I sat on the edge of the Huey...looking at my boots. Training Flight. Familiar training but I’ve never seen it from up here. Suddenly the PJ says.”Do you believe in God. And I said.”Yes...I think so.” He says”I appreciate your analytical response....ya know these things don’t glide. I’m doing what I want...how I want...and I know God will save me! Even if he can’t save my body! So.....I ask you again. Do you believe in God! YES! Says I. He then asked....do you get air sick? Nope! My Dad’s a pilot...you guys do whatever! He just smiled..nodded towards the pilots....and off we went! Way up....then thumping them blades down....sharp Rights n lefts...looking straight down...twisting around! I’m just yelling YA HOO! His hand on my back just in case.....we settled down abit. He says.i suppose we should go do some training and talking....Do you want a headset? NO I’m fine! This is your show buddy! Let’s go see God! They seemed pleased...great guys! The best! And them signal mirrors? Ya get a few dozen on ya...it’s distracting....for miles. Nice! I was pulling CP duty..monitoring the radio...was playing cards with the crews and asked if I could go up.they said...we’ll see what we can do. YA HOO!
Absolutely amazing.
I sat on the edge of the Huey...looking at my boots. Training Flight. Familiar training but I’ve never seen it from up here. Suddenly the PJ says.”Do you believe in God. And I said.”Yes...I think so.” He says”I appreciate your analytical response....ya know these things don’t glide. I’m doing what I want...how I want...and I know God will save me! Even if he can’t save my body! So.....I ask you again. Do you believe in God! YES! Says I. He then asked....do you get air sick? Nope! My Dad’s a pilot...you guys do whatever! He just smiled..nodded towards the pilots....and off we went! Way up....then thumping them blades down....sharp Rights n lefts...looking straight down...twisting around! I’m just yelling YA HOO! His hand on my back just in case.....we settled down abit. He says.i suppose we should go do some training and talking....Do you want a headset? NO I’m fine! This is your show buddy! Let’s go see God! They seemed pleased...great guys! The best! And them signal mirrors? Ya get a few dozen on ya...it’s distracting....for miles. Nice! I was pulling CP duty..monitoring the radio...was playing cards with the crews and asked if I could go up.they said...we’ll see what we can do. YA HOO!
SERE class of 8501
He isn't a Pararescueman, he is an officer and they are Combat Rescue Officers