sferrin wrote:
Never heard of a pilot calling the F-15 "Battlestar Galactica". Certainly not like the F-16 is referred to as the Viper.
I admit I am unable to find my source right now, so it may be a book that is packed from a recent move. Long story short, I recall reading that back in the late 70s pilots referred to the Eagle as the B.G. due to it's size and overwhelming capability.
I did find the following at
http://www.coastcomp.com/av/fltline2/nickname.htmF-14--Tomcat------------Turkey, Bombcat (bomb capable version), Peeping Tom (equipped w/TARPS), Tomturkey
F-15A/C--Eagle----------Rhodan, Flying Tennis Court, Starship, Ego Jet
F-15E--Strike Eagle------Mudhen, Beagle (Bomb Eagle)
F-16--Fighting Falcon----Lawn Dart*, Viper, Electric Jet
F/A-18--Hornet-----------Plastic Bug, Bug