The F/A-18F sucked debris into both of its engines during the mishap which took place on Jan. 27, 2020, causing at…
Naval Air Station Oceana
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
Last US Navy F/A-18C Legacy Hornet Makes Official Final Active-Duty Flight
by Dario LeoneThe F/A-18C Legacy Hornet took off from NAS Oceana accompanied by three F/A-18F Super Hornets for a one-and-a-half hour flight and…
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Former U.S. Naval Aviator describes how to perform a Rhino Sierra Hotel Break
by Dario LeoneAs the near end of the runway disappeared below the pointy nose of his Rhino, Slammer snapped to the left, one…
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“The Hornet is known as many things,” said Cmdr. Mathis. “Legacy, highly reliable, multi-role attack fighter… but to us, she will…
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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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Military AviationU.S. Navy
U.S. Navy plans Sunset Ceremony for operational F/A-18C Legacy Hornet on Feb. 1
by Dario LeoneVFA-34 ‘Blueblasters’ is the last combat unit within the service to operate the Legacy Hornet The U.S. Navy is planning to…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
3D Virtual Training for U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Crews
by Dario Leone“Having a simulator that allows us to tie the full flight deck team with all the key decision-makers, supervisors, catapult crew…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
“Work Hard Play Hard!” Here’s 2018 East Coast Strike Fighter Ball Video
by Dario LeoneThe clip documents a year of footage compiled from squadrons stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana The super cool footage in this…
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AirshowsF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Showcasing the F-14: when the Grim Reapers staged flight demonstrations of the mighty Tomcat
by Dario LeoneNo single aircraft was more exciting, more sought after on the show circuit than the F-14 Tomcat The following article titled U.S.…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
U.S. Naval Aviator explains how he and his wingman were able to RTB after their F/A-18 fighters collided during air combat training
by Dario Leone“It was a significant testament to the construction of the F/A-18—that we were able to fly both aircraft after the damage…