Although Estocin’s A-4E caught fire on its final approach, he made a safe landing into the barrier and the fire crew…
Aviation HistoryCold War EraMilitary Aviation
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The Story of James Stockdale, the Naval Aviator who Near-Fatally Wounded Himself to Convince North Vietnamese that He Was Willing to Die rather than to Capitulate to Their Demands
by Dario LeoneAdmiral Stockdale’s performance of duty during eight years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam earned him the Medal of…
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Cold War EraLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Takes a Licking and Keeps on Flying: the story of LTJG Al Crebo and his Stricken A-4
by Dario LeoneLTJG Al Crebo wasn’t able to get his stricken A-4E back aboard USS Bon Homme Richard but it did keep flying…
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As the F-4B’s own electrical systems took over, causing a power surge, there was a tremor beneath the left wing and…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
Here are the Female Naval Aviators who will honor U.S. Navy First Female Fighter Pilot
by Dario LeoneRosemary Mariner had personally mentored some of the women involved in the flyover On Feb. 2, 2019 the U.S. Navy will…
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Cold War EraMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
Remembering the Shootdown of Lt. Commander John McCain over Hanoi
by Dario LeoneDue to his father’s status as an admiral, John McCain was offered early release, but refused – citing the American Fighting…
