Yes...it is called the “Helo Dunker” and all pilots, NFOs and Aircrew had to participate.

I was wondering if there were pics of us floating around out there. Thank you for this.

Please, do not apologize. Your time is appreciated.

Ahhh...didn’t realize they painted the A-5 but it makes sense in light of their recon missions over the jungle.

There you go...those are the pics I recall.

Gives you a tougher skin as well...after that skin heals, that is.

Well, I’m a dumbass...didn’t even notice the camo Intruder was sharing the deck with an S-3....

Having to laugh at myself...didn’t even notice my bird next to that particular Intruder...obviously not a Vietnam pic...

Jerry, the cammo A-6 is a great and very rare shot. As I was telling EvilFD:

The cammo A-6 is rare. The Navy experimented with it on the Intruder, the Skyhawk and the F-4 but it wasn’t a good choice because the Navy planes were “feet dry” for such a short period and didn’t really gain much of a benefit from camouflage.

Having never been a pilot/NFO and not the object of the punitive nature of a “FENAB” I now realize, having Googled after hitting “publish,” I spelled the abbreviation phonetically instead of accurately...for those interested it is FNAEB.

I greatly appreciate your humorous capacity to dissect personalities and cultures. It is a quality most of us colonists failed to carry with us on the journey across the Atlantic.

Kind words. Thank you for that.

6 in a glider! Count yourself a damn brave soul!

S/L,

That’s a difficult but great question. I’m always amazed at how aircraft “are built for their time” such as the Hurricane and Spitfire.

Oh to be in the days of these works of art flown by the FAA...and all that flew in between.

I concur. I am amazed at the “freedom” the internet comments section brings so humans can display just how narcissistic and thoughtless we actually are.

Politics embellished with minor, illogical “supportive” points will always be the way to get things done.

Evil! Haven’t seen you post in a while. Hope you and your family are well.