Kilo147 posted:There were a lot of things we couldn't do in an SR-71, but we were the fastest guys on the block and loved reminding our fellow aviators of this fact. People often asked us if, because of this fact, it was fun to fly the jet. Fun would not be the first word I would use to describe flying this plane. Intense, maybe. Even cerebral. But there was one day in our Sled experience when we would have to say that it was pure fun to be the fastest guys out there, at least for a moment. It's weird, because I have the book and this has a ton of embellishment to it. I mean, as a standalone, you kind of need the background, but my copy doesn't have this version of it.
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Two Finger posted:It's weird, because I have the book and this has a ton of embellishment to it. I mean, as a standalone, you kind of need the background, but my copy doesn't have this version of it. Brian Shul has mined the living poo poo out of that story and the more embellished version is one he has told at numerous speaking engagements he has done over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EhdaPo5W8
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# ? May 8, 2016 01:14 |
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I really want to read that book but it is 250 loving dollars at minimum.
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# ? May 8, 2016 02:54 |
ausgezeichnet posted:Brian Shul has mined the living poo poo out of that story and the more embellished version is one he has told at numerous speaking engagements he has done over the years. ahhhh, i didn't know this but that makes sense too - it's a loving great story in any form, i'd be dressing it up a bit too
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# ? May 8, 2016 02:55 |
Why the gently caress is that book so expensive? Did they guy only publish 12 copies with gold leaf filigree or something?
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# ? May 8, 2016 04:37 |
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chitoryu12 posted:Why the gently caress is that book so expensive? Did they guy only publish 12 copies with gold leaf filigree or something? That's not all that bad as long out of print hardcover books that are also really interesting go. Look up "Ignition! an informal history of liquid rocket propellants." Edit: it's been quoted a number of times in that "chemicals I won't work with" blog, to give you an idea what kind of book we're talking about. Blue Footed Booby has a new favorite as of 04:54 on May 8, 2016 |
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chitoryu12 posted:Why the gently caress is that book so expensive? Did they guy only publish 12 copies with gold leaf filigree or something? it had a really limited run and is hella cool
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Two Finger posted:ahhhh, i didn't know this but that makes sense too - it's a loving great story in any form, i'd be dressing it up a bit too A good story deserves embellishment, as the man said.
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It's not even out of print, you can still buy it from his gallery's website. They only sell commemorative and anniversary editions though, which I guess is why it starts at $250. E: looks like I was wrong and the $250 one is just a regular edition, so I have no idea why they keep it priced so high. They'd make a shitload of money if they did a $50 edition or something like that, since so many people want to buy it but can't really bring themselves to spend $250 on a book. the future is WOW has a new favorite as of 05:40 on May 8, 2016 |
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There's also a great story out there about the development of the Tomahawk. Engineers were sitting around at lunch commenting on how it would be neat if they could tell a weapon where to go and it started with hitting the right city block, then the right building, then the right side of a building, and eventually they got it down to hitting something the size of a microwave. All from guys sitting around the lunch table...
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Manohar Aich won the Mr Universe bodybuilding contest back in 1952 when he was 38 years old: Here's how he looked when he was 75: Here's how he looks today, aged 102: He's only 4'11" but I'm 100% certain he could still kick the living poo poo out of me with astonishing ease
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# ? May 9, 2016 15:03 |
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Snowglobe of Doom posted:Manohar Aich won the Mr Universe bodybuilding contest back in 1952 when he was 38 years old: Speaking of old dudes doing awesome poo poo, here's a kendo match between a 93 year old and a 102 year old. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=qbLpfxbHyJE
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Snowglobe of Doom posted:Manohar Aich won the Mr Universe bodybuilding contest back in 1952 when he was 38 years old: To hell with the rotten fruits of the military-industrial complex that is loving our nation and starving our children and murdering innocents the world over, this guy is badass. Even at 102 he's healthier than roughly 90% of the people reading this thread.
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Screaming Idiot posted:To hell with the rotten fruits of the military-industrial complex that is loving our nation and starving our children ...
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# ? May 9, 2016 23:48 |
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It is, and I don't need to post the Eisenhower quote here, you all know it.
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# ? May 10, 2016 05:22 |
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KFBR392 posted:It is, and I don't need to post the Eisenhower quote here, you all know it. Eisenhower was also a shithead, though. Maybe try a Smedley Butler quote.
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KFBR392 posted:It is, and I don't need to post the Eisenhower quote here, you all know it. This isn't the thread for it and you know it.
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# ? May 10, 2016 11:05 |
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I've always loved these things. Even as a kid.
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Soulex posted:I've always loved these things. Even as a kid. Happy Brrrt Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvIJvPj_pjE
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# ? May 10, 2016 23:51 |
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Is that a Type 21?
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Screaming Idiot posted:To hell with the rotten fruits of the military-industrial complex that is loving our nation and starving our children and murdering innocents the world over, this guy is badass. Even at 102 he's healthier than roughly 90% of the people reading this thread. Actually blowing poo poo up is badass as gently caress maybe you should quit being a piss baby?
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# ? May 11, 2016 00:29 |
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DEJA VU
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# ? May 11, 2016 00:49 |
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Thump! posted:Actually blowing poo poo up is badass as gently caress maybe you should quit being a piss baby? Nothing is more badass than bombed out villages in some third world hell hole! Except if you replaced all the bombs with babies and dropped them from 10.000 feet! Murdered babies! Oorah! Can we have more of this, and less Captain America up there.
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Bundle of Keys posted:Can we have more of this, and less Captain America up there. Take it to the PYF Selfless Pictures thread, Ghandi. This thread has been claimed in the name of meatheads and militaria.
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# ? May 11, 2016 13:29 |
"War is cool" - literally a child
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# ? May 11, 2016 15:04 |
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don't sign your posts
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# ? May 11, 2016 15:24 |
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Sulla-Marius 88 posted:"War is cool" - literally a child Ugh shut up please Here's some people cutting things with swords. I know the first guy personally, he's legit. https://youtu.be/kL9BQV9YPlU Oh wait, I mean, look at these horrible monsters using their war toys to show their effectiveness at killing people!
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Verisimilidude posted:Oh wait, I mean, look at these horrible monsters using their war toys to show their effectiveness at killing people! Checks out
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# ? May 11, 2016 15:30 |
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Huh, had no idea battleship drifting was a thing
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# ? May 11, 2016 22:27 |
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BOOTY-ADE posted:Huh, had no idea battleship drifting was a thing They have aircraft carrier drifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4KnCqcTEOU
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Sulla-Marius 88 posted:"War is cool" - literally a child Machines that make war are cool.
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# ? May 12, 2016 00:25 |
Beastie posted:Machines that make war are cool. i humbly submit the SR71 and the A10 as fine examples of this
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# ? May 12, 2016 00:27 |
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The insane level of detail on that costume is amazing. I love the tribal art on the helmet and suit. It's really a beauty of a costume and unlike most of the "OMG UPDATED LEATHER ARMOR BULLSHIT" that ends up in most movies, this looks pretty badass. Check out http://hollywoodmoviecostumesandprops.blogspot.com/2016/04/chadwick-bosemans-black-panther-costume.html for more pics and info.
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# ? May 12, 2016 01:41 |
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People who think war is cool has never been in it. Or you're infantry. Seriously war is more trying to not die of heat stroke taking a poo poo in a porta potty than blowing stuff up
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Soulex posted:People who think war is cool has never been in it. Irregardless, drifting a Destroyer is loving awesome.
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Kilo147 posted:Irregardless, drifting a Destroyer is loving awesome. Now they should ramp the motherfucker.
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