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U. S. Navy/Marine Aircraft Part 7 of 8 – Naval Training Aircraft Photos; UAV Squadrons; COMOPTEVFOR, VX / HX - Air Test and Evaluation Squadron, CPRW-2, CPRW-5, CPRW-10, CPRW-11 and VP
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A Sailors tale of his Tour of duty in the U.S. Navy (August 1977 to February 1983) Operation Evening Light and Eagle Claw - 24 April 1980
Book - ISBN NO. 978-1-4276-0454-5 EBook - ISBN NO. 978-1-329-15473-5
Operations Evening Light and Eagle Claw (24 April 1980) Iran and Air Arm History (1941 to 1980)
Book ISBN NO. xxxxxxxxxxxxx EBook ISBN NO. 978-1-329-19945-3
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U. S. Navy/Marine Aircraft Part 1 of 8 – CVW, VFA, VMFA, VMA & VMFA(AW) Part 2 of 8 – CACCLW, VAW, VAQ & VMAQ Part 3 of 8 – VQ, CFLSW & COMFLELOGSUPPWING Part 4 of 8 – TACAMO, FLELOGSUPPRON, CFLSW, VR & Cnic // Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans Part 5 of 8 – VRC & VS Part 6 of 8 – VFC & CNATRA Part 7 of 8 – Naval Training Aircraft Photos; UAV Squadrons; COMOPTEVFOR, VX / HX - Air Test and Evaluation Squadron, CPRW-2, CPRW-5, CPRW-10, CPRW-11 and VP Part 8 of 8 – VT
A T-34B Mentor aircraft from Training Squadron 5 (VT-5) in 1976 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:T-34C-1.jpg
A U.S. Navy T-34B assigned to Saufley Field. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beech_T-34B_in_flight_c1950s.jpeg Specifications (T-34C) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34_Mentor
A USAF T-6A Texan II out of Randolph Air Force Base http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:T-6A_Texan_II.jpg |
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UAV Squadrons
“Fleet Composite squadrons' primary missions include providing fixed wing and helicopter services to the Fleet in support of the United States and Allied operational training exercises and operating the Navy's only operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This aircraft is utilized primarily in reconnaissance missions. Tactical employment of this unique asset primarily supports both Battle Group deployments and Amphibious Warfare Operations” (Ref. [14] of List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons - Wikipedia & Navy web site).
An EA-18G Growler (BuNo 166856) of test and evaluation squadron VX-9 Vampires, carrying an array of payload, including external fuel tanks and missiles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EA-18G_Growler_VX-9_from_below_2008.jpg
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COMOPTEVFOR [Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force] |
“Operational Test & Evaluation, FY 1996 "The V-22 demonstrated several capabilities (speed, range/payload, maneuver envelope) not achievable by current medium-lift helicopters. Accordingly, the V-22 tiltrotor brings new tactics and unique capabilities not common to helicopters."
Operational Test & Evaluation, FY 1997 "The MV-22 will replace the current Marine Corps assault helicopters in the medium lift category (CH-46E and CH-53D), contributing to the dominant maneuver of the Marine landing force, as well as supporting focused logistics in the days following commencement of an amphibious operation. The Air Force requires the CV-22 to provide a long-range VTOL insertion and extraction capability and to supplement the Special Operations Forces (SOF) MC-130 aircraft in precision engagement” (Ref. http://www.navair.navy.mil/v22/?fuseaction=history.main):
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CIVILIAN SPIN-OFF |
IT'S A HELICOPTER - IT'S A PLANE |
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NASA XV-15 Tiltrotor Page "Two of the most versatile aircraft ever designed were tested in a joint NASA-Army research program. The XV-15 Tiltrotor Research Aircraft combined standard aircraft cruise flight with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities." |
"While the BellBoeing 609 Civil Tiltrotor took less than two years to design, the two companies that jointly developed it have been at the forefront of modern tiltrotor aeronautical development from its earliest days. Bell and Boeing involvement in the design and test of tiltrotor vehicles and models extends back over 40 years, to the mid-1950s." |
When Bell Helicopter Textron and Boeing Company announced that they would build a revolutionary new tilt-rotor aircraft, the superlatives flew. Bell chairman Webb Joiner suggested that construction of the tilt-rotor, a helicopter-airplane hybrid, would be as important as "the very beginning of manned flight itself." |
"Tiltrotors, which take off like a helicopter but fly like an airplane, have made their military debut. Can civilian applications be far behind?" |
Test and Evaluation squadrons test everything from basic aircraft flying qualities to advanced aerodynamics. VX-1 and VX-9 report to the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR)” (Ref. List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons - Wikipedia & Navy web site).
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VX-1 / VX-1 |
VX-9 / VX-9 |
VX-20 / VX-20 |
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Pioneers NAS Patuxent River, Maryland |
Vampires NAWS China Lake, California |
Force NAS Patuxent River, Maryland |
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Blackjack NAS Patuxent River, Maryland |
Saltydogs NAS Patuxent River, Maryland |
Bloodhounds NAS Point Mugu, California |
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Dust Devils NAWS China Lake, California |
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References include List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons at Wikipedia; others and navy web sites all linked herto. |
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Patrol Squadron
“Maritime patrol aircraft are used primarily for reconnaissance, anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare” (Ref. List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons - Wikipedia & Navy web site).
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VP-1 / VP-1 |
VP-4 / VP-4 |
VP-5 / VP-5 |
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Screaming Eagles NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
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Skinny Dragons MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MCB Hawaii
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Mad Foxes NAS Jacksonville, Florida
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VP-8 / VP-8 |
VP-9 / VP-9 |
VP-10 / VP-10 |
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Tigers NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Golden Eagles MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MCB Hawaii |
Lancers NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
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VP-16 / VP-16 |
VP-26 / VP-26 |
VP-30 / VP-30 |
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War Eagles NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Tridents NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Pro’s Nest FRS |
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VP-40 / VP-40 |
VP-45 / VP-45 |
VP-46 / VP-46 |
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Fighting Marlins NAS Whidbey Island, Washington |
Pelicans NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Grey Knights NAS Whidbey Island, Washington |
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VP-47 / VP-47 |
VP-62 / VP-62 |
VP-69 / VP-69 |
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Golden Swordsmen MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MCB Hawaii
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Broadarrows Reserve |
Totems Reserve |
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VPU-1 / VPU-1 |
VPU-2 / VPU-2 |
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Old Buzzards NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Wizards MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MCB Hawaii |
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References include List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons at Wikipedia; others and navy web sites all linked herto. |
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Other
“Some of these organizations are not technically "squadrons", however they have custody of, and routinely fly navy aircraft” (Ref. List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons - Wikipedia & Navy web site).
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Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
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Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center
Strike U |
Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific
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References include List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons at Wikipedia; others and navy web sites all linked herto. |
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All information within the Navy/Marine Helicopter and Navy aircraft squadrons report was collected and internet addresses reviewed from U.S. Navy web sites in conjunction with en.wikipedia, http://www.seaforces.org/usnair/current-units.htm; http://hma1369.tripod.com and many others discovered by anyone by clicking any internet address withing this report. |
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List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Navy_aircraft_squadrons |
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List of active United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_United_States_Marine_Corps_aircraft_squadrons |
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Other Navy Commands
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Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron ‘Blue Angels’ |
NAS Pensacola, Florida |
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US Navy Test Pilot School (USNTPS) |
NAS Patuxent River, Maryland |
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Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) |
NAS Fallon, Nevada |
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Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic (SFWSLANT) |
NAS Oceana, Virginia |
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Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific (SFWSPAC) |
NAS Lemoore, California |
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