USO Canteen FReeper Style....Pray for the Troops and President Bush....November 3,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Coteblanche ~ Grantswank~ and Snow Bunny

[grantswank]

GOT SOUL?

GOT SOUL!

super super super!! :-)

Chap Grant

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[SAMWolf]

Hi RA.

[SAMWolf]

Thank you Reverand for the kind greeting.

The Commando's Prayer

Give me, my God, what you still have;
give me what no one asks for.
I do not ask for wealth, nor success,
nor even health.

People ask you so often, God, for all that,
that you cannot have any left.

Give me, my God, what you still have.
Give me what people refuse to accept from you.
I want insecurity and disquietude;
I want turmoil and brawl.

And if you should give them to me,
my God, once and for all,
let me be sure to have them always,
for I will not always
have the courage to ask for them.

Corporal Zirnheld, Special Air Service 1942

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning Snow Bunny!

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Canteen members lurkers and who ever

Well there is report off Sunday UK Telegraph that Paksterin cops busted Binny doctor in Pakstein airport on Saturday morning

BUSTED ITTTT

Also Reuters reporting that smack chatting Israeli ex PM Bibi Netharhuyu accept the FM gig from Ariel Sharon only after Sharon agree to early elections

And Newsweek in sun drench nobody buy Monday cycle going report that MORE US miltary tech is coming to Kuwait

Something up like US smackdown on Iraq in near future

PERHAPS

[Soaring Feather]

Bentfeather, has had a heck of a time getting here, but with my tank (thank you LindaSOG) I have arrived!

[Mr_Magoo]

Air Power

NORTH AMERICAN OV-10A "BRONCO"

The OV-10A is a twin-turboprop short takeoff and landing aircraft conceived by the Marine Corps and developed under an Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps tri-service program. The first production OV-10A was ordered in 1966 and its initial flight took place in August 1967.

The Bronco's mission capabilities include observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, gunfire spotting, utility and limited ground attack; however, the USAF acquired the Bronco primarily as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. Adding to its versatility is a rear fuselage compartment with a capacity of 3,200 pounds of cargo, five combat-equipped troops, or two litter patients and a medical attendant.

The first USAF OV-10As destined for combat arrived in Vietnam on July 31, 1968. A total of 157 OV-10As were delivered to the USAF before production ended in April 1969.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 40 ft.
Length: 41 ft. 7 in.
Height: 15 ft. 1 in.
Weight: 14,444 lbs. max.
Armament: Four M60C 7.62mm machine guns in fuselage sponsons, plus 3,600 lbs. of mixed ordnance or gun pods carried externally.
Engines: Two Garrett-AiResearch T76s (-G-10, left; -G-12 right) of 715 shaft hp. each
Cost: $480,000

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 281 mph.
Cruising speed: 223 mph.
Range: 1,240 miles
Service Ceiling: 26,000 ft.

Photos/Information courtesy of the US Air Force Museum

[Soaring Feather]

Beautiful prayer SAM thank you.

[SAMWolf]

U.S. soldier secures a convoy of medical supplies arriving at the village of Sayad, in Bagram province, 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002. A U.S. army medical team from Bagram airbase visited this village and treated more than 500 local residents, mostly women and children. (AP Photo/Amel Emric)

Two U.S. Army doctors examine an Afghan baby, as another looks on, in the village of Sayad, in Bagram province, 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.

A U.S. soldier secures a compound where medical team of US army provide medical treatment for local villagers of Sayad, in Bagram province, 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Kabul, Afghanistan (news - web sites), on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.

An Afghan boy waits for medical examination in the village of Sayad, in Bagram province, 55 kilometers (34 miles) north of Kabul, Afghanistan), Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.

Sailor Tim O'Connor kisses his girlfriend Tanya Orosco on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation before the warship departed San Diego on November 2, 2002. The Constellation is headed to the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Picture taken November 2, 2002. REUTERS/Fred Greaves

[Soaring Feather]

Nice photos SAM, love the last one especially.

[Soaring Feather]

Blessings on this day, Sunday, November 3, 2002

Reminds me of yesterday and Rhode Island!

