Tag Archives: naval aviation

The USS Langley, CV-1

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Joe Clark

This day in 1922 was a very important day in the records of Naval Aviation. Eighty-nine years ago, the United States Navy launched their first aircraft carrier. (Found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SSd_zPTYFQ.) The USS Langley, also known as CV-1, first served as … Continue reading →

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Fighting FIVE Takes the US Navy into the Jet Age

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Joe Clark

Sixty-three years ago today, Fighter Squadron FIVE became the first Navy squadron to land jet fighters aboard an aircraft carrier.  On March 10, 1948, they took their brand new North American FJ-1 Fury jets to sea to land aboard the … Continue reading →

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Impressions

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Clark

I remember the first time I saw the Blue Angels.  I was working the line fueling airplanes at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, so I was standing atop my fuel truck.  I watched the team arrive and fly their practice … Continue reading →

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