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nocternalrandomness · 5 months

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"Christmas Tree"

#USAF #SAC #Strategic Air Command #Christmas Tree #Barksdale AFB #Alert Ramp #Boeing #B-52 #Stratofortress #Bomber #military #cold war

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usafphantom2 · 1 month

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When my Dad, Richard “Butch” Sheffield, was flying the B-47, he volunteered for a brand new airplane called the B-58. He lost his spot promotion and had to go back to being a lieutenant. He writes about it in a book he left for his family. I am sharing this for the first time today.

I entered the B-58 Combat Crew Training School (CCTS) as a student. The school was about two months long with academics and simulators. I was crewed with Captain Sparks (Sparky), aircraft Commander (AC), and Lt. Patrick, Defense Systems Officer (DSO).

We soon started flying, and I loved the B-58. The bombing and navigation system, plus the cockpit, were excellent. We became combat-ready fast and were one of the first crews checked out in the aircraft, number fourteen, I believe.

CENTRAL EVALUATION GROUP (CEG)

General LeMay wanted all SAC crews to be changeable. Each crew and crew position was to have procedures alike for the aircraft they were flying in. The Central Evaluations Group (CEG) visited each wing and tested and evaluated the crew force to see if all wings performed the same procedures. To pass CEG was a big deal in B-47’s.

The first B-58 crew to go through CEG

The CEG people wanted to get their foot in the door on this new program, so they decided that they should come in and give a check ride to one of the crews. We were selected.

It was a joke; they didn’t know anything about the aircraft, but they went through the motions and checked us; it was a piece of cake; we passed. So, we became the first B-58 crew ever to pass CEG.

-The first pilot quits, stalls over Dallas

About six months after we became combat-ready, we flew a Mach 2 bomb run on Dallas at night. When the run was over, and we went to start our descent from fifty thousand feet, Capt. Sparks pulled back the power but FORGOT to take the altitude hold off.

The aircraft went into a nose-high stall, and we began to drop quickly; the engine’s compressor stalled, and the generators all went offline. We lost all electrical power; I had only a tiny battery-powered light in the cockpit. The only thing I could see was the airspeed and altimeter. I called the pilot, who said the flight controls had locked up.

It took one hundred and fifteen pounds of pressure to override the autopilot. He was a petite guy trying to override it, not knowing that altitude hold was on. It was a wild ride down. We were falling tail first with very little forward motion.

I decided to eject at fifteen thousand feet as we were trained. At about twenty thousand feet, I felt the nose of the aircraft starting to drop, and he said, I think I have got it (he had overridden the autopilot). Once the nose came down, the engines could be re-started, and we recovered at about ten thousand feet; we landed at Carswell. No one said a thing.

The following day, when I went into the Squadron, everyone was saying, did you hear about “Sparky?” I said no. They said he went into the commander (CO) office this morning and threw his wings on his desk, and said, “I quit!” He then went around the Squadron bad-mouthing the B-58 and telling the other crews they should quit the program, too, because the aircraft was unsafe; the CO told him to get out.

Someone recently asked if I had any B-58 stories, so I saved this beautiful picture of a B-58 and found the story in my dad‘s book. Dad stayed with the B-58s until he was hired away to the SR 71 program in 1964. He had to pass the astronaut physical at Brooks, Air Force Base, Texas and then he arrived at Beale Air Force Base in 1965.~Linda Sheffield

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#b 58 hustler #strategic air command #usaf #nuclear weapons #mach3 #bomber #cold war aircraft

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stone-cold-groove · 20 days

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Whooeee! She’s bigger than Texas!

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defensenow · 15 days

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us-air-force-2 · 11 months

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#us air force #bomber #us space force #fighter plane #jets #united states air force #usaaf #us armed forces #us air base #us army air corps #Strategic Air Command

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playitagin · 10 months

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1997-James Stewart

James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor. He was a prolific American actor who appeared in a variety of film roles in Hollywood, primarily of the Golden Age of Hollywood. From the beginning of his film career in 1934 through his final theatrical project in 1991, Stewart appeared in more than 92 films, television programs, and short subjects.

