T-37, the “flying dog whistle” At least the T-2 was pressurized. But I hated summers in Meridian. Wearing all the jet gear, flight suit, g-suit, survival vest, helmet, gloves and boots out to the airplane that was baking in 95 degrees and all of the jet engine exhaust blowing more hot air on you. Along with smoking, drinking a gallon of coffee every day, and heavy drinking on the weekends, it’s amazing that we didn’t have more heat strokes. But, all in all it was my most satisfying tour. Produced a lot of good pilots for the Navy/Marine Corps.
Roger that, sir.
Heat stroke, indeed. . .Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, flew every day for 30-days and every day was at least 100. . .never had so much hard work and fun at the same time.
I recall the number of salt rings on the back of your flight suite would be how many flights you did that day.
Cheers. . .