Brutally Bad Luck For Snowbird Jet In Recent Accident

Information is starting to emerge concerning the recent tragedy that befell the highly-respected RCAF Snowbird flight demonstration team. The May 17th accident seriously injured pilot Captain Rich MacDougall and resulted in the death of Captain Jenn Casey, the Snowbird PAO (Public Affairs Officer). Much of Canada mourned Captain Casey and the public outpouring of support and sadness was visible coast to coast -- and spoke compellingly about the affection Canada has for their Snowbirds. However; the villain in this crash may be none other than another Canadian resident... a local bird. Examination of the video that was shot as the fated Snowbird flight of two was departing, shows a small object

VMFA-314 Black Knights Made History By Becoming First F-35C Squadron in the USMC

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 welcomed its most recent delivery of the F-35C Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar May 18, 2020. Earlier this year, the VMFA-314 Black Knights made history when they became the first F-35C squadron in the Marine Corps. “We are extremely excited to be receiving our seventh aircraft today,” said Lt. Col. Cedar Hinton, commanding officer of VMFA-314. “Each of these amazing machines represents a significant leap in capability for our squadron and brings us one step closer to becoming fully combat capable.”

VMGR-452 Is The Second Marine Reserve Squadron To Operate The KC-130J

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452), the Marine Forces Reserve squadron at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York. A U.S. Marine Corps crew ferried the aircraft from Lockheed Martin’s facility here on May 28 to the aircraft’s new home. VMGR-452 is the second Marine Reserve squadron to operate KC-130Js and this delivery signifies the recapitalization of the squadron’s existing KC-130T fleet. VMGR-452 — known as the Yankees — has operated Hercules tankers for more than 30 years, flying KC-130s in support of Operations Desert Storm, Enduring F