This just-released video shows a rare formation with A-10s and the US Air Force Thunderbirds over Nevada. Brought to my attention…
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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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During the Battle of Britain, a lone German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane fought against six RAF Spitfires. And shot one down.
The RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
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The 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
Starting 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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Established as the test counterpart to Red Flag, an event designed to train like we fight, Black Flag allows the Air…
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The 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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The 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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On 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
With great amounts of planning, preparation and communication 18 F-35A Lightning IIs, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons, and two KC-135 Stratotankers arrived…
