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Tag: naval aviation

When the Blue Angels Went to War
In History

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

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

Interview with a Vampire
The Ready Room

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
In History, The Hangar

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
In History, The Ready Room

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
The Ready Room

#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
The Ready Room

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
Uncategorized

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
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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

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