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Tag: Fleet Air Arm

Harriers Could Gain the Upper Hand in a Dogfight by Literally Stopping Midair
The Ready Room

Harriers Could Gain the Upper Hand in a Dogfight by Literally Stopping Midair

Remember that scene in Top Gun when Maverick tells Goose that he’ll “hit the brakes” and the instructor pursuing him … Continue reading Harriers Could Gain the Upper Hand in a Dogfight by Literally Stopping Midair

The Royal Navy Plans on Landing Their F-35Bs at Sea, Soviet-Style
The Hangar

The Royal Navy Plans on Landing Their F-35Bs at Sea, Soviet-Style

Ordinarily, fixed wing aircraft require the use of a tailhook and arresting three/four arresting cables to safely come to a … Continue reading The Royal Navy Plans on Landing Their F-35Bs at Sea, Soviet-Style

EscuadrĂłn FĂ©nix: Argentina’s Defunct Special Ops Aviation Unit
In History

EscuadrĂłn FĂ©nix: Argentina’s Defunct Special Ops Aviation Unit

The late 1970s and early 1980s were fairly eventful years for Argentina, marked by periods of tense diplomatic relations with … Continue reading EscuadrĂłn FĂ©nix: Argentina’s Defunct Special Ops Aviation Unit

The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today
In History

The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today

“… What General Weygand has called The Battle of France is over. The battle of Britain is about to begin. … Continue reading The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today

British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea
In History, The Ready Room

British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea

It’s interesting how conversations can rapidly move from one subject to another in an instant. The other day, a few … Continue reading British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea

Landing a Sea Harrier Where You Shouldn’t
In History, The Ready Room

Landing a Sea Harrier Where You Shouldn’t

In the early summer months of 1983, Sub-Lieutenant Ian “Soapy” Watson had just launched off the ski-ramp of the HMS Illustrious … Continue reading Landing a Sea Harrier Where You Shouldn’t

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