Experimental Fighter Lands Role at Pax River; Vector to Test Technology for New Aircraft From: The Washington Post | Date: May 4, 2000| Author: Steve Vogel | Copyright 2000 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

An experimental aircraft once destined for a museum now holds the promise of new technology for future fleet aircraft at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Several hundred employees turned out for the recent welcoming ceremony at a Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron hangar for the arrival of the X-31 Vector, which was carried to Pax River aboard an Air Force Reserve C-5 Galaxy cargo plane.

The Vector, which has not flown since the 1995 Paris Air Show, likely will take to the skie...

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