I'd like to think they'd take this as intended - a fine tribute :) Space Hogs and fly, fight, and win? What's not to like? For folks who've flown and worked with a beloved airplane that's been on the chopping block more times than god, it's nice to have the last laugh!

While we're on the subject :)

http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/Control_the_Air.html

http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/Where-Have-All-the-Phantoms-Gone.html

And I highly recommend this book:

http://www.rossperry.com/American-Air-Force-History/Sierra-Hotel-Flying-Air-Force-Fighters-in-the-Decade-After-Viet/

Capt John Jumper + Capt Ron Keyes, Moody Suter, and a whole host of colorful characters in the USAF's last great "rebuild" phase after Vietnam are key characters...