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The United States Navy has been testing a new and revolutionary software for aircraft carrier landings called the Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies or what some are calling the “Magic Carpet”. Watch: The Navy’s Magic Carpet System Explained That was the smoothest night trap I’ve ever […]
The Navy reported that two of their Blue Angel F-18 aircraft made contact with each other in the skies over Pensacola Beach, Florida last week during a demonstration flight with the Air Force Thunderbirds. No one was hurt and both aircraft landed safely only suffering minor damage. The F-18s have been repaired and returned to […]
The Boeing made RQ-21A Blackjack drone was developed for the US Navy as a forward reconnaissance vehicle for the Marine Corps. Watch as the Marine Corps launch and recover a RQ-21A Blackjack from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego. The RQ-21A Blackjack is an intelligence surveillance reconnaissance unmanned aircraft capable of […]
The Vietnam War was highly controversial but for the military members who served in the conflict they deserve to be honored and remembered by a grateful nation for their sacrifices. Helicopters played a major role in Vietnam and now Congress has approved a monument to be displayed at Arlington National Cemetery to honor all who […]
Ok, this is not the usual excitement associated with a US Navy aircraft carrier but it is something you almost never see. A totally empty flight deck. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the quiet beauty. If you are a fan of Naval Aviation you will appreciate this. The USS George Washington was commissioned on July […]
The US Navy Blue Angels recently celebrated their 71st birthday. Enjoy the history of the Blue Angels through the pictures below courtesy of the US Navy. Who can answer this question? What years did the Blue Angels fly the F-4 Phantom and why did they stop flying it? (There is also a video at the […]
The Navy was celebrating the Blue Angles birthday and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds decided to show up to their home base at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. It’s an air show exchange program!!! Thanks for coming to see us @AFThunderbirds! pic.twitter.com/M3nVX0KOny — Blue Angels (@BlueAngels) April 24, 2017 April 24, 1946 – CNO Adm. Chester W. […]
Retired Air Force Captain Joni Marquez is claiming the Pentagon hid the truth and lied about the circumstances that led to a Chinook helicopter crash that killed 38 which included 17 Navy SEALs. The Chinook that was shot down had the call sign of Extortion 17. Captain Marquez was the fire control officer aboard an AC-130 […]
The US Navy has ordered a comprehensive 30 day investigation into the problems the T-45 Goshawk trainer and F-18 Hornet are experiencing with their breathing systems. Fighter Sweep told you earlier this month that more than 100 Navy instructor pilots had gone on strike refusing to fly due to what they felt was an unsafe […]
The US Navy is reporting that one of their F-18 Super Hornet pilots had to eject while attempting to land on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Based out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA the VFA-137 Kestrels pilot is reported to be safe and unhurt. A pilot safely ejected and was quickly recovered by a […]
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has taken its first flight from a combat ship. Taking off from the USS Montgomery, the MQ-8C demonstrated its ability to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities autonomously for US Navy ships at sea. Watch the MQ-8C Fire Scout in Action The sea trials took place off the coast of […]
Actually we have two very cool F-18 Hornet videos here. Watch them both and enjoy your day even more! Video #2 (Hang on to your hat!) By the way, if you think these types of demonstration flights are routine think again. It takes total focus and concentration on the part of the pilot to not […]
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