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Paul Haynes, JFD's Head of Special Operations Capability, recently wrote an article for Military Systems and Technology magazine called 'Tactical Diving Underwater Manoeuvre, The Future Direction of Travel' The article explores topics such as the changing operational landscape, operational employment and modernisation priorities. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dS83xAv #JFD #TacticalDivingVehicles #SpecialOps #SpecOps

LOCKHEED: The little aviation manufacturing aircraft company in Southern California that changed the world; and where revolutionary aircraft such as the SR-71 designed and built via the auspices of “Skunkworks” is still the fastest jet in history. On December 13, 1926, Allan Lockheed, John Northrop, Kenneth Kay and Fred Keeler secured funding to form the Lockheed Aircraft Company in Hollywood (spelled phonetically to prevent mispronunciation). This new company utilized some of the same technology originally developed for the Model S-1 to design the Vega Model. In March 1928, the company relocated to Burbank, California, and by year's end reported sales exceeding one million dollars. From 1926 to 1928 the company produced over 80 aircraft and employed more than 300 workers who by April 1929 were building five aircraft per week. In July 1929, majority shareholder Fred Keeler sold 87% of the Lockheed Aircraft Company to Detroit Aircraft Corporation. At the beginning of World War II, Lockheed – under the guidance of Clarence (Kelly) Johnson, who is considered one of the best-known American aircraft designers – answered a specification for an interceptor by submitting the P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft, a twin-engined, twin-boom design. The P-38 was the only American fighter aircraft in production throughout American involvement in the war, from Pearl Harbor to Victory over Japan Day. It filled ground-attack, air-to-air, and even tactical bombing roles in all theaters of the war in which the United States operated. The P-38 was responsible for shooting down more Japanese aircraft than any other U.S. Army Air Forces type during the war; it is particularly famous for being the aircraft type that shot down Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's airplane. In 1943, Lockheed began, in secrecy, development of a new jet fighter at its Burbank facility. This fighter, the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, became the first American jet fighter to score a kill. It also recorded the first jet-to-jet aerial kill, downing a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 in Korea, although by this time the F-80 (as it was redesignated in June 1948) was already considered obsolete. Starting with the P-80, Lockheed's secret development work was conducted by its Advanced Development Division, more commonly known as the Skunk works. The name was taken from Al Capp's comic strip Li'l Abner. This organization has become famous and spawned many successful Lockheed designs, including the U-2 (late 1950s), SR-71 Blackbird (1962) and F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter (1978). The Skunk Works often created high-quality designs in a short time and sometimes with limited resources. The accompanying hour long program below is recalled by one of the early engineers who were apart of the Lockheed Corporation when Allen Lockheed was still running the company.

#ThisDayInHistory #PearlHarbor | What makes the Attack on Pearl Harbor stand out to me is how America got back up the day after… this video depicts that. Admiral Yamamoto said said he could only guarantee Japan six months of military success in the Pacific after the attack. Five months later, the United States did what had never been done before, launching B-25 bombers off aircraft carriers to attack Tokyo (Doolittle Raid). Six months later, the United States prevented the Imperial Japanese Navy from isolating Australia at the Battle of Coral Sea. Seven months later, the United States turned the war around at the Battle of Midway, trouncing the same Kidō Butai ("Mobile Force") that had attacked Pearl Harbor. Imperial Japan lost 4 fleet carriers, 248 aircraft, and the most experienced combat pilots in the world at the time from the battle. It never recovered, and was on the strategic defense the rest of the war. Victory at Midway was not assured. If those obsolete bombers from Midway had not kept Nagumo’s carriers in evasive maneuvers, sacrificing themselves to buy the U.S. Navy precious time, the battle could have gone very differently. The U.S. could have lost the war in the Pacific. Could we repeat that, going from disaster to victory in less than a year? That is what we should take away from today.

Aviation Time Capsule: Unveiling the Legendary Douglas DC-3 we explore the iconic Douglas DC-3! With its maiden flight in 1935, this legendary aircraft revolutionized air travel, setting unparalleled standards that endure even today. ✈️ History Unfolded: Originally designed as a sleeper aircraft, the DC-3 quickly evolved into a game-changer. Its durability and versatility played pivotal roles in various military operations during World War II, earning it the nickname "Skytrain" and "Dakota." 📜 Specifications at a Glance: - Range: 1,500 miles - Cruising Speed: 207 mph - Capacity: Up to 32 passengers - Endurance: A testament to its design, many DC-3s are still flying today, showcasing their enduring legacy.

Training is the key to success

Whenever I am in Chicago , I make it a point to visit Navy pier light house and my mind always jumps to Stephen Covey’s LIGHT HOUSE PRINCIPLES The Lighthouse Story Covey opened with a story of Captain Horatio Hornblower. As the story goes, one night at sea, Horatio awakens to find that a ship is in his sea-lane about 20 miles away and refuses to move. Horatio commands the other ship to move starboard, 20 degrees at once. The other ship refuses and tells Horatio that he should move his ship starboard, 20 degrees at once. Next, Horatio tries to pull rank and size on the other ship, stating that he’s a captain and that he’s on a large battle ship. The other ship replies, and it turns out it’s not actually a ship, but a lighthouse. The take away from the story is, there are lighthouse principles–You don’t break them. You only break yourself against them. Don’t break yourself against lighthouse principles.

In The MOC, Dr. Steven Wills offers that the careers of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Admiral Hyman Rickover, and Mr. Philip “Jack” London demonstrate that “Failures on the battlefield, at the shipyard, or in corporate boardrooms are inevitable and the cost of those failures is high. Good character, however, allows for an honest assessment of mistakes and sets the groundwork for their addressal in good faith with an eye to positive outcomes.” Read more about the importance of charachter, in The MOC.

There are so many interesting things in aviation history

Hamilton's Lancaster bomber, initially displayed as a war memorial in Goderich, Ontario from 1964 to the late 1970s, has been restored and will make a historic return flight on June 14th, exactly 60 years after its final flight. The aircraft, now part of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, underwent extensive restoration and is one of only two airworthy Lancasters in the world. Notice to Airmen ✈ Sign up for my free newsletter to get aviation news straight to your inbox: flybuyer.com/subscribe #aviation #businessaviation #aviatinonews #pilotlife

A busy calendar and a busy mind will destroy your ability to create anything great. - Naval Busyness is inversely correlated with meaningful actions. The more busy you are, the less meaningful actions you can stack on top of one another to create great outcomes. Step back, reflect on what's important, dedicate your best time to it, and recharge the rest of the day.