Selim- Yes, I flew (according to Top Gun) "rubber dog sh*t" all over the world and flew into Incirlik too many times in a C-141. While I wanted to get enough time to dive on the southern coast, I never did. Maybe yet, one day.
I had my share of brews to get through the lousy quonset hut living and very little to do, on that AF base. I think I got as far as the front gate of the base, once, to look at some rugs, though.
We flew through there for fighter squadron support as well as shuttling personnel in and out, via Athens, and Northern Italy to Germany.
I ordered three Vettes, all 4-speeds, from the GM Overseas dealer at Ramstein AB, Germany; one L-82 Silver Anniversary '78 and two '79s. I resold them all for a small profit, but have a verbal agreement to repurchase the Silver for the same price, one day, from the guy (in Vallejo, CA) who bought it and a Pace Car. (see last line, paragraph one)
The Silver had an (rare) oyster interior and the optional CB radio. My first son rode back to Charleston, SC in the rear, his carseat wedged in tightly, while my wife and I warmed the front leather. I was the 'Silver Bullet' on the CB, especially once the engine was broken in, on the trip from the East Orange, New Jersey, dealer.
The first '79 (L-82) was red, with a similar interior; was the first '79 in town, and the Florida buyer was there to take delivery for his girlfriend. I got very few miles with it.
The second '79 was a real beauty, dark blue with silver leather and the optional front and rear spoilers. It, also, had the L-82 and the optional slotted aluminum wheels. I sold that one to my sis-in-law in SoCalif, and drove it there from Charley, South. I remember how hard it was to follow the break-in, which happened around Birmingham, Alabama. I tried a short nap in the back of the car near Little Rock, but finally wore out and had to sleep in SanteFe, New Mexico. Seems, long haul/no sleep is well ingrained!
Oh, we were talking about Turkey and cold weather driving?
