This just-released video shows a rare formation with A-10s and the US Air Force Thunderbirds over Nevada. Brought to my attention…
Dario Leone
Dario Leone
Dario Leone is an aviation, defense and military writer. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviation Geek Club” one of the world’s most read military aviation blogs. His writing has appeared in The National Interest and other news media. He has reported from Europe and flown Super Puma and Cougar helicopters with the Swiss Air Force.
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The Benefield Anechoic Facility provides a “virtual open-air range within four walls and ceiling.” As the interesting video in this post…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
During the Battle of Britain, a lone German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane fought against six RAF Spitfires. And shot one down.
by Dario LeoneThe RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
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Military Aviation
Despite COVID-19 challenges, in 2020 F-35 Production delivers 123 aircraft
by Dario LeoneThe 123rd aircraft is an F-35A CTOL variant, built at the Cameri, Italy, FACO facility and delivered to the Italian Air…
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Military Aviation
7 years after it was unable to scramble fighter jets to respond to a hijacking outside of business hours, Switzerland starts to provide 24 hours airspace protection
by Dario LeoneStarting from Dec. 31, 2020 two Swiss Air Force F/A-18 fighter jets will be operational 24/7 to protect the airspace over…
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Military Aviation
USAF establishes Black Flag Exercise, the test counterpart to Red Flag
by Dario LeoneEstablished as the test counterpart to Red Flag, an event designed to train like we fight, Black Flag allows the Air…
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Military Aviation
RAAF F-35A Lightning II fleet achieves Initial Operational Capability
by Dario LeoneThe Australian Defence Force now has an F-35A squadron ready to conduct technologically advanced strike and air combat roles. Australia’s F-35A…
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Military Aviation
APG-83 Fire control radar to give counter-cruise missile capabilities to the F-16
by Dario LeoneThe US Air Force has been busy testing the new M7.3 update for the F-16. Members from 926th Wing’s 84th Test…
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Military Aviation
Impressive video shows C-5M Super Galaxy airlifter doing a very short take off
by Dario LeoneOn Dec. 19, 2020 Dover Air Force Base was pretty dead for about 3 hours until this C-5M made an appearance……
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Military Aviation
Elephant Walk in the Arctic: Eielson AFB team exercises rapid combat readiness despite the darkness, despite the pandemic, despite the -40F ECT
by Dario LeoneWith great amounts of planning, preparation and communication 18 F-35A Lightning IIs, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons, and two KC-135 Stratotankers arrived…