Commander Robert Heid, age 92, passed away on Feb. 15. Commander Heid was a 26 year Navy veteran, a Naval Aviator who flew combat missions from the deck of the USS Enterprise during WWII.
Lt. Colonel James Armstrong, age 90, passed away Jan. 22. Col. Armstrong was a 23 year Marine, a Naval Aviator who flew Marine PBJ bombers in the South Pacific and China in WWII. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 6 air medals during the conflict. He again went to war in Korea, flying Corsairs in support of Marines on the ground, He also volunteered to fly Piper Cubs on spotting and recon missions. He was awarded another DFC for actions in those Cubs. After retirement, he served as Texas Instrument's chief pilot.
Bobby Hazelwood, age 81, passed away on Jan. 26. Hazelwood served in the USAF, piloting Century Series fighters for 10 years.
Godspeed, gentlemen ...
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Long Live Superheats!
Some youtube video I was just made aware of. Two VF-202 F-14s on the range at Ft. Chafee in 1993.
These two jets were the last two F-14As built, BuNos 162710 and 162711. They served with the Dallas based reserve squadron from their delivery from Grumman in 1987 until the squadron shut down in 1994.
These two jets were the last two F-14As built, BuNos 162710 and 162711. They served with the Dallas based reserve squadron from their delivery from Grumman in 1987 until the squadron shut down in 1994.
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