#Jul.2.1997 #date of death #James Stewart #American actor #The Glenn Miller Story #Vertigo #Airport '77 #The Philadelphia Story #It's a Wonderful Life #The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance #Rope #The Man Who Knew Too Much #Strategic Air Command #history today

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cdchyld · 3 months

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Just added to Etsy

~ "The Winged Armada: The Story of the Strategic Air Command" by Martin Caidin (1964) First Edition

#THe winged armada #strategic air command #martin caidin #first edition #first edition book #first edition books #vintagecdchyld #vintage books #vintage book seller #book seller #vintage etsy #vintage etsy seller #etsy seller #vintage #books for sale #vintage books for sale #books books books #etsy

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joepageii · 10 months

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Upcoming Title...Fall 2023?

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#America Through Time #B-36 Peacemaker #B-52 Stratofortress #Fonthill Publishing #loring afb #nuclear history #nuclear weapons #strategic air command

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usafphantom2 · 1 month

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BREAKING NEWS: A recent poll by the United States Air Force revealed that the American people want to see the SR-71 Blackbird brought back to the skies! We need all former SR 71 pilots and RSO’s to check and see if they can fit into their flight suits.

As a result and after very successful tests conducted in 2022, during which retired SR-71s were reactivated for test trials, the U.S. Air Force and DoD decided to team up to allow new pilot recruits into the SR-71 program.

Not only will these new elite SR-71 pilots experience flying faster than a speeding bullet with stunning views at the edge of the stratosphere, they will feel pride in serving their country in one of the most recognizable aircraft to ever exist.

As an added incentive and early bird bonus, the new pilots will receive free t-shirts printed with the image of the iconic Blackbird! ( see pictures below for your T-shirt design)

Do you think you’re ready to be accepted into this elite program? Please send all pilot applications to: [email protected]

Good luck, everyone😄~Linda

PS: I have my father‘s old orange flight suit I can fit into it so I am ready to fly!

THIS IS A APRIL FOOLS JOKE🤣🤣

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#sr 71 blackbird #usaf #strategic air command #cia #lockheed aviation #mach3 #habu #spy plane

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stone-cold-groove · 6 months

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How America can continue to have aircraft that are second to none.

#vintage advertising #vintage illustration #military aircraft #bombers #b-52 #b 52 stratofortress #boeing b-52 #u.s. air force #strategic air command

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ofthecaravel · 9 months

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went outside and saw no less than 3-4 people I had catastrophic high school beef with/have slept with/have tried to sleep with me

#WHAT IS IN THE FUCKING AIR #I GOT MY PERIOD TOO #offically going into hiding #appointing lena the temporary caravel nation commander while i strategize #shut up karou

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defensenow · 29 days

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us-air-force-2 · 11 months

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#us air force #bomber #us space force #fighter plane #jets #united states air force #usaaf #us armed forces #us air base #us army air corps #strategic air command

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wonderlesch · 7 days

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Travel Adventures - Nebraska

The Travel Adventures - Nebraska share travel destination Nebraska style! Discover more than corn fields and explore, Fontenelle Forest, Carhenge, Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge and more. Read on and start planning your next Nebraska getaway!

Hello ad welcome to my latest travel destination blog post, Travel Adventures – Nebraska. Better known as the “Cornhusker State.” It may seem like a vast expanse of farmland to outsiders. I discovered it holds plenty of surprises and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Read on and explore the breathtaking natural beauty of The Sandhills. The historical landmark of Chimney Rock. And more.…

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#A Few of my Favorite Things #Amazing Travel #Amazing Travel Adventures #Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge #Carhenge #Chimney Rock #Fontenelle Forest #New Blog Post #Niobrara National Scenic River #Sandhills #Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum #Things to do in Nebraska #Travel #Travel Adventures #Travel Destination Guide

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playitagin · 10 months

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1974-Carl Spaatz

Carl Andrew Spaatz (born Spatz; June 28, 1891 – July 14, 1974), nicknamed "Tooey", was an American World War II general. As commander of Strategic Air Forces in Europe in 1944, he successfully pressed for the bombing of the enemy's oil production facilities as a priority over other targets. He became Chief of Staff of the newly formed United States Air Force in 1947.

