Weird things you have accomplished

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146. I'm a very lucky person. Never paid for one minute of flying time.

In fact, I've been paid for every minute my butt was strapped to an airplane.
I was just in the right place at the right time.

Joined the Alabama Air National Guard in March, 1963.
Took a series of written tests, flight physical, got a security clearance, and and became a 2nd Lt. with a slot in a USAF pilot training class slated for August, 1963.
No boot camp, no basic, no drill sergeant screamin' at ya', no push-ups, no nuthin'.
Just raised my right hand and swore to 'protect and defend' and there I was...an Officer and a Gentleman.


As a Second Balloon, the first time I strapped on a T-37 in pilot training, Uncle was paying me $500 a month for the privilege. Sweet.


Back at my home unit, after graduation, I still got paid for all my duty there.
Later went with TWA and, of course, got paid for that too.
Swell.

Like I said.
Lucky.