Spinning Tomcats
Early F-14 Tomcats had serious issues with maneuverability, especially during close-in engagements or dogfights. When the aircraft was positioned at … Continue reading Spinning Tomcats
Tag: United States Navy
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
XFV-12
Here’s a riddle for you: It starts like a Skyhawk, turns into a Phantom and finishes off like a Starship. … Continue reading XFV-12
303B
This is a post from a while ago that somehow never made it onto the website for our FoldingWing Friday theme, which is … Continue reading 303B
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
Jet Fighters of the Great White North
“Sic Itur ad Astra” Happy birthday Canada! Throughout history, Canada has been one of a number of leaders in military … Continue reading Jet Fighters of the Great White North
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!
Midway
Seventy two years ago at 0430 hours on the 4th of June, the Battle of Midway was in its infancy … Continue reading Midway
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 Tactical Air Network 