Naval Aviation News articles from May 2003

Naval Aviation News archives from May 2003

Grampaw pettibone.
May 1, 2003... Whirling Whirlybird A USMC UH-1N "Huey" with two pilots and a crew chief on board was practicing emergency landing pattern work. The helicopter was at the 180-degree position and was cleared for an autorotation to touchdown. The aircraft...

MH-60R testing continues. (Airscoop).
May 1, 2003... During testing at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, the MH-60R helicopter testing program logged its first shipboard landing, on board Gettysburg (CG 64), and the first in-flight launch of a sonobuoy. The Romeo modification also...

Last E-6A leaves Tinker. (Airscoop).
May 1, 2003... On 4 February 2003, the Navy and Strategic Communications Wing 1 marked the end of an era as the last E-6A Mercury aircraft, above right, left Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., following a ceremony honoring the aircraft's final flight. Tail number...

Mishaps. (Airscoop).
May 1, 2003... On 17 January, an F/A-18C Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron 25 suffered Class A damage after departing the runway on rollout in Australia. A Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 F/A-18SD Hornet was lost over the southern...

Osprey drops. (Airscoop).
May 1, 2003... The V-22 Osprey integrated test team completed a series of tests over Fort Bragg, N.C. to prove the Osprey's utility as an aerial delivery platform. Thirty hours of flight time included testing of how deployment bags left behind after...

Medals for War on Terror established. (Airscoop).
May 1, 2003... In March, President George W. Bush issued an executive order establishing two military awards for actions in the global war on terrorism. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, above right, will be awarded to service members who serve in...

The future of Marine Corps aviation.
May 1, 2003... I recently assumed the duties of Deputy Commandant for Aviation from Lieutenant General "Spider" Nyland, now the Assistant Commandant. I am truly blessed and honored to hold this position, and I intend to continue the tradition of professional...

HMM-161 [Rein]: aviation combat element at the ready.
May 1, 2003... When Tarawa (LHA 1) began her scheduled six month cruise in the Arabian Gulf in February, it was evident that this was going to be anything but a routine deployment. The ship was abuzz with activity as the members of the 15th Marine...

Nightmares in Afghanistan.
May 1, 2003... On 15 October 200, the first of six AV-8B Harrier IIs from the Flying Nightmares of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513 settled on the rough tarmac at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. After rolling out to the end of the runway, the aircraft turned...

Always faithful.
May 1, 2003... In the months following the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Japanese forces swept across the Pacific and the eyes of the American public were increasingly drawn to remote island outposts. Characteristic of the motto "First to...

VMGR-152: backbone of the Pacific.
May 1, 2003... The Sumos of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 fill a pivotal role under Marine Forces, Pacific due to their geographic location at MCAS Iwakuni, Okinawa, Japan. During 2002 they proved themselves by contributing to the...

Hank Caruso's Aerocatures[TM] Sketchbook: Semper Fly!
May 1, 2003... The Gator's Teeth. As we enter the new millennium, Marine Corps Aviation is going through a growth spurt. Facing page: Some aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Hornet and CH-53 Sea Stallion, will grow older more or less gracefully with evolutionary...

Marine Corps Aviation around the globe.
May 1, 2003... The following overview highlights many of the critical components of Marine Aviation today. It is not intended to be a comprehensive representation. Marine Corps Aviation was officially born on 22 May 1912, when Lieutenant Alfred A....

Marine Corps Aeronautical Organization--U.S. Marine Corps Aviation.
May 1, 2003... Marine Corps Aeronautical Organization--U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Marine Air Wings First MAW MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan Second MAW MCAS Cherry Point, NC Third MAW ...

An ace among aces.
May 1, 2003... Most people think of an "ace" as the highest card in a deck of playing cards. The dictionary also defines the word as an expert in a given field--someone at the top of their "game." The latter accurately describes former Marine pilot Lieutenant...

A Marine Aviator's view of the Korean conflict.
May 1, 2003... This article summarizes activities during the last phase of the Korean War. To understand the military conflict in Korea, it is important to know the mood of the American people and the state of readiness of our military forces when the war...

Awards. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pa., was awarded the 2002 CNRFC Activity Award for Achievement in Safety Ashore, recognizing a superior record and consciousness in reserve base safety. Mr. Larry E. Hollingsworth, director of the Aircraft Operations...

Scan pattern. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... Nearly 100 Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, MCAS Yuma, Ariz., integrated with Sailors from the aircraft intermediate maintenance department (AIMD) aboard Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to form the team that maintains and...

VMFA-251. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... In 1942 Fighter Attack Squadron predecessor, Marine Observation Squadron 251, was flying aerial reconnaissance in F4F Wildcats. Today, the Thuderbolts fill a fighter-attack role with the F/A-18 Hornet. Their mission is to intercept and destroy...

Records. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... HT-18 TH-57 Sea Ranger records: Cdr. Jimmy Davis, 6,000 flight hours, January; LCdr. Scottie Womach and Lt. John Knotts, both USCG, 5,500 flight hours, September 2002; Cdr. John Quillian, 4,500 flight hours, February; LCdr. John Tracey, 4,000...

Rescues. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... In January an F-14D Tomcat from VF-13 went down in the water two miles short of the flight deck of Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), but the pilot and RIO had ejected from the aircraft. A rescue crew from HS-3 heard the call while training and saw...

Change of command. (People Planes Places).
May 1, 2003... CVW-3: Capt. Mark A. Vance relieved Capt. David L. Phulman, 12 Jan. Electronic Attack Weapons School: Cdr. Angelo A. McCoy relieved Cdr. Paul S. Diliman, 8 Jan. Iwo Jima (LHD 7): Capt. John W. Snedeker relieved Capt. John T. Nawjocki,...

MAG - 24.
May 1, 2003... Supporting III Marine Expeditionary Forces (III MEF) operations or contingencies throughout the Pacific theater, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24 remains focused on defending our nation. Activated in March 1942 at MCAS Ewa, Hawaii, the...

Professional reading.
May 1, 2003... Carey, Alan C. Leatherneck Bombers: Marine Corps B-25/PBJ Mitchell Squadrons in World War II. Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 4880 Lower Valley Rd., Atglen, PA 19310-9717. 2002. 112 pp. Ill. $24.95. Although we might question the need for a...

Flightbag.
May 1, 2003... Greetings from "Down Under" Recently, I had the pleasure of working as a driver transporting Navy personnel from Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Shiloh (CG 67) while in Fremantle, Australia, for a Sea Swap exercise. I was impressed with the...

Operation Iraqi Freedom.
May 1, 2003... As we went to press, Operation Iraqi Freedom had commenced. While this issue is dedicated to USMC aviation, we salute all members of the Navy-Marine Corps team in their efforts to liberate the Iraqi people from tyranny, while defending American...