[MilAir] Re: MilAir Digest, Vol 17, Issue 16

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B52HBUFF at sbcglobal.net  writes:
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> So can you shed any light on the 'Gondola' callsign?  
> I'm near Moffett Field, and our units talk about 'Gondola  Bravo'...

 
   The "Gondola" callsign is used by  rescue sqdns to identify the Pararescue 
Jumper retrieval boat, which is usually  either a Zodiak or a Boston Whaler.
   The Patrick AFB boat is referred to  as Gondola Charlie. The Moody AFB 
boat is referred to as Gondola Gator.   PJs jumping from MN 934AW C-130s are 
retrieved by Gondola Yankee.  And  evidently the 129RQW uses Gondola Bravo.
 
AL STERN  Satellite Beach FL
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