I understand that the T-34C is now phased out of Naval service. I have also heard rumors that the Navy, in their infinite wisdom, is going to cut them all up, rather than sell them to willing civilian buyers. Anybody out there know the truth?

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All, Swiped off of Airwarriors.com. Thought it amusing. This is the transcipt of a focsle follies skit from my last cruise. I apologize in advance for the all caps, that is how it was sent to me. Enjoy! THE PIECE IS ENTITLED 'DIARY OF A DAY ON THE ILLUSTRIOUS CHUCKY V' BY LIEUTENANT WILLIAM...

Aviation Week Group Debuts Defense Technology International Today http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050912/nym156.html?.v=22 {EXCERPT} Yahoo! News (press release) - 6 hours ago This feature analyzes the lessons learned from current military operations and investigates what's next on the list of...

Hi all, We have just updated our website with an article about an EAC ferry to Red Flag. An unusual ferry with a Dutch KDC-10, a French C-135FR and 6 Norwegian F-16s which flew from Bodo via Keflavik, Goose Bay and Cannon to Nellis. The full story at: www.afterburner.nl/redflag.htm Best...

The racing in the air has yet to begin but the racing in the pits is in full swing! Check out the mind games at http://aafo.com/racing/2005/reno_2005-1/ photo report. MANY MANY MANY Hawker Sea Furys on the ramp here at Stead, Nevada! Wayne Sagar All Aviation FlightLine OnLine

Attended a nice airshow at the Barnes ANGB, Westfield Mass yesterday. Had the chance to speak with a Lt Col alongside his Otis based F-15A. I was aware BRAC voted to close the Otis ANGB but hadn't spotted a thing about who would be picking up that tasking. To my surprise he replied they were...

Panel urges Navy move some jet training -- perhaps to Kingsville http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3828692 {EXCERPT} KLTV, TX - 1 hour ago WASHINGTON A federal base closure commission is urging the Navy to move some of its jet training from a naval air station near Virginia Beach,...

No 'evidence' of Gulf War pilot's death at http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050909-121036-5865r.htm

I realize this is probably a large and complicated subject and varied between aircraft and carriers, but just as a gross oversimplification when would naval carrier aircraft typically fold up their wings and unfold them? Obviously, they would have to be unfolded before takeoff :) But would it be...

A small but infuriating story from the Katrina rescue effort. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/12581783.htm Two Navy helicopter pilots, Lieutenants Matt Udkow and David Shand, were on a supply mission from Pensacola, FL, to Mississippi the day after Katrina came ashore. After they...

06 Sep 05 - 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. To subscribe go to The Library’s phone number dot com (13105320634.com). Select the ‘Daily Military News’ hyperlink...

Today ADRC(ret) John Walter passed away. Jack was a true friend for over 30 years. Dave Kirker

Don't wait, don't debate. Place an order for a dozen CH-53E Super Stallions with Sikorsky on Monday then ask the Congress to fund it. (Transfer funds from the DD(X) or F/A-22 or V-22 accounts to cover it in the meantime.) http://www.wral.com/apncnews/4878005/detail.html The Marines have been...

http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2005/09/06/cindy_sheehan_wont_appear_at_air_show_after_all/

According to some sources, an Iranian F-14A fired at unknown Luminous object ( probabely from US Navy ) near Iran nuclear faculties, a little distance from Iran-Iraq border during 2 last week. There are no more details... anyone knows this event and explain?

Wondering if any of these are enroute to New Orleans? Seems they would be ideal for getting survivors our of difficult areas.

Sunken Navy plane found after 60 years in Clear Lake http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/12540057.htm {EXCERPT} San Jose Mercury News, United States - 11 hours ago - More than 60 years after a Navy airplane plunged into Clear Lake,...

Misawa taking no chances with Sunday’s air show http://www.estripes.com/article2.asp?section=104&article=31289 {EXCERPT} By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Thursday, September 1, 2005 MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — When pilots and their planes take center stage at Sunday’s Misawa...

Chaplain'sCorner http://www.dcmilitary.com/navy/seaservices/10_35/commentary/36790-1.html {EXCERPT} Sea Services Weekly, DC - 5 hours ago, By Lt. Cmdr. Randy E. Williams. Today, more than ever it seems, we are confronted with disputes, conflict and tension. These incongruities...... U.S. and...