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Crew of VAW-123 E-2C receive Air Medal
In March, the VAW-123 was performing carrier qualifications in preparation for deployment aboard the USS Eisenhower when the arresting cable snapped, nearly causing the aircraft to hit the water. A few days ago, the crew were awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight." (www.navytimes.com) Plus d'info...
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They made all the right moves and survived one Very Scary Situation. This is the type of incident that forges confidence in oneself. Bravo.
Great training and great airmanship equals great outcomes. Bravo Zulu!
Can somebody explain to me what a "non-aerial flight" would look look like.
"Non-aerial flight" would be in a balloon or dirigible, because they do not require aerodynamic forces to stay aloft.
I guess moving out of the blocks under your own power would be considered non-arial flight?
I'm guessing there were some drawers that needed changing after that.
