Tonkanut, I got to play at being a kid for 15 extra years, I was able to fly in every billet held, which was not career enhancing but what I relished. I had to give up my license in 2002 due to medical issues and injuries. You have to love it when your given an aircraft, a fuel card and a mission to enjoy, combat was not always fun but the pleasure of flying is something near spiritual that is seldom replicated.
A good Harley trip , working on one of my classic vehicles and trains and grandkids combined come close these days and much safer.
I am a 65 year old kid who never grew up, but do get yanked into the adult world all too often these days.