#Jul.14.1974 #date of death #Carl Spaatz #American general #commander of the Strategic Air Forces in Europe #Chief of Staff of US Air Force

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wh0reforcoriolanussnow · 5 months

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Hiiiii could you do a fic where reader is pregnant for the first time? I need more soft!young president coriolanus so so bad

Soft as Snow || Young President!Coriolanus snow x reader

A/n: thank you for this request anon!! I need more soft coryo too 🥹

Warnings: fem!reader, mention of death

Wc: 860

Divider by @firefly-graphics

In the opulent sun room of the presidential mansion that you call your home, you sat in a plush chair with a bowl of fresh lychee perched carefully on your pregnant belly. The brightly lit room, adorned with decadent furnishings, seemed to reflect the weight of the world you carried not only as the First Lady but also as a soon-to-be-mother.

The door cracked open and Coriolanus entered with an air of authority that seemed to dissipate as he laid eyes on you, his precious wife. Coryo gestured the servants to leave the two of you alone as his steely gaze softened, and a small, genuine smile graced his lips as he approached.

"May I?" he gestured toward the empty space on the chair beside you. You nodded with an eager smile and he took a seat, his eyes fixed on your protruding belly which was covered by the softness of your silk dress. Gently, he leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to your cheek. "How are you feeling, my love?"

His voice, usually reserved and commanding to people outside of his inner circle, held a tenderness and softness that sent a comforting shiver down your spine. You couldn't help but smile at the sincerity in his question.

"I'm well, Coryo. Our baby seems to be quite content by these lychees," You chuckle as your rub your stomach. Coryo smiles, lychees were a rare fruit to come by this time of year but he made sure that you were fed only the most juiciest, ripe, lychees.

"I'm glad," he hums. His hand finds its way to your belly, fingers tracing delicate patterns on the fabric of your dress, ghosting over your skin underneath. "It's a remarkable thing, life," he mused, his eyes reflecting a mix of emotions—awe, anticipation, and a hint of vulnerability.

You watch him knowing where his mind was at. The thought of his mother dying during birth along with his baby sister. You knew that he was scared. Scared that maybe you would have the same fate as his late mother. But you assured Coryo, that times have changed and that you would be alright.

The weight of his responsibilities seemed to momentarily fade as he focused on you and the life growing inside you. Your fingers dipped into the fruit bowl, a lychee in between your fingers as you bring it to your lips, Coriolanus watching with fascination. The atmosphere hung in a delicate balance, as if time itself had slowed down to savour this tranquil interlude.

"Have you thought about names," he asked, breaking the silence. You chuckled softly, the sound echoing through the room, "I have actually. Vicky," you watch Snow's features contort into a mixture of emotions.

"Vicky. like my mothers-" "Yes, like your mother's name." You interrupt him as your thumb brushes over the back of his hand, a comforting gesture that spoke volumes. "I love it. Vicky Snow," He says with a smile on his face.

As you continued to share the bowl of fruit, the conversation drifted from politics to dreams, hopes and the shared future that awaited your family. Coriolanus, a man known for his strategic mind and politics, revealed a more vulnerable side, a side reserved for you, his wife carrying his child.

Time slipped away, and the room glowered in the soft hues of twilight. Coriolanus stood, his eyes lingering on you with an affectionate gaze. "I've got state matters to deal with, my dear. Just know, you and our child are always on my mind."

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Days turned into weeks, and the swell of your belly grew more pronounced. The Capitol buzzed with excitement over the impending arrival of the newest member of the Snow legacy. Coriolanus, ever the stoic leader, became a pillar of support, attending to your needs with a grace that contradicted his ruthless reputation.

One evening, as the two of you stood on the balcony overlooking the Capitol, he wrapped his arms around you, his hands resting protectively on your belly. The lights of the city below shimmered like a sea of stars, and for a moment, it felt like the world paused to witness the union of power and vulnerability.

As the days dwindled down to the eagerly anticipated arrival, Coriolanus stood by your side, a beacon of strength. The birthing room, stark and sterile, contrasted sharply with the opulence of the Capitol. Yet, in that space, you found an intimacy that transcended the political stage.

The first cry of your newborn filled the room, and Coriolanus held the tiny bundle in his arms with a reverence that bordered on awe. His usually composed demeanor crumbled, replaced by the unfiltered joy of fatherhood.

"She's so beautiful, just like her mother," He whispers, his eyes never leaving the small face nestled in his arms. "Thank you, thank you for gifting me a gift beyond measure," Coryo looks at you as you couldn't help but let a teardrop roll down your cheek as you gazed at the future you had brought into the word.

You couldn't help but marvel at the unexpected beauty that had blossomed in the heart of the Capitol's calculated power.

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