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Programming Note: “Angle of Attack: How Naval Aviation Changed the Face of War”

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In the mail today from ANA: 99 ANAers, Friends of ANA and Naval Aviation, A number of members have asked for more information about The Boeing Company’s great Public Television program, “Angle of Attack”. In case you missed it before, the schedule is in the attachment. It is a bit long but you should find…

NFO’s: 43 yrs and still going strong…

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The Background: On 8 February 1965, a change to Bureau of Personnel Instruction 1210.4C authorized a new designator and name, Naval Flight Officer (NFO). The new designator was appropriate for “an unrestricted line officer, a member of the aeronautical organization . . .who may fill any billet not requiring actual control knowledge of an aircraft.”…

Underway
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Underway

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Wouldst thou,”–so the helmsman answered, “Learn the secret of the sea? Only those who brave its dangers Comprehend its mystery!” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It’s a hard life and one oft misunderstood by those who haven’t been there, for they don’t know the allure, the draw that the sea can have.  She is a demanding…

What We’re Reading – And Why
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What We’re Reading – And Why

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A quick look at the sidebar will reveal a variety and number of books read over the course of the past year, oft times engendering discussions off-site as to selections and purpose.  Looking at the current working stack on my desk, I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk to why these particular selections.  Understanding…

VAW-121 Hawkeye Down

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(Breaking) Getting early reports that an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the VAW-121 (“Bluetails”) is down in the North Arabian Sea.  The crew evidently conducted a controlled bailout and three of the four have been recovered by SAR efforts.   Fourth remains missing after four hours. I can only speculate on what the cause of the mishap…