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19th January 2017

… of ‘intelligent air power’. It is no longer enough to have squadron upon squadron of fast jets loaded with the latest … RAF ISTAR Force, including the purchase of a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and replacements for the Reaper, as … example of the US Navy and aim to have a 70% synthetic, 30% live training mix. Some 400 additional personnel will be …

By Doug Gordon. 19th January 2017

… recalls his time as Offi cer Commanding of 3 (Fighter) Squadron during the Cold War to Doug Gordon. The RAF’s 3 (Fighter) Squadron began its association with the Harrier on January 1, … or the Phantom. They would set up CAP [Combat Air Patrol] lines and try to intercept us on the way, all at low …

29th December 2016

… in Combat A pair of Beaufort Vs led by A9-177 of 14 Squadron RAAF, mid-1943. VIA DAVID VINCENT The victorious 7 … a Japanese destroyer force when, two hours into the patrol, three A6M ‘Zeros’ engaged the Beaufort. In what would … and on June 18, 1943, during a morning anti-submarine patrol 70 miles north of Wessel Island, a 7 Squadron crew …

29th December 2016

… Wolverhampton factory in 1938. Flown by 307 (Polish) Squadron, which became operational in December 1940, it was … out 15 patrols before moving to anti-aircraft unit 285 Squadron in June 1942, its last operational user. Gladiator … The Lysander flew with 225 Squadron in 1940 as a coastal patrol and photoreconnaissance aircraft, covering the south …

26th January 2017

… previously completed 24 similar aircraft for the border patrol mission. Those aircraft were all modified from … to Doug Klevisha the total production turn time is about 30 days – three weeks of heavy installation work, followed by … the seven-week course, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1) – the aviation weapons school – conclude …

By PETE LONDON 12th January 2017

… performed gallantly EAST AFRICAN GLADIATORS A No 94 Squadron group photograph taken at Sheik Othman airfield, … June involving the Italian submarine Galileo Galilei . On patrol in Gladiator N2279, Gordon Haywood spotted the craft … fighter and turned out to sea but Hamlyn closed to around 30 yards. During a quarter attack, which turned into a stern …

22nd December 2016

… 2014 and the first of the RAAF’s two operational maritime patrol squadrons (11 Squadron) has now relinquished its aircraft as it transitions … The Royal Australian Air Force has maintained two maritime patrol squadrons since the end of World War Two. At the time, …

By Nigel Pittaway 22nd December 2016

… David Sidman/Boeing The aircraft will be operated by No.6 Squadron, which has recently ceased flying the F/A-18F Super … said Embraer was considering the development of a maritime patrol variant of its E190-E2 airliner to meet the … official has also raised the possibility of a maritime patrol derivative of the KC-390 being offered if some of the …

By DR KEVIN WRIGHT 19th January 2017

… nine Kestrel FGA.1s assigned to the Tripartite Evaluation Squadron. British, American and West German pilots flew 938 … The Sea Harriers performed more than 1,100 combat air patrol (CAP) missions and 90 offensive sorties during the … which performed its maiden flight from Dunsfold on April 30, 1985. A Naval Strike Wing Harrier GR.9 at low level in …

By JAMES KIGHTLY 9th February 2017

… engine company—he attempted a record flight, starting on 30 May 1936. A delay at Athens made it impossible to achieve … Avro’s Anson, which was being introduced for maritime patrol, was regarded as too tricky a type for training — … Johnson’s body was never recovered. Oxford I PH185 778 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm CHRIS SANDHAM-BAILEY In 1943 Oxfords …

29th December 2016

… BR596 and BR600, all of which were also delivered to 64 Squadron. Stefania Wojtulanis taxying BR601, July 1942. VIA … back to Fairlop. On the 30th, BR601 was taken up at 17:30 by the CO, Sqn Ldr Gaze, who flew a 20-minute patrol with New Zealander Sqn Ldr Colin Gray in BS315. Short …

29th December 2016

… troubles. Bristol Beaufort Mk.I L9878 ‘MW-R’ of 217 Squadron. BOTH KEY Nearly 2,000 of the distinctive machines … San Andrea was sunk by two 39 Squadron Beauforts on August 30, 1942. Often operating alongside other types of aircraft, … It equipped a total of 19 units, flying in the maritime patrol role as well as carrying out strike and bombing raids. …

29th December 2016

… and the Pacific Men Behind the Beaufort A Beaufort of 217 Squadron. Lloyd Morgan, 217 Squadron Beaufort pilot. Croydon-born Lloyd Morgan enlisted … on June 18 when he completed a six-hour anti-submarine patrol over the Coral Sea. Convoy patrols, shipping …

By report: Warren E. Thompson 5th January 2017

… was F-4E serial 68-0339 of the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron, pictured here on its take-off roll. ‘Chico’ flew … troops. I made yet another firing pass, this time about 30 yards off the river bank hoping to clear them out good … the north side of the river some boats that were like PT [patrol torpedo] boats moored there in a cluster. I figured …

22nd December 2016

… taxiing to its parking spot at Câmpia Turzii after an air patrol mission. Entering Baza 71 Aeriana, in Câmpia Turzii, a … completion, a new LanceR pilot is posted to a front line squadron to start combat training to attain mission ready and … Bogata and Cincu. A LanceR assigned to Baza 71 Aeriana on patrol in Romanian airspace. LanceR 9536 taxiing at Câmpia …