It was created by Florida Free Republic people way back I believe in the Clinton administration.
Seeking The Truth, 0 cents Gene was one of the driving forces behind it's operation back then
Can Freeper Airforce Fly Again? (LATimes Tape)
-Free Republic Air Force Strikes. "I had the pleasure of being at the ... (You remember Gene-he was the original Florida Free Republic Air Force captain! ...
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That is really too cool for words :)
If my memory serves me correctly, if you look hard enough you’ll see the insidious hand of Gonzo behind many of those Clinton-era sorties by the Free Republic Air Force.