This is a social media reel that explores the evolution of U.S. naval aviation, from Eugene Ely's historic first aircraft landing on a ship in 1911 to the groundbreaking carrier operations of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in 1997. Discover how innovation has propelled naval aviation into one of the most advanced air fleets, supporting global missions and advancing at an exponential pace.
Twenty-one U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conducted a missing man formation flyover to honor the former U.S. President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter on Jan. 9.
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 12 embarked on a significant mission to Titusville, Florida, Oct. 16, where they officially presented an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter to the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM), which will be on loan to Valiant Air Command in Titusville.
