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Originally Posted by sygazelle
Thank you! Here are a couple more back at you...
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I think I know the feeling in that last photo -- in the spring of 1960, my Dad flew off the Midway with his squadron (12 planes or so) the day before the ship got to Alameda. The flight line was crowded with families waiting for their dads as the whole air group arrived -- F3H Demons, F8U Crusaders, FJ Furies and AD Skyraiders. As a 13 year old, I remember an intense feeling of pride to see my Dad lead the squadron in formation to break off, land and taxi up. Pilots climbed down from their steeds and joyous family reunions (after a nine month deployment) ensued. Joy!