Conference Includes Sessions With Candy Bomber, Korean War Aircrews, World War II Fighter Pilots
In the pre-dawn hours of June 25 th, 1950, six columns of North Korean forces stormed across the 38th parallel into South Korea. Ninety thousand communist troops augmented by armored columns and close air support rapidly overwhelmed South Korean soldiers. The newly-created U.S. Air Force swung into action, and by June 27 th, an F-82 crew claimed the first aerial victory of the war.
Three Black Hawk Helicopters Will Eventually Call Fargo 'Home'
Backed by the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, state, local and military leaders announced an expansion of North Dakota Army National Guard aviation assets in the state Thursday. The event took place at the Jet Center's south hangar, the new Fargo home of the rotary winged aircraft.
Plans An 'Industry Day' To Begin Engaging Potential Contractors For The Procurement Process
The Canadian Coast Guard is laying the groundwork for the modernization of its helicopter fleet. The Honorable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honorable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, said announced Thursday that the Government of Canada is setting the stage for the purchase of new helicopters for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Corps Deploying The Aircraft In Japan Despite That Country's Concerns
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., deputy commandant of Marine Corps aviation, recently reinforced the safety of the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in a statement and press briefing in Washington, D.C.
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