Warbird Information Exchange

cold war era usaf strategic air command crews had some well deserved benefits / perks that went along with the job regarding 24 hour alert flights, or on 24 hour scramble status. regardless of rank they got much more than mission whiskey when their mission or duty was completed. the crews were privy to full body massage sessions, steam room / sauna / whirlpool therapy to alleviate the stress, monotiny, & fatigue that came with the duty. obviously their efforts were most appreciated & the perks were not just reserved for the generals & brass.

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

I think they make a mention of this in Strategic Air Command. You never see it but I think it is talked about

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager

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