Possible photo of J-20 from Chinese Milblog

Via Dangerroom – The Chinese milblogs are a passing around fence snaps purported to be the stealthy J-20 5th generation fighter.  Looks a bit like the MiG 1.42/1.44 to me.   And oddly, it actually looks a lot like the fictional Chinese MiG from Command & Conquer Generals:

If anyone is so inclined, they can be found over at my place.

For those of us who have been reading the good Captain’s blog for awhile now, we learned that he recently celebrated his retirement from active duty after a mere 26 years.  Forgoing the usual dog-and-pony show, he elected to commemorate his parting by getting together with a few shipmates at a local pub, where they do indeed serve up a fine pint of Guinness.

I was fortunate enough to live close by, and was able to attend some of the festivities – though I’m sure my late arrival caused me to miss a good many of the inevitable sea stories.  BTW – I did finally learn how he came by the “Lex” moniker – it would make a good story for him to share… hint, hint.

Well, ever since I’d first heard the rumors about his retirement, I decided to do some small part to honor his time spent in the service of our country.  Having some (small) talent in drawing, I’d discovered years ago that people appreciate a nicely done caricature.  I thought this would be a much more appropriate gesture than another plaque or ginormous shadow box.  Knowing that Lex would be far too modest to post this on his main page, I thought I would take the opportunity to share it with the rest of you who weren’t able to make it, so that you could also add your comments/farewell thoughts on the occasion of Lex’s retirement.

-Maj Harvey

It was only about 10 degrees out last night, so I couldn’t manage to stay outside for the whole thing.  But what I did see was really incredible. Go here for more pics…

Midland Air Show

Marine glider in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C., May 1942.

Marine gliders. Who knew?