AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO David "Boomer" Smith PART 1

Aircrew Interview by Mike Young

Aug 9, 202638:12Games & Hobbies

Send us Fan Mail David "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the Fighter...

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