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June 19, 2015

Appeal Successful: National Guard Soldier To Be Buried At Arlington

Had Been Fatally Injured In Helicopter Accident In Florida In March

The U.S. Army has overturned its decision to not allow the burial of Staff Sgt. Thomas Florich in Arlington National Cemetery after an appeal from the National Guard soldier's parents.

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Rare British Mosquito Fighter/Bomber To Make Oshkosh Appearance

Unique Experiences Offered At AirVenture To Honor Battle Of Britain’s 75th Anniversary

Oshkosh in July is known for its mosquitoes ... in fact some have called the pesky insects the State Bird of Wisconsin. But a different kind of Mosquito will be visiting Wittman Regional Airport this summer; a rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015.

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Pratt & Whitney F135 Engine Powers USS Wasp Sea Trials

F135 On Track For US Marine Corps F-35 Initial Operational Capability

Pratt & Whitney powered the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B operational test from the USS Wasp from May 18-29 off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina. Four F-35B aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 and two F-35B aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 performed more than 100 short takeoffs and vertical landings, with nearly flawless performance from the F135 propulsion system during the 10 day sea trials.

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