When is DoD going to learn the KISS principle? Research this stuff off-line. Not sure why the Marine Corps needs a 200M$+ aiframe, anyway. We’re just going to break it. Lets start looking into some low-tech solutions for this stuff. Bring back the OV-10, and either re-develop the A-1 Skyraider, or start building the…

Because of Japan’s agreement following their surrender in WWII, they were not able to directly participate in the conflict. They provided secondary support in the form of logistical assistance, funding and medical personnel/supplies.

No. No he didn’t.

I know its a little late in the game to comment on this article, but as a former aviation electronics technician, I love how the article is laying the blame of crew error on a maintenance technician. Once you sign for it, it belongs to you, and the PILOT is responsible for switchology.

This is so sad. I was in the Marine Corps in the late 90’s, and the AAAV was just around the corner. I didn’t know it had already been in development for 20 years. That thing was supposed to be almost as fast on water as it was on land. Once again, as with everything else they do, the DoD has sacrificed good for…

I love that the Thunderbirds use purpose built aircraft, while the Blue Angels use aircraft that were pulled off the line and converted. In my opinion, the Blues put on a better show. The T-Birds are amazing, don’t get me wrong, but if I had to take my pick, I’d go to a Blue Angels show any day of the week.