F/A-18E/F makes first trap; high alpha testing next
The U.S. Navy this week flew the first carrier-type landing with the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E/F Super Hornet at NAS Patuxent River, Md., and is preparing for high angle of attack testing. Cdr. Tom Gurney flew the two-seat F-1 for the first trap using the Mk. 7 arresting gear at Pax River on...
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