A historic era in naval aviation came to an end as Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101), affectionately known as the “SharpShooters,” was officially deactivated during a solemn “sundowner ceremony” on Friday. The decommissioning of VMFAT-101 marks the conclusion of over 50 years of dedicated service in training pilots to fly F-4 Phantoms and, later, F/A-18 Hornets.
Arkansas aviation drama: Marines save downed aircraft pilots
Amidst the endless expanse of the Arkansas sky, two U.S. Marine Corps pilots, Lt. Col. Christopher Baker and Maj. Robert Lundgren, were en route from a memorial event in Beaufort, South Carolina. Little did they know that fate had a different mission in store for them that day.
Photo: MARFORRES COMMSTRAT
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U.S. Navy funds three-year project with Texas A&M to develop autonomous VTOL aircraft for ship landings
The U.S. Navy has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Texas A&M University to pioneer the development of fully autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of landing on moving ship decks. The three-year project, funded by the Navy, aims to create a robust solution that could revolutionize the way aircraft land on naval vessels.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hailey Servedio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
RSAF PC-21 flew phallic flight pattern over Australia
A Republic of Singapore Air Force PC-21 training aircraft was found to have flown a phallic-shaped flight path over parts of Autralia on Sept. 28.
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ITPS transforms pilot training with 5th Generation surrogate training aircraft
In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape pilot training and mitigate the high operational costs associated with fifth-generation fighters, the International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada has introduced its cutting-edge 5th Generation Surrogate Training Aircraft (5STA).
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