Category: fighters

VFA-146 “Blue Diamonds”: Precision at Sea Since 1956

Story and photos by Steve Lewis For nearly seven decades, the Blue Diamonds have fought wars, pioneered tactics, and flown five generations of Navy fighters. This is their story. When the U.S. Navy established Fighter Squadron 146 in 1956,...

MILITARY DEMO TEAMS OF AIRVENTURE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski AirVenture and the EAA have always had a close relationship with our Armed Forces, which was very evident with 8 demo teams present at AirVenture 2025. The United States Air Force had the...

Home at Last: Carrier Air Wing Two Returns to Lemoore After Nine Months at Sea

Story and photos by Steve Lewis Naval Air Station Lemoore was buzzing with excitement this week as Carrier Air Wing Two returned from a nine-month deployment aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Families lined the flight line waving...

THE 2025 MILWAUKEE AIR AND WATER SHOW

The 2025 interaition of the annual Waterstone Bank Milwaukee Air and Water show was held on July 19th and 20th 2025 at the Milwaukee Wisconsin lakefront, adjacent to Bradford Beach. This year’s show featured several military performers which included...

The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show 2025

Story and photos by Shawn Byers I had not been to the Dayton Air Show in many years but it has always been on the radar, so to speak. It is within driving distance, but maybe a bit far...

AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 – Day 7 Finale and Wrap Up

Press Release below is from the EAA, with added photos by Ken Kula:  Here’s a quick look at Day 7 of the EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, and then the EAA’s announcement of the successes of the “Convention”. Day seven...

Oshkosh Sunday Arrivals Day

Photos by Ken Kula The EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is almost underway, and the day prior to Monday’s beginning chapter saw hundreds of aircraft arrive at Wittman regional Airport. Active military, warbirds and General Aviation planes of all types...

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