Did Jamie tell You that I indeed write that report ? I just sent him the first draft for the next issue that will include a full J-20A-report.
A good reporter never reveals his sources,,,, but the "Brat has connections in high places, and if you count the nine months prior to my birth,,,, the handsome guy in the MC-130E had a Top-Secret security clearance, and an office in the US Embassy in Saigon, during the 1968 TET offensive, worked for MACVSOG,, and had a $100,000 price placed on his head by the VC, long after he came home to Sewart AFB, Tn.
What he didn't know, really wasn't worth knowing, and NO he never talked, but I have been able to do some sleuthing,, and I have his service records in my bedroom... you can tell by the look on his face?? that he didn't tolerate fools well,,,particularly from his eldest son,,,, I never lacked for discipline?? but he didn't find out everything.
I promise I will buy at least one copy of your outstanding article,, and I hope Jamie does a nice Centerfold Spread of the J-20,,, hopefully featuring MISS NOVEMBER! oh, and don't tell the "Honey Badger",,, she's already pretty jealous of all these pretty airplanes!
Congratulations brother, I am very proud to be a fellow Sino Defenser with you,,, in fact every time I pick up your magazine, the FIRST thing, (after the Pretty Cover Picture) I look for is your by-line! I never fail to be amazed with the content, nor the editing that you share, and we are truly blessed here on SDF to have a writer of your caliber and connections,,,, even if our little buddy doesn't believe us? LOL
I really don't have any desire to travel, but my bags are packed waiting on your call that we are going to Chengdu for a full work-up on the J-20! I'll be carrying your camera's and bags, and saying yes sir!