Today marks the 34th anniversary of the first link in orbit between US and Russian spacecraft...
The 20th anniversary of the B-2 Spirit's first flight...
13th anniversary of the TWA 800 crash...
Two years since the TAM tragedy at Sao Paolo.
http://nycaviation.com/2009/07/17/july- ... 054-crash/
Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem.
All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control.
I trust you are not in too much distress. —Captain Eric Moody, British Airways Flight 9
On a personal note, I had my first solo in the T-38 on July 17, 1984 :D
I guess it's just a coincidence, but July 17 has always been a big day in my family - various birthdays, anniversaries, and other events, so it stands out in my mind. Of course, given the tragedy of TWA800, and my personal connections, it's taken on a sadder meaning.
KC-135 - Passing gas & taking names!
http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=15086
http://moose135.smugmug.com
Happy 25 years of flying, Moose!
Did they have a service of any kind out at the flight 800 memorial? I remember some folks from here covering it in the past.
Email me anytime at [email protected].
Yes, there is a memorial service there tonight - I'm probably going to attend.
KC-135 - Passing gas & taking names!
http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=15086
http://moose135.smugmug.com
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