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On This Day in Aviation History

September 29th in Aviation History

The US Navy disbands the Jolly Rogers Squadron (VF-84) in 1995...watch a clip of their F-14s going up against WW2 Japanese Zeros! Also, the Lockheed Martin F-22 makes its first flight, NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shut...
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On This Day in Aviation History

On This Day in Aviation History: September 7th

Three military milestones: 101 years ago today, the US Army established its first air field. In 1942, Consolidated's C-32 Dominator made its maiden flight. In 1997, the F-22 Raptor took off for the first time.
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On This Day in Aviation History

Today in Aviation History: December 15th

In a near disaster, KLM Flight 867 loses all engines temporarily after flying through a cloud of volcanic ash, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merge, the Boeing 787 makes its first flight, and more..
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Military News
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

Air Force Pilots Balk at Flying the World’s Most Expensive Fighter Jet

The pricey F-22 Raptor jet has just gotten back up in the air, but the safety problem that grounded it doesn't seem to be resolved.
by Cora Currier, ProPublica
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Geico Skytypers buzz the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. (Photo by Scott Snorteland/srsimages.com)

Blue Skies Ahead for Jones Beach Air Show This Weekend

The 2012 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park is fast approaching (get it?!) with guests such as the Blue Angels, Snowbirds, Geico Skytypers, Sean Tucker and more.
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