[SAMWolf]

OV-10 Bronco Bump





The OV-10 Bronco, a rugged, maneuverable, twin-turboprop, multimission aircraft, served with the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps (OV-10A). The US Navy also used the OV-10. The Navy squadron VAL-4 "Black Ponies" flew them with much success in Vietnam. Internationally the OV-10 served with the military services of West Germany (OV-10B), Thailand (OV-10C), Venezuela (OV-10E), and Indonesia (OV-10F). Designed and built by North American at Columbus, Ohio, the Bronco complemented the performance requirements between jets and helicopters. Faster and more tactically versatile than helicopters, yet slower and more maneuverable than jets, the Bronco utilized tactics not possible with either.



The OV-10D night observation system (NOS) featured a unique night observation and target marking system that included forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and laser designator/ranger. With uprated 1040 SHP turboprop engines and fiberglass propellers, NOS provides greater range, improved performance and greater survivability.

In military operations, the Bronco's outstanding capability to find and hit battlefield targets close to friendly troops made this an aircraft effective against conventional and guerrilla forces. The effective application of the Bronco's versatility did not end with purely military functions, however. Civil action applications added significantly to the cost-effectiveness of this economical aircraft.



Military applications for which the Bronco was particularly suited include anti-guerrilla operations, helicopter escort, close air support, armed reconnaissance, and forward air control. In addition, it could be used for utility missions such as cargo paradrop, delivery of up to six paratroops, medical evacuation, smoke screening, and psychological warfare with leaflets and loudspeakers.

For peacetime operations, the guns, bomb racks, and armor could be removed quickly, and the aircraft became a high-performance STOL utility vehicle. Potential applications included aerial mapping, geological survey, spraying, disaster relief, and patrol work.

Ruggedness and simplicity of operation were emphasized in the design of the Bronco. The fuselage was mounted under the wing and provides tandem seating for pilot and observer. The canopy design afforded better visibility than that of most helicopters. Each crewman was equipped with an LW-3B ejection seat system, also designed and built at Columbus, which was capable of zero-speed, zero-altitude ejections.

Armor protection, a bullet-resistant windshield, and self-sealing fuel cells were provided for operations in a hostile environment. Twin engines, dual manual flight controls, and rugged and simple construction also contributed to survivability and safety.



The OV-10 was equipped with seven external store stations and four 7.62 mm guns installed in the sponsons. A variety of conventional ordnance could be delivered in addition to 2,000 rounds of ammunition. The seven external store stations consist of four sponson store stations, one centerline station, and two external wing stations. Sponson accessibility provided rapid loading of stores and ammunition. The wing stations could carry the LAU-7/A launcher for mounting either rocket packages or missiles. The centerline store station also had the capability of carrying either a 20 mm gun pod or a 150-, 230-, or 300-gallon (568-, 871-, or 1136-liter) external fuel tank.

Removal of the armament sponsons and the back seat with its associated armor enabled a quick and simple conversion to a civil action configuration, which permitted the carrying of 3,200 pounds (1,452 kilograms) of cargo in the aft fuselage.

For operation in remote areas, the Bronco had a specially designed rough field landing gear, required no ground equipment for starting, and could be maintained with simple handtools. In the event of an emergency, the Bronco could use high-octane or automotive fuel in place of jet fuel with only a slight degradation of power.

[SAMWolf]

Good morning Bentfeather

[SevenofNine]

OH Speaking of everybody second fav Miltary unit IDF
There is report off Hareetz wire that the IDF whack one of Senior members of Hamas who threated do suicide bombing and after that they took his toys away to detonate in safe area

THEY WHACK THE DUDE COOL

RACKKKKKK THE IDF

[RadioAstronomer]

Hi! :-) Thanks! It's great to see you too.

[RadioAstronomer]

Hi Sam, how are you today. Lovely prayer! :-)

[JustAmy]

Thanks for the ping and the link.
If this was another ping by mistake, don't bother apologizing. Just don't say that you didn't ping me.

God Bless and Protect our Military. Thank a veteran for preserving our freedoms.

[SAMWolf]

Not too bad. How are you doing, enjoying a day off?