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Tag: Marine Corps

F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships
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F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II (STOVL variant) just proved, a few days ago, that it could successfully function as … Continue reading F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss
In the News

The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

On June 2nd of this year, US Marine Captain Jeff “Kooch” Kuss, the Number 6 pilot for the US Navy’s … Continue reading The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad
In the News, The Ready Room

Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad

By Armando Heredia and Ian D’Costa for The Tactical Air Network We won’t beat around the bush. Simply put — it’s now … Continue reading Opinion: Hating the F-35 Has Become a Fad

First Flight of the Intruder
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First Flight of the Intruder

On this day in 1960 the A-6 Intruder had its maiden flight. Designed by Gruman Aerospace, it served as an … Continue reading First Flight of the Intruder

Jet Fighter Joyride
The Ready Room

Jet Fighter Joyride

On the 4th of July, 1986, Lance Corporal Howard A. Foote Jr., USMC, unofficially became one of the last enlisted … Continue reading Jet Fighter Joyride

SPIE
In History

SPIE

You’re a member of an eight-man recon patrol on a training mission in the Philippine jungles. There’s no real way … Continue reading SPIE

Preflight 12/9/2013
In the News

Preflight 12/9/2013

Marine Corps Tests Blackjack Drone The RQ-21A is currently in the flight-testing stage with the US Marines, designed to take … Continue reading Preflight 12/9/2013

Blue Angels: Back in Business!
The Hangar

Blue Angels: Back in Business!

The US Navy’s Blue Angels have been flying since 1946 as one of the world’s premier aerial demonstration teams, performing … Continue reading Blue Angels: Back in Business!

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