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In October 2015, a pair of Lockheed Martin F-35Cs from the US Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) and a test team from Patuxent River deployed aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) for the test period dubbed Developmental Test II. The “Mighty Ike” steamed off the mid-Atlantic seaboard while the two F-35Cs and […]
In October 2015, a pair of Lockheed Martin F-35Cs from the US Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) and a test team from Patuxent River deployed aboard the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) for the test period dubbed Developmental Test II. The “Mighty Ike” steamed off the mid-Atlantic seaboard while the two F-35Cs and […]
We’ve seen what the Navy’s west coast Hornet squadrons have offered up for their video this year – it was stunning work and set the bar high. However, not to be outdone by their longitudinally challenged brethren out west, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (SWFL) now has their very own 2015 video honoring the Hornet/Super Hornet squadrons […]
We’ve seen what the Navy’s west coast Hornet squadrons have offered up for their video this year – it was stunning work and set the bar high. However, not to be outdone by their longitudinally challenged brethren out west, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (SWFL) now has their very own 2015 video honoring the Hornet/Super Hornet squadrons […]
Today’s a big day in the history books of US Naval Aviation, with the predecessor of today’s F/A-18 Hornet flying for the first time on this date in 1978. Still in production today as the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and E/A-18G Growler, the Hornets now form the backbone of the US Navy’s tactical strike fighter fleet. […]
For this week’s edition of Burner Friday, we’re taking a little trip to Stingtown – meet the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 from Naval Air Station Lemoore. Flying the legacy McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet, the Stingers operate as part of Carrier Air Wing 17, attached to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Stingers began […]
As I stepped off the C-2 Greyhound, I was immediately welcomed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower by a blast of hot exhaust pouring out of two Pratt & Whitney F135 engines. Chained to the deck while hot refueling and accompanied by a swarm of colored shirts, two Lockheed-Martin F-35C Lightning IIs from Air Test […]
We’re not done with VAQ-141 just yet, so today we’re continuing with the next part of the Shadowhawks cruise video. As Part 1 ended we rode along in the cockpit of a Growler recovering to the boat, and we start off Part 2 by going right back into the seat, readying to launch off the […]
Stars and Stripes. Old Glory. The Red, White, and Blue. It’s a thing of beauty. It’s been the subject of many a tune from Francis Scott Key to Toby Keith. No matter where you look this weekend in the US, you’re bound to see it waving boldly. Respect it, because the sacrifice of tens of […]
Naval Air Station Lemoore is going to grow even larger over the next few years, thanks to the F-35 training squadron moving in!
The USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on its way to the Gulf of Aden, ready to assist in evacuations and operations in Yemen.
The Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) have released the trailer to their 2014 WESTPAC cruise video, and what a stunner it is! Come along for the ride!
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