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U.S. Marine Corps Got Its First Carrier-Based F-35C Fighter Jet

U.S. Marine Corps Got Its First Carrier-Based F-35C Fighter Jet

On January 21, 2020, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California — 3rd Marine Air Wing made history when it welcomed the Marine Corps’ first F-35C Joint Strike fighter jet. Lt. Col. Cedar Hinton, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, flew the next-generation Lightning II fighter jet to Marine …

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That Time F-16 Accidentally Took Off During High Speed Ground Tests

That Time F-16 Accidentally Took Off During High Speed Ground Tests

Credits: andrew hayes On January 20, 1974, the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet prototype YF-16 jet accidentally took off and nearly crashed during high-speed ground tests. The accident could have killed the pilot and quite possibly the aircraft program itself. The pilot skillfully prevented disaster by taking the airplane into …

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Unique Unmanned Autonomous Helicopter Spotted On USS Montgomery

Unique Unmanned Autonomous Helicopter Spotted On USS Montgomery

On  Jan. 12, 2020 unique unmanned autonomous helicopter spotted on USS Montgomery (LCS 8) during a live-fire exercise. USS Montgomery (LCS 8) is on a rotational deployment to USINDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region and working hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability, …

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