFB in 1972, 237 was part of our team, and flew well. I think the Spitten Kittens surprised our rival Tomcats.
E.Drake Osmun
- Tuesday 28 August 2012 14:39
When I joined the 5thFIS in August 1971, an E3 MA1 specialist fresh out of Lowry, I remember 237 as one of the birds requiring regular MA1 service. Colonel Sandstrom often was the next to test-fly her, flying aggressively enough to sometimes wreak havoc with the stabile table gyro, located in the nose wheel well, a torturous repair location for all but the tiniest airman.
When we deployed on a TDY to Tyndall AFB in 1972, 237 was part of our team, and flew well. I think the Spitten Kittens surprised our rival Tomcats.
E.Drake Osmun
- Tuesday 28 August 2012 14:39
When I joined the 5thFIS in August 1971, an E3 MA1 specialist fresh out of Lowry, I remember 237 as one of the birds requiring regular MA1 service. Colonel Sandstrom often was the next to test-fly her, flying aggressively enough to sometimes wreak havoc with the stabile table gyro, located in the nose wheel well, a torturous repair location for all but the tiniest airman.
When we deployed on a TDY to Tyndall AFB in 1972, 237 was part of our team, and flew well. I think the Spitten Kittens surprised our rival Tomcats.