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
Tag: USMC
The Next Generation of Close Air Support
The venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, more commonly known as the Warthog or simply Hog, has been in the … Continue reading The Next Generation of Close Air Support
CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
The CF-188 Hornet has served the Canadian Forces for more than three decades as its primary (and only) frontline air defense … Continue reading CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
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
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
TOPGUN
Top Gun has been enshrined in the military aviation community as the official movie of fighter pilots. The film, pretty … Continue reading TOPGUN
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
Jet Fighter Joyride
On the 4th of July, 1986, Lance Corporal Howard A. Foote Jr., USMC, unofficially became one of the last enlisted … Continue reading Jet Fighter Joyride
Captain Reid Nannen Memorial Children’s Fund
On the 1st of this month, we reported on the loss of an F/A-18C Hornet during a TOPGUN exercise out … Continue reading Captain Reid Nannen Memorial Children’s Fund
STS-107
Eleven years ago today, the Space Shuttle Columbia was tragically lost with all hands on reentry. – Mission Commander Col. … Continue reading STS-107
