LOL I know what you mean about the heaters and halon bottles. I was an M1A1 tanker myself. Greatest thrill taking 67 tons 40mph across the open desert, ooohhh what a rush.
Going down the Autoban at 100 meter interval at 60 mph is cool. Till your wingman side swipes a beer truck. You would figure a 60+ ton vehicle would be easily seen (especially with that little flashing light on top!)......What a mess and a total waste of a lot of good beer!
I bubbled the paint on the hood of a green Beemer one fine day when he pulled up close behind and we got stuck in traffic.
Those were the days!