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1986 story - Marine Accused of Taking El Toro Jet on 2 a.m. Joy Ride
A record-breaking young glider pilot, now an enlisted flight mechanic, took an unauthorized pre-dawn joy ride Friday in an $18-million jet fighter based at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, officials said. He was identified as Lance Cpl. Howard A. Foote Jr., 21, of Los Alamitos. The Marine Corps said he donned a flight suit at 2 a.m. Friday and climbed aboard an unarmed A-4M Skyhawk. He took off from an unlighted runway, flew about 50 miles and returned to the base half an hour later, officials… (articles.latimes.com) More...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk
Im confused.... says his 21 but says he joined the USMC in 1986? OR am I just reading it wrong.
The story is from 1986 as well (see the squawk title and article timestamp)
The Scooter was one of my Fav Aircraft. Thought it was the best Blue Angels aircraft bar none. Would take them over anything else the Angels flew and or flying.
Got to work on them in A School. We had 7 scooters to practice on.
Got to work on them in A School. We had 7 scooters to practice on.
That is some serious balls for a Lance Corporal!
Wonder where that fellow is today.
