Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 It happened in early 1990 in the Persian Gulf, while U.S. carriers and B-52s were holding joint exercises. Two B-52s called the carrier (USS Ranger) and asked if they could do a fly-by, and the carrier air controller said yes. When the B-52s reported they were 9 kilometers out, the carrier controller said he didn't see them. The B-52s told the carrier folks to look down. The paint job on the B-52 made it hard to see from above, but as it got closer, the sailors could make it out, and the water the B-52 jets were causing to spray out. It's very, very rare for a USAF aircraft to do a fly-by below the flight deck of a carrier. But B-52s had been practicing low level flights for years, to come in under Soviet radar. In this case, the B-52 pilots asked the carrier controller if they would like the bombers come around again. The carrier guys said yes, and a lot more sailors had their cameras out this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) It happened in early 1990 in the Persian Gulf, while U.S. carriers and B-52s were holding joint exercises. I heard that not to be outdone by the Air Force, the Navy started training Sharks to help Air Force pilots learn how to climb helicopter ladders better and faster during their water "splash down" training. Edited August 1, 2006 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 I heard that not to be outdone by the Air Force, the Navy started training Sharks to help Air Force pilots learn how to climb helicopter ladders better and faster during their water "splash down" training. I luv it! A little "saving face" for the surface fleet of my old branch ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I luv it! A little "saving face" for the surface fleet of my old branch ;) I am just happy that Jabber-Jaw was able to find another gig after his show got cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 I am just happy that Jabber-Jaw was able to find another gig after his show got cancelled. You are so giving away your age. I think the Transformers are popular now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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