Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doesn't it make you wonder what the real agenda is when this gov't is closing military bases all around the country yet demanding to build a new one ? The wealthy constituents who made a fortune on the Fort Sheridan closing with all the prime lakefont real estate are not an isolated instance..... Ric Carter <ricc@mindspring.com> wrote: AND, our Navy is currently demanding to build a practice landing filed adjacent to one of the hottest waterfowl spots on the East Coast -- Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Hundreds of thousands of swans, geese, and ducks winter here. The Navy continues to insist that the waterfowl will present no problem for their practicing carrier landings. Ric Carter http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/ricc/ On May 10, 2007, at 5:02 AM, G Hopkinson wrote: > I have seen first hand the effect of much smaller (live) birds on > fast jets in flight. In one instance here, one crew > member was killed instantly in the collision _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons. You are crunchy and go well with ketchup. --------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.