Thunderbirds Select 2nd Female Pilot

LinkF16SimDude · by **LinkF16SimDude** » 07 Jun 2006, 06:45

Just saw this on the af.mil site. Note the new #6 Opposing Solo :thumb:

Thunderbirds announce 2007 officers

6/6/2006 - Nellis AFB, Nev. (AFPN) -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” has announced its new officers for the 2007 demonstration season, the 54th in the team’s history.

Joining the team on the left wing position at Thunderbird No. 2 is Maj. Chris Austin from the 57th Wing here.

The slot pilot, Thunderbird No. 4, is Maj. William Poteet of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron here.

The 2007 No. 6 pilot, flying the opposing solo position, is Capt. Samantha Weeks of the 12th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

The operations officer, Thunderbird No. 7, the team’s second in command, is Maj. Robert Skelton of Headquarters U.S. Air Forces Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The team’s newest executive officer, Thunderbird No. 10, is Capt. Amy Glisson of the Air Force District of Washington at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.

Joining the team as the maintenance officer, Thunderbird No. 11, is Capt. Charles Ploetz of the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Spangdahlem AB, Germany.

Rounding out the newest 2007 officers is the public affairs officer, Thunderbird No. 12, Capt. Elizabeth Kreft of the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB, Va.

Returning to lead the team for a second season as commander is Lt. Col. Kevin Robbins, Thunderbird No. 1.

The other returning members of the 2006 team who complete the 2007 team include: Maj. Nicole Malachowski, Thunderbird No. 3, right wing; Maj. Ed Casey, Thunderbird No. 5, lead solo; Maj. Tad Clark, Thunderbird No. 8, advance pilot and narrator; and Maj. (Dr.) Dan Mirski, Thunderbird No. 9, the team’s flight surgeon.

So with FiFi returning, that makes the score thus far: T-birds 2, Everybody else...0. :wink:

Also see: <a href="news_article1832.html">Thunderbirds select 2nd female pilot for the 2007 season</a>

Meathook · by **Meathook** » 07 Jun 2006, 11:32

Outstanding, I hope she does well, a new era for this team...I love it

parrothead · by **parrothead** » 07 Jun 2006, 20:40

Sierra Hotel :thumb:

!!!

Anyone know if Samantha has defensive jewelry :twisted:

???

Scorpion1alpha · by **Scorpion1alpha** » 08 Jun 2006, 20:01

parrothead wrote:Sierra Hotel !!!

Anyone know if Samantha has defensive jewelry ???

First, you need to check out the merchandise to see if it's worth purchasing..... :twisted:

Meathook · by **Meathook** » 08 Jun 2006, 20:48

The "boys and girls" just buzzed us here at Hill. The pre-show is nice too...should be a great weekend for aviation lovers.

AfterburnerDecalsScott · by **AfterburnerDecalsScott** » 19 Jun 2006, 05:26

Anyone know if Samantha has defensive jewelry ???

Whadda you care, YOU do, LOL!!!

parrothead · by **parrothead** » 19 Jun 2006, 14:22

Sorry to disappoint you, Scott, but she's my EX-girlfriend who's also my roommate :wink:

. No defensive jewelry on my hands

!!!

Meathook · by **Meathook** » 20 Jun 2006, 18:21

OK..I got Wood! Very nice, good looking gal, good on her - best of luck to her...DAMN!

AfterburnerDecalsScott · by **AfterburnerDecalsScott** » 20 Jun 2006, 19:05

Anybody else get e-mail from her today?? Huh? Huh?

So, just me then I guess, :inlove:

Dang Parrot, I SWEAR you'd referred to that girl as your wife at some point, LOL! Maybe 'cause I *&$#ed up and did that to myself, I figured everybody else was that dumb

lawndart · by **lawndart** » 20 Jun 2006, 19:51

AfterburnerDecalsScott wrote:Anybody else get e-mail from her today?? Huh? Huh?

So, just me then I guess,

Dang Parrot, I SWEAR you'd referred to that girl as your wife at some point, LOL! Maybe 'cause I *&$#ed up and did that to myself, I figured everybody else was that dumb

Scott,
If you are in contact with her,i hope your hitting her up for 12FS Eagle ref's rather than boring T-Bird stuff..

cheers,
Gary

AfterburnerDecalsScott · by **AfterburnerDecalsScott** » 20 Jun 2006, 20:03

Exactly. I have Nicole Malachowski's jet refs, and after I got the TONS of stuff back from Elmendorf and read about her selection, I thought it would be neat to do her jet with the 12th, so I started digging, and it paid off this morning.

You hafta love anybody who takes the time to help out a model geek with their jet, LOL!

lawndart · by **lawndart** » 20 Jun 2006, 20:16

AfterburnerDecalsScott wrote:Exactly. I have Nicole Malachowski's jet refs, and after I got the TONS of stuff back from Elmendorf and read about her selection, I thought it would be neat to do her jet with the 12th, so I started digging, and it paid off this morning.

You hafta love anybody who takes the time to help out a model geek with their jet, LOL!

MiG killers???

AfterburnerDecalsScott · by **AfterburnerDecalsScott** » 20 Jun 2006, 20:32

For the love of God Gary....who are you dealing with here? :poke:

lawndart · by **lawndart** » 20 Jun 2006, 20:44

I know,I know..........

:applause:

parrothead · by **parrothead** » 21 Jun 2006, 00:09

AfterburnerDecalsScott wrote:Anybody else get e-mail from her today?? Huh? Huh?

So, just me then I guess,

Dang Parrot, I SWEAR you'd referred to that girl as your wife at some point, LOL! Maybe 'cause I *&$#ed up and did that to myself, I figured everybody else was that dumb

No problemo, Scott

.

I'll just have to make sure to get an autographed 8x10 at the first airshow I see her at

! Make sure you give her our congradulations (especially mine!) on her selection for the Team

!!!