Re: Errr. Pardon?

----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan M Gill <monty@arcadia.turner.com>
To: <gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU>
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 6:43 AM
Subject: Re: Errr. Pardon?

Lots of stuff snipped:

>
> One of the other idea was to use the C5 as a tactical aircraft for
> tactical drops. Now that would have been impressive! I would have
gladly
> paid extra taxes to see that kind of massive airdrop. I certainly
think
> it would have been better than the C-13 with all its teething
troubles.
> Better a tried and true airframe with nice updates. Too many
composites
> are the C-13's weakness IMO.
>
>

They tried to get us to volunteer for the C5 drops while I was in the
82nd
at Ft Bragg.  Yikes.  That thing would just rip you out the door.

Bob