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F-16s
Military Aviation

Former US Navy Operations Specialist explains why the F-16 fighter jets can be the catalyst that turns things for the better in Ukraine’s favor (but they are not a magic bullet)

By 
Dario Leone
Jun 4 2023
The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
By 
Dario Leone
Jun 4 2023
The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
By 
Dario Leone
Jun 3 2023
In 1971 an SR-71 crew flew 15,000 miles, in 10 hours 30 minutes non-stop, in full continuous AB to see how many times the Blackbird could refuel before the liquid nitrogen gave out
SR-71 Pilot explains why even though the Blackbird could attain Mach 3.5, at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur
By 
Linda Sheffield Miller
Jun 3 2023
F-4 pilot recalls when during a "snake check" down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
F-4 pilot recalls when during a “snake check” down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
By 
Dario Leone
Jun 2 2023
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Cold War Era

The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
Cold War Era / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation
The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
Jun 4 2023
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
In 1971 an SR-71 crew flew 15,000 miles, in 10 hours 30 minutes non-stop, in full continuous AB to see how many times the Blackbird could refuel before the liquid nitrogen gave out
Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
SR-71 Pilot explains why even though the Blackbird could attain Mach 3.5, at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur
Jun 3 2023
By 
Linda Sheffield Miller
F-4 pilot recalls when during a "snake check" down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation
F-4 pilot recalls when during a “snake check” down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
Jun 2 2023
By 
Dario Leone
Wild Weasel EWO explains why the F-4G had a small chance to survive a DACT engagement with the F-15 Eagle but no chance with the F-16 Viper
Cold War Era / Military Aviation
Wild Weasel EWO explains why the F-4G had a small chance to survive a DACT engagement with the F-15 Eagle but no chance with the F-16 Viper
Jun 1 2023
By 
Dario Leone
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Naval Warfare

Sturgeon class submarine Sonar Technician explains how a sub can surface through the ice cap at the North Pole and recalls the first 3-Submarine rendezvous at the Geographic North Pole in history
Jun 1 2023
By Dario Leone
Sturgeon class submarine Sonar Technician explains how a sub can surface through the ice cap at the North Pole and recalls the first 3-Submarine rendezvous at the Geographic North Pole in history
B-52H drops inert JDAM QuickStrike Extended Range mines from a standoff distance of more than 40 miles advancing maritime capabilities in a contested environment
May 27 2023
By Dario Leone
B-52H drops inert JDAM QuickStrike Extended Range mines from a standoff distance of more than 40 miles advancing maritime capabilities in a contested environment
Nuclear Submarine Officer recalls when his submarine’s periscope hit a small one-man fishing boat knocking the fisherman overboard
May 24 2023
By Dario Leone
Nuclear Submarine Officer recalls when his submarine’s periscope hit a small one-man fishing boat knocking the fisherman overboard
After Almost 6-Year-Long Refueling Overhaul Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington Leaves Newport News for sea trials
May 23 2023
By Dario Leone
After Almost 6-Year-Long Refueling Overhaul Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington Leaves Newport News for sea trials
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Losses and Aviation Safety

In 1971 an SR-71 crew flew 15,000 miles, in 10 hours 30 minutes non-stop, in full continuous AB to see how many times the Blackbird could refuel before the liquid nitrogen gave out
Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
SR-71 Pilot explains why even though the Blackbird could attain Mach 3.5, at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur
Jun 3 2023
By 
Linda Sheffield Miller
F-4 pilot recalls when during a "snake check" down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
F-4 pilot recalls when during a “snake check” down a jeep trail he had to do a 6-G pullup to avoid a pickup truck. He was accused by his neighbor of running him off the road with his Phantom II.
Jun 2 2023
By Dario Leone
F-14 Pilot explains how he was able to land his Tomcat after the radome came off during and ACM engagement, at a speed of 600 knots, at an altitude of 28,000 feet
F-14 Pilot explains how he was able to land his Tomcat aboard USS Eisenhower after the radome came off during and ACM engagement, at a speed of 600 knots, at an altitude of 28,000 feet
May 28 2023
By Dario Leone
Here’s why the EA-6B Prowler had a "nuclear trefoil nose art”
Naval Flight Officer explains why the EA-6B Prowler had a “nuclear trefoil nose art”
May 27 2023
By Dario Leone
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Aviation History

