Tag Archives: Navigator Training

Flying on “Old Shakey”

Posted on July 9, 2020 by jenorv

After weeks of preparation at Navigator school,  at Mather Air Force Base, we  nav students were set for our first actual airborne mission. Our training aircraft was the twin engine T-29, outfitted with about 12 training stations in the cabin, … Continue reading →

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In the Pit

Posted on January 10, 2020 by jenorv

Having spent a little more than 1,000 hours as a WSO, I first had no clue what to expect when I left Nav School to upgrade to the backseat of the F4. I actually no clue of what to expect … Continue reading →

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