Tag: US Marine Corps
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US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet Crashes In Washington State Woodlands, Sparks Wildfire; Pilot Ejects Safely
The pilot of a military fighter jet escaped with minor injuries after the aircraft crashed into a Washington state mountain and sparked a brush fire Saturday, authorities said. A Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing statement described the crash around noon as a “non-fatal aviation mishap” involving one of its F/A-18 Hornet aircraft…
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A Final Public Flight For The Marine Corps’ Legendary AV-8B Harrier II Jets
A flight of the Marine Corps’ legendary AV-8B Harrier IIs, ground attack jets that can take off and land vertically, will make a final public flight this week to mark the aircraft’s retirement after more than four decades of service with the Corps. The Harrier’s “sundown” ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at Marine Corps Air…
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