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by Spanky
Mon May 24, 2004 5:55 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Squawk for the day - 24 MAY 04
Replies: 0
Views: 1891

Squawk for the day - 24 MAY 04

Problem: "Bugs smashed on canopy."

Solution: "Gave bugs coffee and told them to move along."

That it all, carry on.
by Spanky
Wed May 19, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Squawk for the day - 19 MAY 04
Replies: 0
Views: 1785

Squawk for the day - 19 MAY 04

Problem: "Aircraft handles FUNNY."

Solution: "Aircraft warned to straighten up, "fly right" and be serious."
by Spanky
Tue May 18, 2004 10:46 am
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Squawk for the day
Replies: 0
Views: 2010

Squawk for the day

Problem: "Something loose in cockpit."

Solution: "Something tightened in cockpit."
by Spanky
Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:45 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: AC Staff Reunion 1996-2004
Replies: 4
Views: 4721

Over the last week I have dealt with alot of emotion. Not only in the loss of a special person but in my love for this place and the people that bring it to life. each year a group of strangers come together and by the end of each season a new family is born. It is very important to me to see our fa...
by Spanky
Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:28 am
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Jenie Purves Memorial Scholarship Fund
Replies: 1
Views: 2728

Jenie Purves Memorial Scholarship Fund

February 5, 2004 To Jenie’s family and friends; On behalf of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center®, please accept our heart-felt sympathy for the loss of Jenie. She was our co-worker and a friend to many who work here at the Center, and she will be greatly missed. To honor Jenie’s memory, we have esta...
by Spanky
Tue Feb 03, 2004 3:12 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Jenie Purves - Texaco
Replies: 8
Views: 7691

Jenie Purves - Texaco

Jenie - smooth tailwinds and High Flights. All of our love!! AC Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soare...
by Spanky
Tue Dec 30, 2003 4:33 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: SQUAWK for the day
Replies: 9
Views: 8424

SQUAWK for the day

Airplane flies funny!!
by Spanky
Thu Dec 18, 2003 5:22 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Replies: 0
Views: 2218

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the Staff and Trainees of Aviation Challenge for a great year and wish all of you a Happy Holiday season. Please keep all of our members of the armed services in your thoughts and prayers.

All my best,
Chip
by Spanky
Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:54 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: UPDATE on Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 13
Views: 9495

Yes....160661's history will be retained. Due to the deactivation of VF-124 (the West Coast RAG for F-14 crews) we could not placer her those markings. VF-101 was gracious enough provide us with their crew, equipment and squadron markings since they are the only RAG squadron left. They are slated to...
by Spanky
Tue Dec 09, 2003 3:51 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: UPDATE on Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 13
Views: 9495

Here she is in all her new found glory.

http://knightserrant.org/album/id=461
by Spanky
Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:37 pm
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Split: It'd be Great if they Made a new Space Camp Movie!
Replies: 40
Views: 38570

I have a copy of the proposed scipt from back in 1996 and 1997 of the Space Camp sequel. As a memeber of the first Space Camp class and an extra in the first movie...I am please to say that this thing will never be made. It was the worst idea possible. That's all I'll say.
by Spanky
Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:34 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: UPDATE on Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 13
Views: 9495

UPDATE on Aviation Challenge Aircraft

Well the fighting continues here in war-torn Huntsville. The USN crew from VF-101 (the RAG squadron for F-14's) is here working on our F-14A. When completed she will be ashow ready bird. They are working really hard on her and since the squadron will soon be decomissioned, it will be a nice tribute ...
by Spanky
Thu Oct 23, 2003 5:33 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 10
Views: 9410

Here is the link to see the repainted A-7 Corsair II....thanks to the guys at VFA-83 "The Rampagers"

http://knightserrant.org/album?id=459
by Spanky
Thu Oct 23, 2003 5:31 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Question on Squadron names
Replies: 11
Views: 18701

Joker....a man of few words. Plus I got tired of all of the navy squadrons!!!!
by Spanky
Thu Oct 23, 2003 5:29 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 10
Views: 9410

BTW....whay are we Junior Campers. I haven't been a junior camper since 1982!!!
by Spanky
Thu Oct 23, 2003 4:09 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Notes from th AC Office - 10/23/03
Replies: 5
Views: 5244

Notes from th AC Office - 10/23/03

No Lights!!
No Water!!
No Food!!
NO JERRY!!!!!
by Spanky
Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:06 pm
Forum: The Barracks
Topic: Aviation Challenge Aircraft
Replies: 10
Views: 9410

Aviation Challenge Aircraft

As most of you know, we have been fighting the battle to paint our aircraft at Aviation Challenge. Well the A-7 was repainted late this summer and on NOV 9th the Navy will be here to paint the F-14A in new colors. She will wear the colors of VF-101 and will be pained as a showbird. We will also be r...