Archive - Land, Fly or Die

1960s Recruiting Film

This brings back a lot of memories!

Jun 9 •

January 2025

F-35 Crash at Eielson AFB

On January 28, an F-35 crashed at Eielson AFB in Alaska.

Jan 30 •

December 2024

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Burt Field

Burt and I were classmates at the Zoo, class of 1979.

Dec 26, 2024 •

It has been too long since I posted to Land, Fly or Die.

Dec 19, 2024 •

October 2024

Wild Fighter Jet Near Miss Video

Oct 2, 2024 •

September 2024

Going Mach One with Boom Supersonic

I think the effort by Boom Supersonic to develop a new supersonic transport is one of the great stories in aviation.

Sep 11, 2024 •

August 2024

Boom Supersonic Second Test Flight

If you have been around here for a while, you know I am very interested in Boom Supersonic and the company’s path to building a new supersonic transport…

Aug 27, 2024 •

Not The Air Force of the 1980s

Aug 20, 2024 •

July 2024

Getting Strangelove

When I was a cadet, there was a mandatory formation (meaning you had to be there) to watch the movie Dr.

Jul 6, 2024 •

June 2024

Thoughts on Reports of China Recruiting U.S. Fighter Pilots

In the comments of my last post, I was asked about new concerning China hiring U.S.

Jun 11, 2024 •

Good Times With a Couple of Retired Generals

Last week (5/29-5/31), I flew to Las Vegas to join my buddy, Tom, for the monthly “Boys Night Out” dinner.

Jun 7, 2024 •

May 2024

I want to share some thoughts about Memorial Day.

May 27, 2024 •

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