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  • Spanish and US naval ships test Aegis Combat System

    03/12/2010 7:47:06 PM PST · by ErnstStavroBlofeld · 3 replies · 351+ views
    Brahmand.com ^ | 3/12/2010 | Brahmand.com
    The Aegis weapon system, installed on board the US and Spanish naval warships, has successfully exhibited its combat capabilities during a recent trial. The Combat System Ship Qualification Trials were conducted in the waters near Pt. Mugu, California last week. US Navy’s recently commissioned guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) along with USS Wayne E Meyer (DDG 108) took part in the trial. Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan (F-101) frigate was also a part of the exercise. The Aegis integrated naval weapon system, fitted on the ships, was evaluated for combat-readiness through comprehensive surface, subsurface and anti-air warfare exercises,...
  • Report: Pilot error caused crash - Pt. Mugu Air Show 4/20/2002

    03/13/2003 6:03:42 PM PST · by concentric circles · 12 replies · 1,853+ views
    Ventura County Star ^ | March 12, 2003 | Tamara Koehler
    Pilot error caused the fiery crash of a Phantom jet that killed both crew members during Point Mugu's air show last year, a Navy investigation has found. After nine months of painstaking examination of charred wreckage and videos taken by spectators, Navy investigators have ruled out mechanical failure, birds caught in the engine, and faulty maintenance as causes of the crash that killed the pilot, Navy Cmdr. Michael Norman, and radar intercept officer Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Muhs. The 800-page report on the April 20 crash pins the blame on Norman's handling of the Vietnam-era jet during an air show...