Lol, made me picture air-to-air balloon dogfights.
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That could be a long battle...or maybe very short....pop!
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And one of the first members of the Army Air Corp...Lt. George Armstrong Custer... Yes he was assigned to Lowe after General Porter drifted over enemy lines, oops. Send an LT, if we lose him...no big deal...
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You are amazing, just the best!!!
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Thanks for this bit of history. My family watched The Right Stuff this weekend. First time for the kids and they loved it. Your post made me look up Pancho. I did not know anything about her beyond the movie.
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That movie was great! The book was great as well. Both opened my eyes and ignited a passion for aerospace.
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This tactic is where the phrase “when the balloon goes up” came from, denoting the beginning of hostilities. It was still in use in the 70s and 80s when I served.
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For those who want to learn more about
@GenChuckYeager , Ridley, Pancho Barnes... and haven’t yet read the autobiography “Yeager” I very highly recommend it. I’ve read it at least 50 times, literally. Very insightful and full of adventure and “Yeager” humor!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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