Research vessel Nautilus dispatched two of its ROVs to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean this week to explore the wreck of former light aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVL-22).
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Last F-105D pilot to fly it in combat is reunited with his warbird
Retired Air Force Col. Fred Claussen was reunited with the F-105D that he flew in combat over Vietnam 46-years ago on Aug. 21 at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale.
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Restored Fast Eagle 102 to be unveiled on Aug. 27, Venlet will be there too
The Flight Deck Veterans Group (FDVG) has finished restoring F-14A BuNo. 160403 at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) High Sky Wing in Midland, Texas. The group will unveil the aircraft on Aug. 27 and retired Vice Admiral David Venlet will be there as well.
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Restoring Fast Eagle 102
The Flight Deck Veterans Group (FDVG) is looking for volunteers and support in helping to restore F-14A BuNo. 160403 – affectionately known as Fast Eagle 102 – at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) High Sky Wing in Midland, Texas.
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French paratroopers using museum aircraft for their jumps
French paratroopers from the French Army Special Forces Brigade had to practice their jumps using a Nord Noratlas transport aircraft at Biarritz-Parme recently, Air & Cosmos reported.
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