Naval Aviation Through the Decades: New Naval Air Pioneers
While Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson worked with Glenn H. Curtiss, the Wright brothers mentored others. In June 1913, Towers was …
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Naval Aviation Through the Decades: A Towering Figure
With air ace David S. Ingalls (a naval aviation pioneer who followed Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson) away at law school …
Always Ready: U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Roles and Missions
The U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) Office of Aviation Forces is not as well known as the aviation wings of the …
Boeing Acquires SMSi, Achieves First Flight of P-8A Production Aircraft
Bolstering its defense and security technology business, The Boeing Co. has agreed to acquire a small, fast-growing data-management company with …
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Publication Released
The second volume in a series of milestone publications for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has just been …
Interview: Vice Adm. John P. Currier
As the Coast Guard’s senior aviator and chief of staff, Vice Adm. John P. Currier is uniquely placed to assess …
Interview: Coast Guard Ancient Albatross Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore
Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore is the U.S. Coast Guard’s 22nd Ancient Albatross – the longest-serving aviator officer. He has …
E-4B Emergency Command Post Doubles as SECDEF’s Ride
Defense Secretary Robert Gates likes to take his office with him and stay connected when he flies overseas. His “Flying …
British RC-135W Air Seeker Crews in Training
The first British crewmembers to fly the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft arrived at the 55th Wing at Offutt …
The Helicopter Today and Tomorrow
The helicopter has unquestionably had great effect upon modern warfare, despite its troubled history of inadequate funding, inter- and intraservice …