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General Discussion => Hysterical History => Topic started by: Garibaldi on July 30, 2012, 03:37:46 AM

Title: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Garibaldi on July 30, 2012, 03:37:46 AM
I thought this was interesting. Dunno if you can actually read the text, but here it is...

(http://i.imgur.com/vqWAp.jpg)
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 07:59:17 AM
Who was in charge of Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol in 1947?  I hardly think it was a top secret assignment in 1947 to have their name blanked out.
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Critical AOA on August 01, 2012, 10:01:48 PM
Hmmmm... this gives me an idea for a new addition to the discussion on hats / covers...... tin foil anyone?   8)
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: AngelWings on August 01, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on August 01, 2012, 10:01:48 PM
Hmmmm... this gives me an idea for a new addition to the discussion on hats / covers...... tin foil anyone?   8)
Hey, not a bad idea! Reflective, gray, ranger roll ready, keeps head warm in the winter! You should get a medal for this!
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 10:43:11 PM
I knew I saw this discussion somewhere before:

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0 (http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0)

Keneth Arnold, the person who's sighting popularized "flying saucers/discs" was also a member of CAP.
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Garibaldi on August 01, 2012, 10:52:58 PM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 10:43:11 PM
I knew I saw this discussion somewhere before:

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0 (http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0)

Keneth Arnold, the person who's sighting popularized "flying saucers/discs" was also a member of CAP.

So can we or can't we join the Area 51 Composite Squadron?
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Critical AOA on August 01, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Quote from: Garibaldi on August 01, 2012, 10:52:58 PM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 10:43:11 PM
I knew I saw this discussion somewhere before:

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0 (http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0)

Keneth Arnold, the person who's sighting popularized "flying saucers/discs" was also a member of CAP.

So can we or can't we join the Area 51 Composite Squadron?

Yes, but first you have to get your Roswell Ranger Wings.  They come in digitals by the way.
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: SarDragon on August 01, 2012, 10:58:57 PM
Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on August 01, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Quote from: Garibaldi on August 01, 2012, 10:52:58 PM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 10:43:11 PM
I knew I saw this discussion somewhere before:

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0 (http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0)

Keneth Arnold, the person who's sighting popularized "flying saucers/discs" was also a member of CAP.

So can we or can't we join the Area 51 Composite Squadron?

Yes, but first you have to get your Roswell Ranger Wings.  They come in digitals by the way.

Binary, octal, decimal, BCD, duodecimal, or hex?
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
Laugh now, but just wait until the mothership arrives.
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: PWK-GT on August 02, 2012, 04:01:44 AM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
Laugh now, but just wait until the mothership arrives.

"Take us to your leaders...but first: So where can we get our ABUs. We'd really like to have some ABU's now. Please."
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Eclipse on August 02, 2012, 04:08:21 AM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
Laugh now, but just wait until the mothership arrives.

Who said it hasn't?...earthling....
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Eclipse on August 02, 2012, 04:08:52 AM
Quote from: Garibaldi on August 01, 2012, 10:52:58 PM
So can we or can't we join the Area 51 Composite Squadron?

Those who "can" already know the answer.
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Garibaldi on August 02, 2012, 04:09:44 AM
Quote from: Eclipse on August 02, 2012, 04:08:21 AM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
Laugh now, but just wait until the mothership arrives.

Who said it hasn't?...earthling....

Klaatu...Barada...Niktu...nanu nanu...goobity goobity goobity
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: Garibaldi on August 02, 2012, 04:11:42 AM
Quote from: PWK-GT on August 02, 2012, 04:01:44 AM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
Laugh now, but just wait until the mothership arrives.

"Take us to your leaders...but first: So where can we get our ABUs. We'd really like to have some ABU's now. Please."

Here's the secret sign you'll need to get access to their stock:

(http://i.imgur.com/szzAA.gif)

Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: spacecommand on August 02, 2012, 07:40:38 AM
On a serious note, not everyone who reports a UFO or believes in the existence of extraterrestrials are whacks. 
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: usafcap1 on November 25, 2012, 12:33:33 PM
Quote from: Garibaldi on August 01, 2012, 10:52:58 PM
Quote from: spacecommand on August 01, 2012, 10:43:11 PM
I knew I saw this discussion somewhere before:

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0 (http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=12783.0)

Keneth Arnold, the person who's sighting popularized "flying saucers/discs" was also a member of CAP.

So can we or can't we join the Area 51 Composite Squadron?

http://area051.wawg.cap.gov/ (http://area051.wawg.cap.gov/)
Title: Re: CAP, UFOs and the X-Files
Post by: The Infamous Meerkat on February 18, 2013, 02:38:09 PM
That patch is bomb. :P I want one.