2000 Flight hours for Ship 2
This photo was taken for the civilian gentleman in the light colored shirt in the group in front. I cannot remember his name. He was near retirement, and had been on the B-1 forever.
We're celebrating 2,000 flight hours on this aircraft. Add to that the 2.5 lifetimes ship 2 spent on the shaker, and that's pretty damned impressive. If you will look at the vertical tail, you'll notice the striping that indicates this was ship 2 after major modifications, in B-1B configuration. I'll write about that tail paint job someday.
People in forground, left to right
Paul Satterfield, SAC hydraulic tech
Guy who's name is on the tip of my toungue....
Rockwell Quality Inspector
Bo something-or-other, Engine tech and professional jerk
<something> Murphy, Engine tech
Me
Pam <something>, really bad hydraulic tech.