Sentences with phrase «aircraft squadron»

Completed five successful aircraft squadron deployments in direct support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Valiant Shield.

Supervised the entire maintenance effort of a military aircraft squadron, ensuring compliance with established directives.

The number of fast - jet aircraft squadrons is at an all time low — from 33 at the time of the first Gulf War in 1990 to just eight today.

As a priority the number of combat aircraft squadrons must be addressed in the forthcoming SDSR if they are to be in balance with the rest of the UK's forces and provide the essential cover they need.»

Provided mission critical support to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic and 18 Strike Fighter Aircraft Squadrons.

Not exact matches

The A-10 is returning to Afghanistan for the first time since 2012, with the squadron of 12 aircraft to operate from Kandahar air base in the south, the heartland of the militants fighting to oust the Western - backed government and drive out foreign forces.

But that continued support may only mean the deployment of a squadron - size contingent of aircraft like F - 15s, F - 16s, or A-10s to bolster the aircraft already in Afghanistan, Venable said.

The USAF EC - 130H overall force is quite small, consisting of only 14 aircraft, based at Davis - Monthan AFB (DMAFB), in Tucson, Arizona and belonging to the 55th Electronic Combat Group (ECG) and its two squadrons: the 41st and 43rd Electronic Combat Squadrosquadrons: the 41st and 43rd Electronic Combat SquadronsSquadrons (ECS).

Made up at Netheravon on Feb. 14, 1915 the unit contributed in developing daylight bombing tactics (their motto «Lead the Field» reflects this expertise) and the fin of their jet was painted with the emblem of the fox, received from Fairey Fox aircraft that the squadron flew in 1926.

Four aircraft were adorned with a special centenary painted tail fin commemorating the 100 th anniversary of each individual squadron with the fifth jet's tail fin celebrating 40 years of the Tornado.

Air power demo include aircraft belonging to both the embarked squadrons and take place in the vicinity of the aircraft carrier for all the personnel to see.

«If we want to do something straightaway which will do more than several squadrons of aircraft, it's get our allies to do their job,» he said.

She flew attack aircraft from 1975, and was the first woman to command a naval aviation squadron

As an Air Force fighter pilot and squadron commander, I came to know Sandy through his aircraft, so he became a hero to me.

The default voice guidance comes through in a posh male British accent, which sounds like that of a World War II RAF squadron leader and adds to the aircraft - cockpit feeling.

One British Army Air Corps flight and onehalf squadron of the Royal Air Force with fighters and groundattack aircraft stationed in southern Belize.

Two missions will be included: Interception Course has the player intercepting a group of stolen aircraft above the Caucasus Mountains as a Russian pilot, while Seek and Destroy is from the titular US squadron's perspective.

He served for 301 squadron at Kenley, and was downed over Sutton in Kent where the aircraft was found and hence the renovation project.

• Supervise and direct all aircraft inspections, develop and implement planned maintenance schedules, and oversee all coordination and stowage of munitions by squadron personnel.

Supervised the production efforts of eight technicians in the inspection and repair of 24 aircraft electronic components totaling 153 man hours in support of embarked squadrons during Fleet Readiness Squadron Carrier Qualifications

• Steered squadron to win 2011 18th Maintenance Group Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the Year Award.