Alter Hase/Old Sea Dog!!

[Brian]

Hi Nick

Easter Bunny, indeed!

I guess I became an Alter Hase following my 1,000th sortie - you'll get there soon!

Cheers
Brian

[John Beaman]

Brian, I seem to recall that it was used as a description for an experienced fighter pilot who who fly in a "jinking" manner changing directions frequently like an "old hare" avoiding a hunter. I.e., by jinking across a field, an alter hasse showed he survived by avoiding being shot, the jinking throwing off a hunter's aim.

[Brian]

Hi John

Thanks for that - I had to do a bit of jinking in my younger days to avoid being shot at by irate husbands! But don't tell the wife.

Cheers
Old Hare