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So much history and so many memories all in one magical place! The ‘Boneyard’ located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona is a special place for those of us that love and cherish aviation. A must visit place when you can. Commonly referred to as the “Boneyard,” the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan […]
The US Navy sent a P-8 Poseidon maritime, patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and the US Air Force sent an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Many other military aircraft are participating in the efforts. Mary McHale, spokeswoman for AFNORTH, says the operations center is currently using and […]
Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville was not damaged by Hurricane Harvey and has returned to full operations according to a statement released by Bill Dougherty, a Navy spokesman. NAS Kingsville trains approximately 50% of all US Navy and Marine Corps tactical jet pilots. NAS Kingsville is 75 Years Old! There was some roof damage and water […]
If you are an aviation history lover then this is a good watch. And even if you are not big on World War II aviation skip forward to the eight (8) minute mark and enjoy watching the amazing display! The power of Corsair “530”! Featured image from video screen capture
Awesome video footage that you probably have never seen of actual F-14 aerial combat training and debriefing. Featured image of a pair of F-14 Tomcats flying near Naval Air Station Miramar (Top Gun) By LCDR Art Legare, USN (U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DN-SC-90-01531) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Aviation history is fascinating. Enjoy the photos! Comment below and share any you have. Featured images by the Library of Congress
Amazing video of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) in action! Watch the first touch and go landing and much more! Featured image of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Struck, performs an arrested landing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) by US […]
Do you agree? Featured image By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice John Scorza [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
This is just flat out cool stuff! The X-47B is an amazing piece of high tech but when you actually watch it taking a cat shot, mid-air refueling and then taking a trap it just boggles the mind. How long until pilots are no longer needed (or wanted) in the cockpit? Let’s hear your thoughts […]
For the second time in just a week an Iranian drone flew ‘too close’ to a US Navy F-18 Hornet and followed the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier at night. The US Navy stated that these activities are putting their pilots lives at risk. The Iranian Sadegh drone flew without any warning lights during the encounter Sunday […]
A US Naval Aviator ejected Wednesday from his F-5N Tiger II fighter jet about 20 miles south of Naval Air Station Key West. The pilot was successfully recovered and is reported in good condition. In a statement, the Navy said the pilot ejected about 20 nautical miles southeast of Naval Air Station Key West about […]
Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander of Carrier Strike Group 11, departs the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Combatant Strike Squadron (HSC) 8. The Princeton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed […]
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