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Jolly Green

Nickname given to the Sikorsky HH-3 helicopter. Made famous for its rescue missions it flew during the Vietnam War

Lt. Cunningham wal plucked out of enemy territory by a Jolly Green.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

The Hire

A series of short films put out by BMW in 2001-2002 featuring various BMW models. These films starred British actor Clive Owen as a driver for hire.

If you haven't seen The Hire series, you are really missing out on some great films.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

thud

Nickname given to the Republic F-105 Thunderchief. The Thunderchief was primarily used as a Ground attack aircraft during the Vietnam War.

The Thuds rolled in and gave Charlie a wake-up call he'd never forget!

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Miller Killer

Nickname given to the Noordyun UC-64 Norseman, a Canadian-built utility aricraft primarily used for light transportation duties during World War Two. Earned its nickname because musician Glenn Miller died in one when the Norseman carryin him and his enterouge crashed into the English Channel.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Ace-Maker

Nickname given to the F6F Hellcat, a Carrier-Based fighter aircraft used by the US Navy and Royal Navy During World War Two. Earned its nickname due to its superiority over most of the Aircraft put out by the Japanese.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

Double Ugly

Nickname given to the F-4 Phantom.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Gropenfuhrer

Nickname given by cartoonist Gary Trudeau to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California.

Gropenfuhrer, what is your policy for recovering California's Economy?

by JonathanChance December 4, 2003