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To: Uber-Eng; OldWarBaby
Knowing what a wild weasel is/was is certification of your senior citizen ID card——

Being around when NavAir was using Shrikes carried by A-6's to do the same job must then make some folks Super Senior, eh?

Shrike was a good tool but not close to the AGM-78/EA-6 Prowler and the newer stuff (AGM-88/EA18 Growler + AF package...?) must almost be unfair.

Know of guys got simulated dead any number of times by Prowlers when they were first going to the Fleet. Scary ol' bird.

2,665 posted on 10/21/2023 3:12:08 PM PDT by Unrepentant VN Vet (Fight me if you wish, but remember I am old for a reason)
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To: Unrepentant VN Vet

Navair-—A-6’s-—Yup, Super Senior. And I’ll bet you started your old rusty non-nuke carrier with a crank? I remember that horny sailor who shut down the Forrestal with a crank——in the gear box.


2,671 posted on 10/21/2023 3:23:23 PM PDT by OldWarBaby
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