Navy hopes blimp can be eye in the sky (EXCERPT) Airship equipped with sensor array, by James W. Crawley UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER September 10, 2003 The Navy is experimenting with something more familiar to football

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As we did last year, AeroFile is celebrating the Holiday Season (and my Birthday) with a sale of sorts. From December 1 to December 24, 2003, when you order copy of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" we will pay your shipping. What a great Holiday gift. We still have some...

Too bad, I'm reading 'Over the Beach', about initial combat ops in VN off the 'O' boat... Finished that one just last week. It is a good read. _____________ José Herculano

Pilots rescued by Coast Guard (EXCERPT) By Bruce Smith ASSOCIATED PRESS 9:09 p.m. October 15, 2003 CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two military jet fighters crashed off the South Carolina coast on Wednesday, and their pilots were rescued and brought safely back to land, authorities said.

I hope every one has a great Thanksgiving. God Bless those in harms way. Sparky The only three things a wingman should ever say a 1. Two's up. 2. Lead, you're on fire. 3. I'll take the fat chick.

McCain Should Explain About Liberty Killings http://www.swnewsherald.com/news_inside/2008/10/101708cs_rh_liberty.php Nader Presses McCain on Liberty Attack: http://www.military.com/news/article/nader-presses-mccain-on-liberty-attack..html?col=1186032310810 McCain, NeoCons, the Israel Lobby Ron...

"Thundergod" wrote in message ... Thank you for the info..it's about time that GM started to listen to their buyers concerns. Some times I wonder if any one at GM actually drives the cars they design....some...

The Vanishing Honorable Discharge Once upon a time in America a veteran's "Character of Discharge" was considered the final word in determining whether or not a vet was fully employable by any company or eligible for all Veteran Administration benefits. But, recently, special codes placed on...

The 26-page plan assumes annual spending of $29 billion per year beginning in fiscal year 2016 for tactical aircraft in the Navy and Air Force. It projects a 177 percent increase -- about 500 aircraft -- in the unmanned aircraft inventory as well as a 350 percent increase -- an additional 1,000...

Although off-topic and long, I thought the below interesting enough that this group might enjoy. It is a good illustration of the complexities of operating the large tilting aerodrome (even when not at flight quarters), the value of knowing your stuff, and classy leadership. I do not know...

While looking for something else, reading site: http://www.silent-warriors.com/shootdown_list.html I found this bummer: 25 May 1968 A Soviet Tu-16 Badger buzzed a group of US Navy vessels, including the USS Essex (CVS-9), off the coast of northern Norway. Shortly after passing low over the Essex,...

I have not seen any postings here since 12/31/2008. Jack G.

Once I read a story about an American officer who complained to his superior about the way things were handled on the airfields of Iwo Jima. He thought that repairs to bombers returning from missions over Japan could be done much better and faster. The superior - not in a mood for a discussion -...

The below was forwarded to me from Hank Nothhaft, Butch's son-in-law: Ladies and Gentlemen: I just wanted to let you know that we are planning a Memorial Service for Butch Voris to take place early in the afternoon of Monday, October 10th. The location will be the main chapel at Fort Ord in...

Can Iran potentially put a nuclear weapon on the tip of that torpedo and take out one of our carriers? If so this poses a real threat to our ships. If the weapon is as good as they say it is. -JC

19 Sep 2004 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News You can also receive this resource listing that is published daily via email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here for more info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/war-correspondents/ Chaplain trainees prepare...

""“I’m growing more and more convinced that the Navy variant of the F-​​35 might not be worth buying. The program is sliding further and further to the right, as costs increase. When we have an 80 percent solution in active production, and significantly cheaper, the F-​​35C looks like...

During 1955, the Navy's heretofore covert P4M-1Q airborne electronic intelligence activities were consolidated organizationally and commissioned as bona fide aircraft squadrons - VQ-1 on 1 June and VQ-2 on 1 September 1955. (The antecedent Communications Units and Airborne Early Warning Squadron...

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