Questions tagged [us-navy]
Questions on the air wing of the United States Navy.
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What is this US Navy airplane seen at Westover AFB?
This Navy aircraft was at Westover AFB in either 1987 or 1990. Type unknown.
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Do U.S. aircraft carriers still include a Marine Corps squadron?
When I was in the 3rd Marine Air Wing back in the early 70s, there was one Marine Corps squadron on each navy aircraft carrier, but on some shows I've seen recently (mostly on the Smithsonian Channel) ...
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Can I join the Navy after a corrective eye surgery and still be a Naval Aviator?
I currently do not pass the requirements for uncorrected distant visual acuity according to the Navy physical standards document. However, if I were to receive eye surgery to correct my vision before ...
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What are these aircraft at the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake?
What are these 12 aircraft at the co-ordinates 35.677323, -117.676903?
I recognize the F-111 and C-130, but not the others.
Source: google maps
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Why don't the US Navy Blue Angels fly Super Hornets?
The US Navy demonstration team has been flying the legacy Hornet for a long time and I was wondering why don't they use the Super Hornet? The legacy Hornet is over 30 years old and showing its age. I ...
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Why was the P-51 Mustang not adopted by the U.S. Navy?
I've heard from many WWII aviation hobbyists and WWII vets that the P-51 was essentially the pinnacle of U.S. piston-engine fighter design; it was fast, maneuverable, long-range, well-armed, allowed ...
