Alabama Camaros Visits the Mighty USS Alabama BB60

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Not a bad gig at Mardi Gras time. In 84 i was out a Ft Huachuca and we did a few Field problems from Tucson to Ft Huachuca and a couple of time we set up in the Bone yard and had the run of the place. As long as you stayed on the roads. A young troupe of mind found out after driving through a Cactus patch what is was like to bust down 10 tires from a 2 &1/2 ton truck Deuce and a half full of punctures. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. They would not let us bring cameras though

That's funny...

Here's a couple shots from Mobile. These are downstairs so it's all buttoned up now. The Navigator wanted the Tracking handle which I also wanted but during the flight he has all the screws out except one. I took it out and all I got was a picture handing it to him at Brookley Field. You can see the hole in the table where it came out of. I fired all the systems up one more time for pictures before I tore it all out.

[Midlife conVert]

Awesome!!!!!! Really Great!!

[2012-1822]

Originally Posted by mlee

I had no idea they had an A-12 there. Last time I saw an SR-71 fly was 1994

Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

Saw one fly.... erh.. Somewhere in the Pacific..... in 83.

My dad told me once that when he was in the army, I think on the way back from Korea in 1969 or so, they stopped over in Japan and while on the runway, in a commercial jet, were strictly instructed not to open the blinds and look out. They did of course anyway and there was a then very top secret SR-71.

Yeah, and that's correct when I said Korea in 1969. Somehow he got very lucky and never made it to Vietnam. I kind of think I might not be here had it been different.

[Mrchop]

I wish I could have gone but some shit came up.

[2012-1822]

Originally Posted by Mrchop

I wish I could have gone but some shit came up.

I'm sure everyone understands completely. Maybe next time, Jack Daniel's in February-ish should be next event.

Originally Posted by mlee

That's funny...

Here's a couple shots from Mobile. These are downstairs so it's all buttoned up now. The Navigator wanted the Tracking handle which I also wanted but during the flight he has all the screws out except one. I took it out and all I got was a picture handing it to him at Brookley Field. You can see the hole in the table where it came out of. I fired all the systems up one more time for pictures before I tore it all out.
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Pretty dang cool. Glad you saw this thread and could share with us.

[GB EB]

great pics...

I was great to meet all you yesterday-

[Apex Motorsports]

Great photos. Looks like it was a fun club trip.

Originally Posted by 2012-1822

744 B-52 Stratofortress bomobers were built between 1952 and 1962. Today nearly 90 are still in active Service with the USAF. The B-52H can carry up to 70,000 lbs of bombs. In 2012, it was announced that the USAF engineering studies suggest that the life span of the B-52 could extend past 2040.

My GRANDFATHER flew on the B52 when it was brand new and if they stay in service until 2040 I will be 57 years old. That is incredible.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Thanks for building this thread Darrell. Will post up more pics as soon as FB quits being a butt to me!!

Originally Posted by 2012-1822

You too, but I stole some of those from the people that put them on Facebook, so I cannot take credit.

But we cannot forget about this guy we met along the way.

That dog was so cool!! It was totally chillin on the back of that bike!!

Originally Posted by mlee

Outstanding...

I was one of the guys who put that B52 on display there. Haven't been back since, but really need to.

That is way cool mlee!!! Thanks for sharing your pics also!! On a side note...really looking forward to the fest in your back yard....hope I finally get to meet you since we never got together in Shreveport!

Originally Posted by Midlife conVert

We should have gotten a group picture by the Blackbird also.

I know!!! We just ran out of time for those who wanted to tour the ship!! Good news is, they have one up in Huntsville at the Space and Rocket Center so we can get that photo up there!

[bundledmail]

Had an amazing time and can't wait to do the next one!

[Ambush]

that is a JAWESOME battleship. thanks for sharing!


the cars are cool too.

[13lstuner]

Where do you guys meet?

[2012-1822]

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Where do you guys meet?

Well. This was Alabama Camaros first meet. I think our plan is to do something like this once a quarter. Also, Camaro5 fest, Fbody Gathering Atlanta, and Vettes for Vets at Talladega will all me next late Spring/early Summer and we'll have groups participate in those together.

Check out my signature for a link to the Facebook page.

And since you are in N Alabama, I think the Rocket City guys get together more frequently. You could join their goup too. Just ask about that on the Facebook page.

[DFWZ28]

wow, congrats guys. looked like a great time.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Photos are up on FB...I gotta go to an appointment so I don't have time to post pics here atm. Feel free to nab and post here if you have time!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1415981&type=1