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Tag: Navy

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

The First Flight Of The YF-17
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The First Flight Of The YF-17

On this day in 1974 the Northrop YF-17 had its maiden flight. The YF-17 “Cobra”, as it was nicknamed, was … Continue reading The First Flight Of The YF-17

Midway to Our Objective!
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Midway to Our Objective!

“Through the skill and devotion to duty of their armed forces of all branches in the Midway area our citizens … Continue reading Midway to Our Objective!

TOPGUN
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TOPGUN

Top Gun has been enshrined in the military aviation community as the official movie of fighter pilots. The film, pretty … Continue reading TOPGUN

The Blues Take Flight
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The Blues Take Flight

On this day in 1946, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester Nimitz ordered that “A…Flight Exhibition Team be organized within … Continue reading The Blues Take Flight

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

Apollo 13 Splashdown
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Apollo 13 Splashdown

On this day in history, the Apollo 13 command module finally splashed down in the Pacific Ocean southwest of American … Continue reading Apollo 13 Splashdown

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

UCLASS Aboard a Flattop
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UCLASS Aboard a Flattop

Footage from last year of the X-47B UCLASS (Unmanned Carrier-Launched Surveillance and Strike) demonstrator aboard the USS George HW Bush … Continue reading UCLASS Aboard a Flattop

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