WORLD WATCHERS

A Pictorial History of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron ONE (ECMRON-1) and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1)The entire operational history of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron ONE (ECMRON-1) and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1) documentedPublished 2020 A Pictorial History of Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group (FEWSG), Fleet Tactical Readiness Group (FTRG), Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VAQ-33),…

Smokin’ Tigers (sb)

US Navy Squadron Histories no. 307Smokin’ Tigers (sb)Published March 2022 On 1 Nov 1955, Heavy Attack Squadron ONE (HATRON ONE or VAH-1) was established and temporarily based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. On the same day, CDR P.F. Stevens assumed the command of the squadron. He was a highly decorated patrol-bomber pilot during…

Smokin’ Tigers (hb)

US Navy Squadron Histories no. 307Smokin’ Tigers (hb)Published March 2022 On 1 Nov 1955, Heavy Attack Squadron ONE (HATRON ONE or VAH-1) was established and temporarily based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. On the same day, CDR P.F. Stevens assumed the command of the squadron. He was a highly decorated patrol-bomber pilot during…

Sundowner Phantoms

The Modelers’ Guide to Aircraft Finishes & Markings #001Sundowner PhantomsPublished April 2020 There is one US Phantom scheme that stands head and shoulders above all others in terms of its fame and attractiveness… that of VF-111 ‘Sundowners’. Many kits have included these beloved sharkmouth and sunburst markings, and they have also been replicated by many…

Flying the Frisian Flag

Aeronautica & DifesaFrisian Flag 2022Published June 2022 Flying the Frisian Flag From March 28th until April 8th, more than 40 aircraft and helicopters from 7  NATO countries participated in the largest aerial exercise in The Netherlands. Completely organised by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNethAF) and supported by hundreds of international ground crew, twice a…

Lightning in Europe

JP4Lightning in EuropePublished Augustus 2019 Stealth capable F-35A fighter aircraft were deployed to the European theater for training alongside the United States allies as part of the European Deterrence Initiative. This is their second deployment to Europe. The first deployment were F-35As from the 34th Fighter Squadron/388 Fighter Wing to RAF Lakenheath, England, in April 2017. The 421st FS,…

Rapid Forge

FAM Fuerzas MilitaresRapid ForgePublished Oktober 2019 Rapid Forge is a USAFE-led exercise to bring the readiness of the airforce and his NATO allies to a higher level and to test the ability to function at locations other then their main airbases. Its based on the CSW  (Combat Support Wing) concept. The concept gives the airforce…