by Flying Leathernecks | Dec 20, 2019 | Marine Aircraft
The basic role of the TA-4J Skyhawk was a two-place, lightweight, high-performance trainer capable of operating from an aircraft carrier or shore base. The TA-4J Skyhawk entered production in June 1969. It became the longest-serving of the Skyhawks as the US Navy’s...
by Flying Leathernecks | Nov 8, 2019 | News
The F4F Wildcat in the collection of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum traveled up the freeway to Hollywood! The aircraft was the star of the red carpet premiere of “Midway” on November 5th, 2019, at the Regency Village Theatre. Released Nov. 8th,...
by Flying Leathernecks | Feb 15, 2019 | 2018 Essay Contest, Essay Contest
High School, First Place Winner – Jocelyne Najar Velazquez. Essay submitted by high school teacher, Alaura Dorociak, Charter School of San Diego.Jocelyne is pictured above with essay contest founder, Maj Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired), and her teacher, Alaura...
by Flying Leathernecks | Feb 15, 2019 | 2018 Essay Contest, Essay Contest
High School, Third Place Winner – Vanessa Zhou. Essay submitted by high school teacher, Ferdinand Toledo, Scripps Ranch High School.Vanessa is pictured above with her teacher, Ferdinand Toledo.The Least Honored Heroes of LifeThe definition of “hero”, by Oxford...
by Flying Leathernecks | Feb 15, 2019 | 2018 Essay Contest, Essay Contest
Middle School, Third Place Winner – Luke Renda. Essay submitted by 6th Grade Teacher, Elaine Dolnack, R. Roger Rowe Middle School.Pictured above: Essay contest founder Major Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired), Luke Renda, and teacher, Elaine Dolnack.My HeroMy...
