NADEP to Open Tours Amid Cherry Point Air Show
The Naval Aviation Depot at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station will offer tours Saturday April 8 from 9 30 a m to 11 30 a m showcasing behind the scenes work at the Carolina Depot a major Navy aircraft repair facility with displays machines aircraft and technology Visitors may take guided bus or self guided tours with shuttle service from runway parking The depot employs 3800 civilians and 77 military personnel and handles over 400 million in annual business
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Harrier jet simulator helps teach maintenance skill
U S Marine Corps at Cherry Point uses eight life size Av-8B Harrier trainers in the FREST program to teach maintenance. Each trainer covers a different system from avionics to propulsion and can simulate hundreds of malfunctions, offering hands on practice without flying.
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Night flying Harrier pilots train with night vision gear
CHERRY POINT The Harrier pilots of Marine Attack Squadron 223 trained at Indian Springs Nevada focusing on night systems for close air support reconnaissance and interdiction. They used night vision goggles weighing 28 ounces and integrated forward looking infrared radar to enhance night visibility while monitoring light levels and avoiding disorientation. Three of VMA 223's Harriers carry FLIR, first converted a year ago.
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