The Centennial of Naval Aviation is a historic milestone. From its humble beginning in 1911, the Navy's flight program has grown to become a guardian of freedom for America and its allies. It has succeeded because of the hard work and dedication of men and women who are willing to continually challenge themselves and, if necessary, sacrifice their lives for their country. Many have done so. We honor their ... Read More

A gaggle of P-38's make their way through the Central Valley of California on their way to the Capitol Air show Sept. 11-12th 2010. ... Read More

The old English proverb that  "all things must come to an end..." sums up what occurs every November at NAS Pensacola Florida.  The 2010 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow was the latest of a long line of grand finales that the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron has presented, and with it comes mixed emotions.  Sadly, the final performances of the year means that some of the Blues members will be ... Read More

On November 5, approximately 40 photographers drove two hours east of San Diego for a photocall on one of the country’s most active air fields.  Naval Air Facility El Centro was first commissioned on May 1, 1946.  Over the years the base has had a wide variety of assignments, from a parachute experimental division, an aeronautical escape system testing, evaluation, and design, to the filming of some scenes from ... Read More

The largest free public event in Nevada returned to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 13-14 when the U.S. Air Force hosted Aviation Nation 2010-- the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. Aviation Nation celebrated the work of America's military and its achievements on land, at sea and in air, space and cyberspace. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event and were scheduled ... Read More

Filmed in 1960 - The Four Horsemen were the world's only four engine per aircraft demonstration team. Flying four C-130As in close formation, the team would perform a number of maneuvers over a twenty-three minute airshow that closed with a bomb burst -- or as the team called it, Horseman Burst. The show was performed at an altitude of 500 to 1,000 feet. Learn more about the "Four Horsemen" at ... Read More