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.
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.
Rick Williams
- Friday 24 August 2012 11:44
That's my old 56 Chevy I used to crew back in the day. love it!
Rick Williams former SSGT, USAF
Rick Williams
- Friday 24 August 2012 11:44
That's my old 56 Chevy I used to crew back in the day. love it!
Rick Williams former SSGT, USAF
Rick Williams
- Friday 24 August 2012 11:44
That's my old 56 Chevy I used to crew back in the day. love it!
Rick Williams former SSGT, USAF
Rick Williams
- Friday 24 August 2012 11:44
That's my old 56 Chevy I used to crew back in the day. love it!
Rick Williams former SSGT, USAF
Rick Williams
- Friday 24 August 2012 11:44
That's my old 56 Chevy I used to crew back in the day. love it!