Mr. Murphy Says

[Graebarde]

20. Following a massive naval bombardment 35,000 US and Canadian troops stormed ashore at Kiska. 21 troops were killed in the firefight. It would have been worse if there had been Japanese on the island.

Totally Green Cherries on a cold foggy island in the middle of nowhere. WIth PISS POOR intelligence on the enemy 'supposidly' on the island, and NO communications between forces for the most part. Had a cousin in 7ID in the Aleutians campaign. Suffered from severe arthiritis after that, laying in artic waters etc... From jungle training to the artic.. yep.. that's the to condition them.

[Targan]

16. Among the first "Germans" captured at Normandy were several Koreans. They had been forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were captured by the Russians and forced to fight for the Russian Army until they were captured by the Germans and forced to fight for the German Army until they were captured by the US Army.

Were they held as POWs or released

[Legbreaker]

Almost have to be POWs I'd think given they started out as soldiers with the Japanese. Not a lot of risk of them escaping or trying to sabotage anything though - they'd probably be happy to sit the war out in a prison camp, as at least they were being fed and housed and weren't forced to fight anymore.

[Targan]

Good points.

[Legbreaker]

I used to know a man who'd served in 5 different European armies during WWII - each one was either defeated and incorporated into the next, or he deserted and was conscripted into another.

[ArmySGT.]

That is a story if, and of itself, worth hearing.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Real writeups in Air Force "781" Aircraft Maintenance Forms, and the "innovative" solutions of Air Force aircraft maintenance technicians:

Problem: "Left inside main tire almost needs replacement."
Solution: "Almost replaced left inside main tire."

Problem: "Test flight OK, except autoland very rough."
Solution: "Autoland not installed on this aircraft."

Problem: "The autopilot doesn't."
Signed off: "IT DOES NOW."

Problem: "Something loose in cockpit."
Solution: "Something tightened in cockpit."

Problem: "Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear."
Solution: "Evidence removed."

Problem: "Number three engine missing."
Solution: "Engine found on right wing after brief search."

Problem: "DME volume unbelievably loud."
Solution: "Volume set to more believable level."

Problem: Dead bugs on windshield.
Solution: Live bugs on order.

Problem: Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent.
Solution: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

Problem: IFF inoperative.
Solution: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.

Problem: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
Solution: That's what they're there for.

Problem: Aircraft handles funny.
Solution: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

Problem: Target radar hums.
Solution: Reprogrammed target radar with words.

Problem: Suspected crack in windscreen.
Solution: Suspect you're right.

Problem: "The T/C ball seemed stuck in the middle during my last turn."
Solution: "Congratulations! You've just made your first coordinated turn."

Problem: "Rear cockpit HUD repeter unviewable, looked like squiggly porn."
Solution: "HBO ordered MICAP zero Ballance."

Problem: "Missile (AIM-9) wont track on the ground."
Solution: "System fully operational, flightsuit insert inop (side stick controller)."

[raketenjagdpanzer]

A military pilot calling ATC for a priority landing because his single-engine jet fighter was running "a bit peaked." ATC told the fighter jock that he was number two behind a B-52 that had one shut down.

"Ah," the pilot remarked, "the dreaded seven-engine approach!"

[Legbreaker]

That is a story if, and of itself, worth hearing.

Unfortunately I don't know much more than that and he was fluent in 7 languages. He died about 15 years ago so I'm guessing most of his story went to the grave with him.
I think he was Latvian and after the war emigrated to Australia, married an Estonian() and became the most brilliant architect I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot!

I can only recall for sure he served with the Norwegians and Germans. The Czechs I think were another. No idea of the other two.

[Rockwolf66]

http://wedontsuckproduction.webs.com...rmy_poster.jpg

While I want a minigun, I personally don't like that mount. It's useing up half the civilian transferable miniguns and at Knob Creek the mount itself broke and killed a 9 year old girl.

[Targan]

While I want a minigun, I personally don't like that mount. It's useing up half the civilian transferable miniguns and at Knob Creek the mount itself broke and killed a 9 year old girl.

What was a 9 year old girl doing anywhere near that setup in the first place

[dragoon500ly]

That's surprising, last time I was at Knob Creek, kids were not allowed on or near the firing line, they were restricted to the stands with adult supervision.

[95th Rifleman]

While I want a minigun, I personally don't like that mount. It's useing up half the civilian transferable miniguns and at Knob Creek the mount itself broke and killed a 9 year old girl.

In all honesty, if one minigun doesn't do the job, another two won't make a difference.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Psyop!

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=uV29bEf6MjI

(I'll take it down if it's too "dark" for a joke thread though)

[dragoon500ly]

In all honesty, if one minigun doesn't do the job, another two won't make a difference.

You know you still want to see that mount fire, just once, for the "AH SH*T! THAT'S SO COOL!!!!" factor.....