PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 16, 2011)1 of 4
An EA-6B Prowler from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) flies over Southern Maryland on a biofuel blend of JP-5 aviation fuel and camelina oil. The Prowler successfully completed its inaugural biofuel flight here continuing the Navy's surge toward energy independence. U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler (Released) 110916-N-JQ696-872
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Sept. 1, 2011)2 of 4
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks during a press conference at Naval Air Station Patuxent River about the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, conducting demonstration flights with a 50-50 mix of biofuel and JP-5 aviation fuel. The Blue Angels will perform at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo Sept. 3 and 4. U.S. Navy photo (Released) 110901-N-JM744-077
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Aug. 24, 2011)3 of 4
A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a test flight using a biofuel blend of JP-5 jet fuel and plant-based camelina. U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler (Released) 110824-N-ZZ999-001
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Aug. 10, 2011)4 of 4
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lifts off from Naval Air Station Patuxent River during a successful biofuel test flight. The tilt-rotor aircraft flew at altitudes of up to 25,000 feet on a 50-50 blend of camelina based biofuel and standard petroleum based JP-5 fuel. U.S. Navy photo by Steven Kays (Released) 110810-N-ZZ999-001
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment toured Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Oct. 15.
