Putting Eagles Out to Sea
Most aviation buffs will agree that within the diverse realm of military aviation, one of the most interesting topics of … Continue reading Putting Eagles Out to Sea
Tag: United States Navy
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
YF-23 Could Set the Stage for Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Fighter Proposal
In January of this year, Northrop Grumman let word slip that they were planning on developing a sixth-generation fighter for … Continue reading YF-23 Could Set the Stage for Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Fighter Proposal
Flying the Most Important Man in the World
In 1950, a young military officer in a crisp uniform waited outside an office in the Pentagon, nervous about the … Continue reading Flying the Most Important Man in the World
Life After the Warthog
“There’s only so much you can get out of that airplane,” Carlisle said. “Those airplanes are gonna wear out. They’ve … Continue reading Life After the Warthog
Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor is widely regarded as the most advanced fighter aircraft in existence; at least that we know … Continue reading Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
“Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”
Earlier this week, we shared a picture from Lockheed Martin’s publicity page on our Facebook page. Each and every one … Continue reading “Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”
CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
The CF-188 Hornet has served the Canadian Forces for more than three decades as its primary (and only)Â frontline air defense … Continue reading CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
It’s Time to Widen the Celebration of Aviation and Expand the Air Show!
Towards the end of the summer holiday, I had the chance to head to Toronto’s air show, closing off the … Continue reading It’s Time to Widen the Celebration of Aviation and Expand the Air Show!
Tigers, Dives and 20 mm Cannons
On Friday the 21st, 1956, one of Grumman’s in-house test pilots, Thomas W. Attridge Jr. climed into a borrowed Navy … Continue reading Tigers, Dives and 20 mm Cannons
The Tactical Air Network 