Naval Aviation News articles from March 2006

Naval Aviation News archives from March 2006

Grampaw Pettibone.
March 1, 2006... Tomcat Tussle Trouble After briefing a postmaintenance check flight, a Tomcat crew made arrangements with another crew to rendezvous and wait for three additional F-14s to join them for a 5-plane carrier break at the end of the cycle....

Airscoop.(aircraft upgrades, helicopter testing, contracts)
March 1, 2006... Last Tomcats Use ROVER As VF-31 and VF-213 conduct the final deployment of the F-14 Tomcat, on board Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), their aircraft are now equipped to provide real-time reconnaissance and target identification data to forward...

Griffins fly Iraqi soldiers into battle.
March 1, 2006... The Fighting Griffins of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 are witnessing a change in their mission as they provide tactical mobility and logistical support to the ground combat element in Iraq. More and more, the squadron's missions focus...

At sea with the carriers.(aircraft carriers on their mission)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... At any given time, U.S. aircraft carriers are conducting a variety of missions in locations around the globe. From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arabian Gulf, from training exercises to maritime security operations during regular...

Shadowhawks establish Navy Prowler presence in Iraq.
March 1, 2006... During their current deployment with Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), the Shadowhawks of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8's Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 have overcome many challenges in establishing themselves as the first Navy Prowler squadron to...

Seabirds over Korea: Hank Caruso's Aerocatures[TM] Sketchbook.
March 1, 2006... The late 1940s and early 1950s were an exciting and dynamic time in the development of Navy and Marine Corps aviation. New jet aircraft designs were the darlings of flight test operations, straight-deck carriers were being pushed to the limits...

Professional reading.(Chained Eagle)(Britain's Fleet Air Arm, in World War II)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Alvarez, Jr., Everett and Pitch, Anthony S. Chained Eagle. Potomac Books, Inc., 22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. 2005. 309 pp. III. $19.95. If you didn't read this book when it was first published (Donald I. Fine, 1989), I strongly...

People planes places.
March 1, 2006... Awards VAQ-133 received the Outstanding Naval Air Unit of the Year Award for 2005 from the Association of Old Crows. Right, from left to right, Ltjg. Brandon Edge, Wizard CO Cdr. W. C. Minter, AOC President Mr. Austin Thomas, Jr., Lt....

Blue Angels 2006 show schedule.
March 1, 2006... BLUE ANGELS 2006 SHOW SCHEDULE March 11 NAF El Centro, CA 18-19 Sacramento, CA 25-26 Tampa, FL April 2-3 NAS Kingsville, TX 8 Charleston AFB, SC 22-23 Louisville, KY 29-30 NAS Atlanta,...

In memoriam.(Arthur K. Cebrowski, Lawrence, William P.)(Obituary)
March 1, 2006... VADM. WILLIAM P. "BILL" LAWRENCE "She was overawed by Bill Lawrence, perhaps the ablest flier, all things considered, that Pax River was to produce."--Excerpt from Space by James Michener In 1958, William Lawrence became the first...

Change of command.
March 1, 2006... Boxer (LHD 4): Capt. Bruce W. Nichols relieved Capt. Thomas J. Culora, 8 Dec 2005. CNATTU: Cdr. David W. Peacott relieved Cdr. Mitch A. Heskett, 23 Jun 2005. CVW-9: Col. Douglas P. Yurovich, USMC, relieved Capt. James Spence, 19 Jan....

VAW-78 Fighting Escargots deactivated.(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Carrier Airborne Early Warning 78 (VAW-78) was deactivated on 31 March 2005 after almost 35 years of service. Cdr. Tom Oliver was the last CO of the Fighting Escargots, a reserve squadron. Created as part of the vast reorganization of the...

Flightbag.(VS-33 )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... VS-33 Announces Screwbird Week As VS-33 prepares to deactivate, the squadron is holding "Screwbird Week" at NAS North Island, Calif., 12-16 June. Activities include sporting events, simulator tours, and the final Screwbird Ball on board...

Send us your letters home.
March 1, 2006... When you send an email to your friends and family to let them know what you've been doing on deployment, think about sending it to nannews@navy.mil as well! We'd love to hear about your accomplishments. By sending us your news-filled emails,...