I have a birch tree out in the backyard too Bernie, right next to the crab apple tree that's blooming right now. Been on a few We had OA-37 "Inflight Emergencies" when I was station at Osan AB, South Korea (85). Think they have A-10s there now. Have to watch out for those intakes on the OA-37s when doing egress. Know what your saying & talking about hear early morning flightline noise of aircraft engines cranking up. Getting ready, preflighting to takeoff for the days mission. The Missis use to complain about the early noise until I told her that the noise is the "Sounds of Freedom." Good audioboo Bernie & thank you for it.
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