T-45s reach milestone at NASM

T-45 Goshawks, used for Navy and Marine Corps advanced jet training at Naval Air Station Meridian, reached the 500,000 flight-hour milestone in mid-June. Boeing, which created the trainer for use by Navy and Marine Corps student-aviators, recognized the achievement during a June 27 winging ceremony. Boeing’s director of Harrier and T-45 programs Jim Young presented a plaque to Commander Training Air Wing One’s Capt. Brian Goszkowicz. The Navy plans to use the Goshawks through 2035. T-45C’s began arriving at NASM in 1997. There are 86 of the aircraft used for training. (Skyline 07/10/14)