Interesting Atlantic Magazine Article

Roscoe · by **Roscoe** » 06 Mar 2009, 01:07

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200903/air-force

TC · by TC » 06 Mar 2009, 07:05

Excellent find Roscoe! Thanks for posting. This was a great article about Col. Cesar "Rico" Rodriguez. I was fortunate to hear him tell his story in person. I think anyone who is interested in the way we fight AA combat should read this article.

It's also a great article explaining what we've come from, where we are, and what we might be destined to become if we don't start making some good decisions about the future of our fighter fleet.

parrothead · by **parrothead** » 06 Mar 2009, 09:37

I still can't get over the picture of the Sparrow :shock:

PhillyGuy · by **PhillyGuy** » 06 Mar 2009, 19:40

parrothead wrote:I still can't get over the picture of the Sparrow

I know what it's supposed to be but to me that picture looks like the International Sapce Station suffering an explosion. :lol:

For the life of me I can't make out the profile of the Mig-29.

Guysmiley · by **Guysmiley** » 06 Mar 2009, 20:28

For the life of me I can't make out the profile of the Mig-29.

Eh? That's an image FROM the Mig-29's HUD looking at the incoming Sparrow. NOT something you'd ever want to witness! Great article, thanks Roscoe.

Roscoe · by **Roscoe** » 08 Mar 2009, 08:08

Thought you guys would like it...

PhillyGuy · by **PhillyGuy** » 08 Mar 2009, 08:48

Guysmiley wrote:
For the life of me I can't make out the profile of the Mig-29.

Eh? That's an image FROM the Mig-29's HUD looking at the incoming Sparrow.

Doh! Thought it was OF the Mig. Thanks for the clear up.