Sentence examples for carrier wing from inspiring English sources

"Just about every aircraft carrier wing, and the vast majority of tactical Air Force fliers, have had exposure to northern and southern Iraq," said Rear Adm. Stephen H. Baker, retired, senior fellow at the Center for Defense Information in Washington.

Hogan's scheme proved a single carrier wing could wipe out Russia's entire Pacific Naval Air Force as soon as it ventured from Soviet airspace.

The Mk VIII was also discussed in terms of another plan known as the Carrier Wing; in this plan flying surfaces, such as wings, would be fitted to the Mk VIII so that it could be towed by a transport aircraft and then glide into battle in support of airborne forces.

Given these problems and delays, 51st Troop Carrier Wing was not able to conduct a large-scale glider exercise until mid-June.

Transport aircraft were controlled by the 54th Troop Carrier Wing, which was commanded by Colonel Paul H. Prentiss, with his headquarters at Port Moresby.

When they had arrived in North Africa, it had been decided that the 52nd Troop Carrier Wing would operate with 1st Airborne Division and its counterpart, the 51st, with 82nd Airborne Division.

An embarked carrier air wing consisting of up to around 90 aircraft is normally deployed on board.

The aircraft are expected to begin trials flying from Queen Elizabeth in 2018 with a carrier air wing fully operational by 2020.

As one approached the carrier, its wings tilted slightly, first one way and then the other, adjusting, compensating.

The escort carriers' air wings were disappointed with their experience, as their ability to detect submarines was hampered by severe weather throughout the operation.

Scott Swift, deputy commander of the carrier's air wing.