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                        UH-60A Pics

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                        Cobrahistorian
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                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        UH-60A Pics
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 8:59 PM
                        Hey all,

                        I've been promising these for a while. Finally got over to the hangar with my digital camera. I'm kinda upset because you really can't see just how OD this bird really is. She's painted a VERY light helo drab, almost a Vietnam-era OD!
                        Plus, the "nipple nose" makes her even more interesting. Enjoy!

















                        One thing I noticed is the well beneath the pilot's seat. Haven't seen that represented on any kit so far. Got a shot of an OH-58C too, here's the office



                        And this last one was just for giggles... got my new helmet!

                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:03 PM
                        Cool pics! Careful about taking photos and driving.Big Smile [:D]
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                        jinithith2
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: returning to the FSM forum after a hiatus
                        Posted by jinithith2 on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:04 PM
                        COOL! how'd you get the helmet?
                        the blackhawk IS pretty OD, to my suprise.
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:08 PM
                        I've actually got about 60 shots of this bird. She's the one I'm building in 35th. Gotta order the MH update from CC so I can get all sorts of interior goodies and the radome.

                        Jin, I'm headed to flight school in 2 weeks, so I kinda needed the helmet.
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        HeavyArty
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:28 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        I've actually got about 60 shots of this bird.


                        Jon,
                        How about sending the walk-around photos to www.primeportal.net ? I'm sure Don Busak would be happy to host them on his referance site. He has quite the growing helo flightline there.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Cobrahistorian
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                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:39 PM
                        Gino,

                        Yep, I was thinking about that. I've got a bunch of -64 shots for him too. He already has some of mine up there.
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 10:00 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        Gino,

                        Yep, I was thinking about that. I've got a bunch of -64 shots for him too. He already has some of mine up there.



                        Good deal, looking forward to seeing them posted.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Trigger
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                        • From: Moooooon River!
                        Posted by Trigger on Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:19 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian



                        Nice try Jon, I don't think you can log driving around with your bone-dome on as flight time. What's next? You gonna re-finish the inside of your car in black to be NVG compatible?
                        ------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."
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                        dkmacin
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                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, October 20, 2005 5:44 AM
                        Big Smile [:D]
                        I'll bet they love to see you at the main gate!
                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        UH-1V_CE
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                        Posted by UH-1V_CE on Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:16 AM
                        Where are the huey pics? There has got to be one around somewhere.
                        Crew Chiefs keep em up!
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                        Trigger
                        • Member since
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                        • From: Moooooon River!
                        Posted by Trigger on Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:14 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        Big Smile [:D]
                        I'll bet they love to see you at the main gate!
                        Don


                        That's actually a very good question. I happen to know for a fact that within only a few minutes of that picture being taken, Jon had to go thru a gate to take some pix of a TF-102 on display (thanks for getting those BTW). Tell us you made some NCOs day and kept the helmet on!

                        Back to the Black Hawk - you said it was formerly a VIP bird?
                        ------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."
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                        Cobrahistorian
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                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:12 AM
                        Trigger, we were actually speaking when I took that photo. If you look closely, you can see the mike for my handsfree next to the lip mike! NVG Compatible inside, huh? Well, its mostly black inside anyhow.... funny, the rear is gray inside but the front's mainly black... I've emailed with Don Busack and I think I'm gonna post all 50+ shots on primeportal.

                        UH-1V CE,

                        Yep, there are a LOT of Hueys around the field. A few on flight status, a few in the hangar and a few in storage, but they're all there. I'll take some pics next time I'm down there.

                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        MBT70
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                          March 2004
                        • From: Pacific Northwest
                        Posted by MBT70 on Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:24 AM
                        Jon,

                        I still have a CD for you with all the 5th Regt. Warrior Forge pics and your grad and commissioning. Just need and addie ....
                        Life is tough. Then you die.
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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:34 AM
                        Bob,

                        Sorry bout that! Addy is:

                        74 Kent Ave
                        Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706.

                        I'll be here for another 10 days and then I'm off to Mother Rucker!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        Trigger
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Moooooon River!
                        Posted by Trigger on Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:04 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        Trigger, we were actually speaking when I took that photo. If you look closely, you can see the mike for my handsfree next to the lip mike! NVG Compatible inside, huh? Well, its mostly black inside anyhow.... funny, the rear is gray inside but the front's mainly black...


                        That was right when I was parking my car "New York Style" to get a rock-star space in front of the deli (Thank God for my hands free phone!) I'm kinda weirded out seeing that pic and knowing I was on the other end of that conversation. Hey everyone - if you like this shot of our intrepid 2nd Lt. - you're welcome. However, I fear I've given you a bad idea with the NVG comment.
                        ------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."
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                        grandadjohn
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: phoenix
                        Posted by grandadjohn on Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:16 AM
                        Thanks for the photo's, Jon. Good luck at Mother Rucker.
                        PS Believe it's against reg's to drive in your helmet(at least that's what they always told us)
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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:06 PM
                        Mischief [:-,] oops!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        snakedriver
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                          December 2003
                        • From: Central Massachusetts
                        Posted by snakedriver on Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:57 PM
                        Sekint Lootenints!!! Always goofin'. To bad you don't get to do your first 10 to 15 hours of dual in a Mattel Messerschmitt (aka TH-55) with a surly CW2 whackin' ya upside the head! That'll knock that silly grin off yer mug.
                        Good luck at MR, Jon.
                        Don't mean nothin'
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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:36 PM
                        Snakedriver,

                        I'd be happy as hell if that surly CW2 were you teachin me! As far as the Wobbly Goblin goes, noooooo thank you!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        UH-1V_CE
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                          July 2003
                        Posted by UH-1V_CE on Friday, October 21, 2005 10:03 AM
                        Now about the OD paint, It may have been painted in Germany or over sees. They CARC paint was very different because of the the restrictions. The Hueys paint jobs over there were very different fro the ones painted here. However, they had a very grat shade to the along with the OD.
                        Crew Chiefs keep em up!
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                        grandadjohn
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: phoenix
                        Posted by grandadjohn on Friday, October 21, 2005 11:17 AM
                        Someone in Phoenix actually owns one of those, I see him flying around occasionally and I shudder when I see it. Had a good friend killed in a crash in one of those back in Oct of 68
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                        SNOOPY
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                          December 2002
                        Posted by SNOOPY on Friday, October 21, 2005 4:38 PM
                        COBRAHISTORIAN: Where did you get these pics from? I go the the factory all the time but the gaurds always confiscate my camera.
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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, October 21, 2005 4:55 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by SNOOPY

                        COBRAHISTORIAN: Where did you get these pics from? I go the the factory all the time but the gaurds always confiscate my camera.


                        From work. Jon is an Army Aviator in training. The hangers are the office for him. Nothing in them is secret, you can find UH-60 walk-arounds on many sites.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

                        Check out my Gallery: https://app.photobucket.com/u/HeavyArty

                        "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

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                        Cobrahistorian
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, October 23, 2005 9:42 AM
                        Thanks Gino!

                        Yep, that's work for me (although I don't spend nearly enough time over at the hangar). I'm gonna pick up a good digital camera once I get down to Mother Rucker next Tuesday. Can't say I'll have a lot of time to snap pics, but I'll do my best to get you guys some good shots!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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