I did an architectural project for the maintenance group who serviced the AC130’s at Hurlburt Field in the Florida Panhandle. As a reward for a job well done, I was allowed to ride as an observer on a live-fire night exercise. Amazing experience. I don’t think I stopped smiling for a month. I am smiling right now 20 years later just thinking about it.
I’m smiling with you and would love to be able to do that.