The World’s Largest Private Air Force
Lakeland, Florida isn’t America’s most happening city. It’s not constantly in the news for any particular reason, nor does it … Continue reading The World’s Largest Private Air Force
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Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!
The C-130 has been the workhorse of cargo aircraft for the the Marines and the Air Force since it entered … Continue reading Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!
The Blue Angels Need to Find a Suitable Replacement for Their Aging Hornets
The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18A/B/C/D “Legacy” Hornet has functioned as the primary demonstration jet of the Blue Angels since 1986. … Continue reading The Blue Angels Need to Find a Suitable Replacement for Their Aging Hornets
The Last Time Iran Tangled With the US, the Navy Unleashed Its A-6 Intruders to Great Effect
On the evening of April 14th, 1988, the crew of the USS Samuel B. Roberts were on alert as they … Continue reading The Last Time Iran Tangled With the US, the Navy Unleashed Its A-6 Intruders to Great Effect
A Quick Visual Primer to Every American Aircraft Carrier Class of the Past 97 Years
The Naval History & Heritage Command put together this awesome and simple graphic that demonstrates the evolutionary history of American … Continue reading A Quick Visual Primer to Every American Aircraft Carrier Class of the Past 97 Years
The F-8 Crusader Once Scared a Vietnamese MiG Pilot Into Ejecting Before a Dogfight
Every fighter pilot out there just wants to fly an aircraft so badass that nobody dares tangle with it (or … Continue reading The F-8 Crusader Once Scared a Vietnamese MiG Pilot Into Ejecting Before a Dogfight
Tomcat’s First Ride
Mid-September 1974 would see yet another WESTPAC combat deployment for the already-battle hardened USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), the first nuclear-powered aircraft … Continue reading Tomcat’s First Ride
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
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
The Tactical Air Network 