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To: ComputerGuy

Thank you for your service there.

I posted this because I knew that for many who served over there and saw these badass aircraft roaring in with those twin J-79 engines, it must have brought on feelings of relief, gratitude, and even some joy at seeing people who were trying to kill you get some.

I got very nostalgic when I saw this thing fly.


7 posted on 06/14/2026 8:55:13 AM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Estother)
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To: rlmorel

We had Skyhawks, Crusaders and Phantoms for close-in air support. The Crusaders always fired all their rockets in a single pass and then skedaddled. The others might hang around for a while. It was awesome when they fired their cannons.


12 posted on 06/14/2026 9:02:16 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: rlmorel

Name something better than a J-79 on afterburner.


17 posted on 06/14/2026 9:06:07 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: rlmorel

disgrace


19 posted on 06/14/2026 9:10:43 AM PDT by caltaxed (ake)
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