The Annoyed Man wrote:I have trouble believing that they pumped up for missions by gathering a football huddle and chanting "We Fight! We Fight! WE FIGHT! before climbing into the cockpit. I'd be more willing to bet that many of them spent that time in prayer, reading their Bibles, catching up on sleep, and writing letters to loved ones.
I don't know TAM. Fighter pilots are different animals. Having been in a fighter squadron I've witnessed this type of behavior. It does seem over the top and it probably is, but I can't completely discount it.