Day: August 27, 2011
Despite small size, Canadian Hornets made huge contributions in Libya
Despite having only six CF-18s to support the air campaign over Libya, the RCAF had logged 733 bombing sorties so far.
Sea Stallion refuels Super Cobra in Afghanistan
A CH-53D Sea Stallion acted as a ground refueling tanker for two AH-1W Super Cobras in Afghanistan on Aug. 17. This marked the first time the CH-53D had been used to rapidly refuel helicopters in a combat environment.
All F-35s cleared for flight
Production versions of the F-35 have been cleared for flight. Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon agreed that revised emergency procedures governing IPP failures allows the aircraft to keep flying while investigation into the IPP failure continues.
Former USS Enterprise captain allowed to stay in Navy
The former captain of USS Enterprise, who made a series of controversial videos, has been allowed to remain in the U.S. Navy.