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F-35

We Visit VMFA-211, The Famous “Wake Island Defenders”, To Learn Their History.

First U.S. Unit To Use F-35 In Combat Continues Legacy of Famous WWII Squadron. This past week I had the privilege of spending time with the men of Marine Fighter…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 11, 2019
Helicopters

Watch This Gusty Gunship Turn a Military Parade into a Real-Life Benny Hill Skit

Indonesian Mi-35P Gunship Blows Down Banners and Band Tent in Zany Parade Gaff.It looks like a staged comedy skit, but apparently, an Indonesian Army Mi-35P gunship helicopter made an unanticipated…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 10, 2019
Aviation Safety

F-16 Crashes Near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, Pilot Ejects Safely.

Aircraft Was From 52nd Fighter Wing. A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at approximately 3:00 pm local time (1300 GMT) near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany close…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 8, 2019
Military Aviation

We Visit America’s 911 Force: The 3rd Marine Air Wing at MCAS Miramar.

Birthplace of TOPGUN Evolves in Advance of New Threats in Pacific and Beyond. “Just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.” -Sun Tzu,…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 8, 2019
Military Aviation

U.S. Navy’s Last Active Duty P-3C Squadron Returns Home After Completing The Type’s Final Deployment To Bahrain

The P-3C Orions belonging to the VP-40 "Fighting Marlins" are returning home after their final deployment to the Middle East. On Oct. 3, 2019, three P-3C Orions belonging to VP-40…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 7, 2019
Military Aviation

US Navy F/A-18C Hornet Performs Final Active Duty Flight

The remaining Legacy Hornets will be handed over to Navy Reserve and Marine Corps. On Oct. 2, 2019 the last US Navy F/A-18C Hornet performed its official final active duty…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 6, 2019
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