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Hornet Ball 2014

Paco Chierici 9 Comments Navy

My buddy Wingnut is not only an intrepid and steely-eyed fighter pilot who has already garnered some well deserved ink here on FighterSweep, but he also happens to be a pretty damn good filmmaker.  This is his 2014 Hornet Ball video. It may not have been his intention, but here at FighterSweep: Navy Edition, it seems like a pretty clear throwing down of the gauntlet at our gentler service.`

Now I’m not saying the Air Force guys are soft and cuddly.  But other than Iron Eagle 1 through 13, the video evidence certainly speaks for itself.  Sure, they pull a drag chute anytime they are forced to land on a runway less than 12,000 feet long, and retire to their overly-lush base golf courses to lick their wounds.  But I’m sure that, somewhere between Zoomba classes and snapping on their snazzy scarves, they must be doing something worth watching.  Square dancing in the East Rec Room at 11?

C’mon Air Force!  Let’s see what you’ve got.  And no, you can’t feature all the wonderful drones you fly.

Fight’s on!

About the Author

Paco Chierici flew A-6E Intruders and F-14A Tomcats during his 10 year active duty career. He flew the F-5 Tiger II for a further 10 years as a Bandit concurrent with his employment as a commercial pilot. Paco is currently a 737 captain. Paco is also the creator and producer of the award winning naval aviation documentary Speed and Angels. Paco has written articles for various international and domestic magazines as well as regular contributions to Fighter Sweep. He has signed with an agent to represent the sale of his debut novel, Lions in the Sky, a naval aviation thriller. Paco has the standard panoply of medals and ribbons but his proudest accomplishment is the Top Nugget award for landing grades from his first deployment.

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