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    Roman's Operation - "Bangin Me Head" - Visual/IR Recon OPS

    Taking off from Tansonnhat for Nhatrang in "Piglets" Grumman OV-1C Mohawk, FSX & FSRealWX Pro, Visual & IR Recon portion.

    "Dawn Patrol"
    Roman

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    1st recon leg in the books..

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...fDFTsWQ5eQrqro



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    Looks like it's going to be a hot one.



    Need the IR to see in the valley.



    Hot is right! Coming in that is...



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    Roman

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    Leg II

    Leg II - Nha Trang AFB to Phucat AFB on the dawn patrol, another warm and humid morning with lightning & CBs in the distance.
    Roman

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    @ Phucat AB, nearly lost last night's Scotch & this mornings chipped beef. It was a very bumpy ride with downpours and plenty of lightning.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...xvCyT0uIfLVELk



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    Looking ominous.



    Getting darker as the flight goes on.

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    Roman

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    Leg III

    Resuming the dawn patrol mission after a 2 day break. VVPC Phucat --> VVDN DaNang.

    The baseball field is "still" active after the past few days festivities.

    Roman

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    Arrived at VVDN DaNang, the weather changed considerably along the trip. From clear to mostly cloudy with CB/TSRA.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...1uvFOhAB3MMv6k



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    Going to hang with the "big boys" @ DaNang.

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    Roman

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    Leg IV

    Craig,, LOL!

    Morning patrol - Heading towards Haiphong from Danang.
    Roman

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    Arrived at Haiphong, visual recon found no threats.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...uTWeOSRjm8ldCQ



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    New "Miss Piggy" flight helmet!



    Craig, this is what the air brakes are for... Diving in for a landing.. LOL!

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    Roman

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    LEG V

    Short run to Hanoi (VVNB), low level visual recon.
    Roman

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    Made to Hanoi (VVNB).

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...gELidF4zZd6BRQ



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    A hazy day in North Vietnam, "Looks Like Rain".

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    Roman

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    Leg VI

    Morning ops to that postage stamp they call Dienbien (VVDB).
    Roman

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    Arrived safely - WX of no factor. Clear.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...nVvBwFu0SQsXt4



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    Don't want to end up like those "Air America" DC-3/C-47s half buried after being non-repairable - that's a negative.

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    Roman

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    Leg VII

    Morning sortie #2, off to Udon Thani (VTUD).
    Roman

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    Arrived at Udon Thani (VTUD/VTED).

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...RohQ6wnQhxoy7M



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    Good to be with some "friendly's" again.

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    Roman

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    Leg VIII

    Starting out for Nakhon Phanom (VTUW) - A marathon day awaits.
    Roman

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    Arrived at VTUW - need more coffee!



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    Roman

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    Leg IX

    Continuing on to Ubon Ratchathani in the Mohawk.

    Warbirds in Review @ Airventure - http://livestream.com/accounts/11327...deos/131184824
    Roman

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    Arrived at VTUU as the storms roll in.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...VOkod9bXW5dyt0



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    "And the Thunder Rolls"

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    Roman

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    Leg X

    Morning flight to Korat (VTUN).
    Roman

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    Leg XI ( Late Arrival )

    Finishing up the OV-1 runs although past the deadline.

    Headin to Takhli (VTPI).
    Roman

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    Made it to Takhli just fine. A quick turn around and off to Taphao (VTBU) to finish up.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...vJglylr1lmjUuA



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    Roman

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    Leg XII

    Finished up the OV-1 @ Taphao.

    http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...jSKkaJlqxEnhpg



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