European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 23, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                So a k v a to a Mahan Lekha Mechanic As an air Force Crew chief 1 got to work on the f-16 in Cairo Egypt. One night after Chow my sergeant showed up at my bunk and told me to get fitted for a flight suit. A a you re going up tomorrow on the first go a he told me. For a moment i thought i was dreaming. This had to be the ultimate Crew chief s thrill a ride in your fighter the one with your name on the canopy. Only hours earlier 1 had left my Jet refuelled Ana pre flighted ready for the Crew. As i strapped in 1 realized i was putting my total Trust in my work just As the Crew put their Trust in me. That made a lasting impression on me. Today As a Mechanic with Delta air lines 1 often think Back on that flight in the f-16. With every plane 1 work on i know to measure up to our passengers that Jet first has to measure up to  Call Delta at 069-668041 or toll free at 0130-2526. Or visit your on base Sato of to or your local travel agent. A 1991 Delta air lines inc advertising appearing above is not endorsed by the department of defense the military departments or the stars and stripes