Greetings from Tampa Bay (Pinellas side)
 

I thought I had posted my introduction previously, but since I can’t find that post, I decided to do it again.

I’m a retired pilot. Flew 2 tours in F-4’s in Viet Nam. My first combat squadron was with the Night Owls at Ubon, Thailand, thus my handle.

After the Air Force, flew large commercial aircraft (on the freight side of the airport). Instructed in the old DC-8, B757, and B747’s. After the FAA said I was probably senile due to hitting retirement age, I started consulting with domestic and international airlines setting up training programs and getting new airlines and aircraft certified.

I’ve had a Florida CWFL for almost 30 years. Usually carry a Sig P938 or a 238, and once in a while a S&W .38 snubbie revolver.

Glad to see so many familiar faces and old friends here. Thanks for allowing me to join.

Regards to All,

Owl

Welcome to COTEP

Welcome to the loony bin Owl!

Did Sig get the kinks out of the 938s yet? I was about to buy one, but that was back when they were still having a lot of complaints. Got a Sig Ultra Compact 1911 instead and haven't looked back.

Welcome and enjoy!

Welcome from SD....

Thanks for the welcome!

Dr. Henley,

I bought my 938 in late 2012 and I got a good one. I've had no serious problems with it ever.

There was a small glitch when I tried some JHP for the first time. I polished the feed ramp and have had no problem with any ammo since.

Great little gun and very easy to conceal. I love it.

Regards,

Owl

Welcome

Welcome to the forum Owl!!:)

Welcome from South Florida

I had an F-4 drop napalm on my position outside Cobra valley in the Philipinnes

I shall not assign guilt by association :D

Welcome

Welcome to the asylum!

Welcome to the forum!

-scott

Welcome to the insanity.

Welcome Owl to Our Own Little Forum,


Clyde

Welcome again..


Here's your previous intro: http://www.cotep.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8454

:D

Welcome to the Congrigation!

Welcome to the forum. I was at MacDill from 1970-1973. :D

Welcome to the forum from Washington.

Welcome Night Owl!

Welcome aboard Airdale ! :)

Welcome abroad....

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

Pig...It wasn't me, I swear! I never dropped any live napalm in the P.I. I have lots of good memories from Clark AB and Angeles City though!

T.S. - I don't know where you found the patch image in such good resolution. I always thought that was one of the ugliest squadron patches ever!

Those early model laser-guided bombs were accurate, but a bear to deliver. We always went in a flight of two. One guy had to circle the target to "illuminate" it with the laser beam. Once we had the target in sight, The Illuminator had to circle the target until the wingman dropped his bomb which would ride the laser down to impact. Then we reversed roles and the other guy illuminated the target for you. It didn't take the bad guys long to figure out that the bomber couldn't release if they could get the illuminator hit, or at least made to move off target. Some of the thickest flak I ever encountered was on the early laser missions. It scared the Hell out of me, and I was usually Fearless. (I guess I said that too many times..."Fearless" was my other nickname.)

I'm stealing all 3 images!

Regards to All,

Owl

Great introduction! Extraordinary credentials. Thank you for your service Sir.

Found some others you might like ... :D

http://www.8tfw.com/images/Cover.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xynm7QA.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/wl1cLBa.jpg?1