06-12-2009, 18:24
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Originally Posted by koz
I think George Sr. is a stud and glad he's still willing to do a jump.
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Agree Sir! 
And if my tax dollars funded any part of this jump...hoo-rah!!! Finally a worthwhile cause!!! 
Good for Him!
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06-13-2009, 07:55
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I'd do a tandem with Robin Meade any day! 
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06-13-2009, 17:49
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http://www.505rct.org/4jumps.asp
The list is really unique.....  I was in the 505 PIR in 1955, Support Co.,Honor Guard. Then after a short tenure with the 77th SF Grp,sent to Germany and 505 BG. C Co......  Check out Robert Fielder on that list he made 3.5 combat jumps ?????? 
GB TFS 
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06-13-2009, 18:51
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Last Jump?
Let's see, that was about six months ago.
Daddy took the boys out to the drop zone (Outlaw Field, outside Ft. Campbell, KY).
And Eric, the 13 year old, asked "where are you going to land." So Daddy looked over the taxiway that had been mowed in 10' by 10' squares. "Where do you want me to land?"
Eric picked one ... "Right here."
OK
So I suited up, boarded the aircraft under his watchful eyes, did a simple two way with a buddy of mine from 14,500' AGL, flew in and made a gentle standing landing in the middle of Eric's square.
He was there to help me carry in the parachute, because, you know, at 56 years old I'm kinda old to be doing that stuff.
Son Tommy took the pictures with his cell phone camera, pretty good quality considering the source.
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06-14-2009, 09:33
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Originally Posted by greenberetTFS
http://www.505rct.org/4jumps.asp
The list is really unique..... I was in the 505 PIR in 1955, Support Co.,Honor Guard. Then after a short tenure with the 77th SF Grp,sent to Germany and 505 BG. C Co...... Check out Robert Fielder on that list he made 3.5 combat jumps ??????
GB TFS
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Either the aircraft crashed before he jumped or he's still up there??
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06-14-2009, 14:44
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Originally Posted by CSB
He was there to help me carry in the parachute, because, you know, at 56 years old I'm kinda old to be doing that stuff.
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Nice pictures, bet he was impressed you landed in the square.
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06-15-2009, 01:38
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Originally Posted by Utah Bob
Either the aircraft crashed before he jumped or he's still up there?? |
UB,
I heard about those "sky hooks" but I never believed they were real.... 
GB TFS
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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06-15-2009, 01:49
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Originally Posted by CSB
Let's see, that was about six months ago.
Daddy took the boys out to the drop zone (Outlaw Field, outside Ft. Campbell, KY).
And Eric, the 13 year old, asked "where are you going to land." So Daddy looked over the taxiway that had been mowed in 10' by 10' squares. "Where do you want me to land?"
Eric picked one ... "Right here."
OK
So I suited up, boarded the aircraft under his watchful eyes, did a simple two way with a buddy of mine from 14,500' AGL, flew in and made a gentle standing landing in the middle of Eric's square.
He was there to help me carry in the parachute, because, you know, at 56 years old I'm kinda old to be doing that stuff.
Son Tommy took the pictures with his cell phone camera, pretty good quality considering the source.
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CSB,
Those where pretty cool pictures....... Your son has to have been proud of your landing right on target...... Damn good job for a 56 year old..... I made up my mind I'm going to take my 1st free fall on my next 73rd birthday. My wife's a bit upset but I know by then see will accept it...................
GB TFS
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
Last edited by greenberetTFS; 06-18-2009 at 01:30.
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06-16-2009, 17:01
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I've never jumped free fall and obviously I won't be the oldest... However I would love to try a tandem on my 73rd birthday....... I'm really heavy(290 lbs)... Would it be possible at that weight to go tandem?/quote/GB TFS
Well guys since the truth is out..... I been signing my PM's as teddy,but I'm really known as Big Teddy for reasons very obvious...... Still planning on making my first free fall cherry jump(would it be considered a cherry jump since I'm doing it in tandem?) on my birthday.........  I just hope my "new" knees will be ready by then......
koz, I will follow up on the names you gave me......Because of my age will they require a medical clearance from me?
Big Teddy
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
Zonie Diver
SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
Jack Moroney
SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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