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
Tag: Navy
#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
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!
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
