anyone know much about Buzz Aldrin

[El Diablo]

Hi all.
I will be meeting buzz in the next few weeks and want to talk to him about his Air Force career rather than bore him with the usual 'what's it like in space' questions he gets bombarded with daily.

Does anyone know what Fighter Squadrons he flew with in Korea?
(I think he was with the 51st FW, 16 Fighter Interceptor Sqn but can't seem to be able to confirm that)

Any help is much appreciated.

[Eric Mc]

El Diablo said:

Hi all.
I will be meeting buzz in the next few weeks and want to talk to him about his Air Force career rather than bore him with the usual 'what's it like in space' questions he gets bombarded with daily.

Does anyone know what Fighter Squadrons he flew with in Korea?
(I think he was with the 51st FW, 16 Fighter Interceptor Sqn but can't seem to be able to confirm that)

Any help is much appreciated.

Read his biography "Magnificent Desolation". It is very, very good.

5 Topics I would avoid -

How did you get on with your dad?
Why didn't the other astronauts like you?
Yes, Neil really should have been the first out onto the lunar surface.
What drink are you having?
How's Bart Sibrel doing these days?

In fact, I'm sure he's a great guy to chat to. He has plenty to say.
Lucky you.

[richardxjr]

He charges $$$ for autographs doesn't he?

[Waynester]

Not sure Buzz was all that impressed with Ali G!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xLN5-1QGRM&fea...

[Seight_Returns]

Whilst doubtless he'll appreciate you having taken an interest in his life pre-Apollo - old fighter pilots are 2 a penny, whilst the opportunity to meet one of the 9 surviving moonwalkers is a priceless opportunity.

I've read countless books about the Apollo programme - but I'd still want to hear from the horse's mouth what it felt like to be there - even if it is the same question everyone asks.

From what I hear - Buzz is one of the most interesting and engaging of the surviving Apollo guys.

I'm deeply jealous.

[Caruso]

Eric Mc said:

Read his biography "Magnificent Desolation". It is very, very good.

5 Topics I would avoid -

How did you get on with your dad?
Why didn't the other astronauts like you?
Yes, Neil really should have been the first out onto the lunar surface.
What drink are you having?
How's Bart Sibrel doing these days?

In fact, I'm sure he's a great guy to chat to. He has plenty to say.
Lucky you.

Another one to add to the list: Vietnam...where were you then?

[Hugo a Gogo]

Caruso said:

Eric Mc said:

Read his biography "Magnificent Desolation". It is very, very good.

5 Topics I would avoid -

How did you get on with your dad?
Why didn't the other astronauts like you?
Yes, Neil really should have been the first out onto the lunar surface.
What drink are you having?
How's Bart Sibrel doing these days?

In fact, I'm sure he's a great guy to chat to. He has plenty to say.
Lucky you.

Another one to add to the list: Vietnam...where were you then?

er, on the moon?

[Marf]

Ask him how good it felt to do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOo6aHSY8hU

[andy_s]

[blueedge]

El Diablo said:

Does anyone know what Fighter Squadrons he flew with in Korea?
(I think he was with the 51st FW, 16 Fighter Interceptor Sqn but can't seem to be able to confirm that)

Any help is much appreciated.

You are correct that it was the 51st FIW, 16th FIS which he flew with during Korea, he piloted the F-86F and was out there from late 1952 to the armistice in July 1953. I believe he shot down two Mig-15s, and I'm pretty sure somewhere on the web you can find a picture from his Sabre of one of the Migs after he shot it down.

[mcelliott]

You could ask him if it's true that his mother's maiden name is Moon.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Ask him about the monolith on Phobos and report back your findings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDIXvpjnRws

What a fantastic opportunity you have there.

[qube_TA]

I've met him once, albeit very briefly, very, very cool person.

[Simpo Two]

Westy Pre-Lit said:

Ask him about the monolith on Phobos and report back your findings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDIXvpjnRws

How would he know of a monolith on Phobos, unless it was so big it could be seen by a fly-by probe? Seems a bit Erik von Daniken to me.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

Well there seems to be something there, shame really as in all clips on youtube always end at that point, would be interesting to hear what was said afterwards.

Plus it came right from the horses mouth so to speak.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV7_iGgs7U4&fea...

The litta Portaytaa don't look much like a space station to me though.

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Saturday 17th September 07:03

[Eric Mc]

Phobos is an odd place but I will assume what's going on there is a natural phenomenon until there is more durect evidence otherwise.

[jmorgan]

I thought he was pulling someone leg with that. Looks like it worked.

There have been a few visits in the last few years by a few and I have never had the chance to attend. I would not have a clue what to ask.

[Simpo Two]

jmorgan said:

I thought he was pulling someone leg with that. Looks like it worked.

It crossed my mind, but I considered that Buzz was not the kind of person to make things up for effect. I guess he is.