Fighter Pilot who doesn't talk about himself?

[snake020]

So I was at a mess dress event tonight and saw an AF O-5 with pilot wings and miniature Naval Aviator wings on as well. Thought maybe I could get a story or two out of him about his experience:

Me: "Sir, you were an exchange pilot?"
O-5: "yup."
Me: "What'd you fly?"
O-5 "Hornet."

Then he went back to drinking and the "convo" went dead.

Is this normal for a fighter guy, or is this another air forceism?

 

[USMC Helo Bubba]

So I was at a mess dress event tonight and saw an AF O-5 with pilot wings and miniature Naval Aviator wings on as well. Thought maybe I could get a story or two out of him about his experience:

Me: "Sir, you were an exchange pilot?"
O-5: "yup."
Me: "What'd you fly?"
O-5 "Hornet."

Then he went back to drinking and the "convo" went dead.

Is this normal for a fighter guy, or is this another air forceism?

I smell a fish..every fighter jock I know has one favorite subject HIM...besides whats up with the dual wings?

 

[phrogpilot73]

I smell a fish..every pilot I know has two favorite subjects HIMSELF and HIS AIRCRAFT...besides whats up with the dual wings?

Edited for accuracy...

 

[skidkid]

I'm guessing his drink was more interesting than you.

 

[zab1001]

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Flash]

I smell a fish..every fighter jock I know has one favorite subject HIM...besides whats up with the dual wings?

I have known a couple of USAF exchange pilots who proudly wore Naval Aviator wings with their silver ones if they landed on the boat. Same deal with prior Navy guys in the Air Force, who had originally earned their wings in the Navy.

 

[A4sForever]

So I was at a mess dress ... saw an AF O-5 with pilot wings and miniature Naval Aviator wings ....maybe I could get a story or two out of him about his experience: ....he went back to drinking and the "convo" went dead.....

Unless he invited you over 'cause he wants to be your Daddy, or unless you're buyin' .... what did you expect???

I would have farted and walked away ...

 

[KSUFLY]

I know a guy that flies the U-2 after switching from the Navy. He flew F-14s in the Navy and proudly wears both sets of wings.

 

[BigIron]

A lot of guys now flying in the ANG used to be AD Navy, and wear both.

 

[A4sForever]

I have known a couple of USAF exchange pilots who proudly wore Naval Aviator wings ...

I know some USMC Naval Aviators who got their initial "wings" in the Air Force ... but they never wore their Wings of Lead.

Funny how it works ...

 

[A4sForever]

....Then he went back to drinking and the "convo" went dead. Is this normal for a fighter guy...

And since none of you have figured it out ... YES .... this is quite normal.

Fighter jocks "talk" with their hands ... not their mouths. And if you are drinking, the chit-chat becomes even more problematical.

I was once asked "what time is it??" at a party ... I looked at my watch and promptly dumped my beer on the head of one of the wives seated next to where I was standing ...

"What time was it"???

It was time for her to leave ....

Talk or drink --- take your pick .... you can't do both.

*sigh* .... rookies ....

 

[HercDriver]

I have known a couple of USAF exchange pilots who proudly wore Naval Aviator wings with their silver ones if they landed on the boat. Same deal with prior Navy guys in the Air Force, who had originally earned their wings in the Navy.

Wearing wings for just an exchange tour seems so Air Force...any chance to have all manner of geegaws pinned/hanging on their chest. Badges for everything, ferChrissakes!

Sure, prior service I can see keeping your wings, but for an exchange tour it seems strange.

 

[snake020]

Badges for everything, ferChrissakes!

It's the air force, what did you expect? They even have badges for band and historian.

 

[joboy_2.0]

I was once asked "what time is it??" at a party ... I looked at my watch and promptly dumped my beer on the head of one of the wives seated next to where I was standing ...

"What time was it"???

It was time for her to leave ....

. That's pretty damn funny.

 

[USMC Helo Bubba]

And since none of you have figured it out ... YES .... this is quite normal.

Fighter jocks "talk" with their hands ... not their mouths. And if you are drinking, the chit-chat becomes even more problematical.

I was once asked "what time is it??" at a party ... I looked at my watch and promptly dumped my beer on the head of one of the wives seated next to where I was standing ...

"What time was it"???

It was time for her to leave ....

Talk or drink --- take your pick .... you can't do both.

*sigh* .... rookies ....

OK - I've been holding backon this one, but am I the only guy on here to notice that A-4s has been EVERYWHERE and done EVERTYTHING and knows EVERYTHING about the USMC. Im just doing some math here I have been in for 15 yrs - and dont know half of the places etc that he does...so even if he was in for 30 yrs-- Im just thinking out loud here.