The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
Aviation History / Military Aviation
The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
Jun 3 2023
By 
Dario Leone
The story of the A-12CB, the Oxcart Carrier Based Mach 3 Spy Plane that never was
The story of the A-12CB, the Oxcart Carrier Based Mach 3 Spy Plane that never was
May 31 2023
By Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Mortons Books
Final Dogfight – May 8, 1945: Who scored the last aerial victory of the air war in Europe?
Did you know Luftwaffe Bf 109 pilot Erich Hartmann did not fire until the enemy was as close as 66 feet? How the most successful fighter ace in aviation history scored Air-to-Air Kills.
May 30 2023
By Dario Leone
Final flight for Swiss Mirage IIIDS HB-RDF, the only privately-operated Mirage IIIDS in the world
Final flight for Swiss Mirage IIIDS HB-RDF, the only privately-operated Mirage IIIDS in the world
May 29 2023
By Dario Leone
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Military Aviation

F-16s
Military Aviation
Former US Navy Operations Specialist explains why the F-16 fighter jets can be the catalyst that turns things for the better in Ukraine’s favor (but they are not a magic bullet)
Jun 4 2023
By 
Dario Leone
The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
The story of how all Miramar Tomcat squadrons got the funds to purchase riflescopes to attach to the HUD of their F-14 fighter jets
Jun 4 2023
By Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
The story of the “Messerspit:” when Germans fitted a Spitfire with a DB 605A, they found it was better than the Merlin Version.
Jun 3 2023
By Dario Leone
In 1971 an SR-71 crew flew 15,000 miles, in 10 hours 30 minutes non-stop, in full continuous AB to see how many times the Blackbird could refuel before the liquid nitrogen gave out
SR-71 Pilot explains why even though the Blackbird could attain Mach 3.5, at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur
Jun 3 2023
By Linda Sheffield Miller
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‘Blackbird’s Top Speed was Officially Mach 3.2 but the SR-71 was Much Faster Than That,” former Skunk Works Engineer Says
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
‘Blackbird’s Top Speed was Officially Mach 3.2 but the SR-71 was Much Faster Than That,” former Skunk Works Engineer Says
Oct 25 2019
By 
Dario Leone
SR-71 Pilot tells the story of when his Blackbird flew So Fast that He and his RSO arrived at Beale AFB almost a Day Before They Left Kadena AB
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
‘The SR-71 could attain Mach 3.5 but at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur,’ former Blackbird Pilot says
Apr 17 2022
By 
Dario Leone
The slowest speed ever recorded by a Lockheed Blackbird
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
The slowest speed ever recorded by a Lockheed Blackbird
Oct 10 2021
By 
Dario Leone
‘Blackbird’s Top Speed was Officially Mach 3.2 but the SR-71 was Much Faster Than That,” former Skunk Works Engineer Says
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
‘Blackbird’s Top Speed was Officially Mach 3.2 but the SR-71 was Much Faster Than That,” former Skunk Works Engineer Says
Oct 25 2019
By 
Dario Leone
SR-71 Pilot tells the story of when his Blackbird flew So Fast that He and his RSO arrived at Beale AFB almost a Day Before They Left Kadena AB
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
‘The SR-71 could attain Mach 3.5 but at that speed serious damage to the aircraft might occur,’ former Blackbird Pilot says
Apr 17 2022
By 
Dario Leone
The slowest speed ever recorded by a Lockheed Blackbird
Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird / SR-71 Top Speed
The slowest speed ever recorded by a Lockheed Blackbird
Oct 10 2021
By 
Dario Leone
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A-10 pilot who destroyed 23 tanks in one day during Operation Desert Storm reaches a historic 7,000 hours in the Warthog
Military Aviation

A-10 pilot who destroyed 23 tanks in one day during Operation Desert Storm reaches a historic 7,000 hours in the Warthog

Sep 9 2021
By Dario Leone
Document Aimed to Help Iraqi MiG Fighter Pilots to recognize the F-117 during Desert Storm featured B-2 Silhouette
Military Aviation

Document Aimed to Help Iraqi MiG Fighter Pilots to recognize the F-117 during Desert Storm featured B-2 Silhouette

Jan 23 2020
By Dario Leone

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