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Students from the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) held their graduation capstone event Nov. 18-20, 2022, at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada and five pilots from the 194th Fighter Squadron, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard were invited to play as opponents.
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IJN Hōshō, the world’s first purpose-built aircraft carrier and Japan’s first aircraft carrier was commissioned into service 100 years ago today.
By Unknown author – Kure Maritime Museum, Japanese Naval Warship Photo Album: Aircraft carrier and Seaplane carrier, Supervisory editor: Kazushige Todaka, p. 12., Public Domain, Link
The use of unmanned systems for logistics operations at sea was recently demonstrated by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in collaboration with the Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems program (PMA-263) at NAS Patuxent River in Maryland.
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The CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter has recently entered Full Rate Production (FRP) following a decision review by the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.
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Retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams has been awarded the Navy Cross for his actions on Nov. 18, 1952.
Continue reading “F9F-5 pilot who dogfight against 7 Soviet MiGs was awarded the Navy Cross”