When the Blue Angels Went to War
Mid-1949, Lieutenant Commander Johnny Magda was given orders to report to Naval Air Station Whiting Field in central Santa Rosa … Continue reading When the Blue Angels Went to War
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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 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
Interview with a Vampire
Interview and images: Alan Kenny – TACAIRNET LT Patrick ‘Fab’ Martin is a pilot and Operational Test Director (OTD) for … Continue reading Interview with a Vampire
The Navy and the Fighting Falcon
After General Dynamics won  the ACF contract with the United States Air Force to produce their F-16 Fighting Falcon as … Continue reading The Navy and the Fighting Falcon
The Vought V-507
I recently came across a number of pictures of a “Vought Vagabond”, an aircraft bearing a striking resemblance to the … Continue reading The Vought V-507
#TrainerTuesday – Flight of the Goshawk
I recently re-read Douglas C. Waller’s excellent book Air Warriors, The Inside Story of the Making of a Navy Pilot. … Continue reading #TrainerTuesday – Flight of the Goshawk
Intruder II
From the flight deck of the Intrepid, the A-6F Intruder. The A6F, first known as the A-6E Upgrade, was designed … Continue reading Intruder II
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
The T-45’s First Flight
On this day in 1988, the McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawk bade its first flight. A highly modified version … Continue reading The T-45’s First Flight
The Tactical Air Network 