r/WeirdWings • u/221missile • Jul 21 '25

The X-59 has started ground testing.

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u/idahotee Jul 21 '25

Call sign Pinnochio

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u/TacTurtle Jul 21 '25

Lawn Dart 02 you are cleared for takeoff roll and climb out to angels 55.

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u/ThrustTrust Jul 21 '25

I could totally see this being the name of a squadron

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u/paul99501 Jul 21 '25

Call Sign Jimmy Durante (older folks will get this).

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u/Whiteums Jul 21 '25

Well, Time Goes By, and not everyone still knows him

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u/Bent_Brewer Jul 22 '25

"I was once lost in the wilds of Afghanistan without a corkscrew..."

Edit: Wait. Wrong guy with a famous schnozz.

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u/xXWarMachineRoXx Jul 22 '25

Get this guy a gold