The 51 Mirage 5Js and 10 Mirage 5DDs were delivered to Israel on board of USAF’s C-141 Starlifter transports, in 1970,…
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The story of Roland Garros: the Playboy who Invented Air Combat and became the First Fighter Pilot
by Dario LeoneThanks to his machine gun system, by Apr. 18, 1915 Garros had three kills under his belt. At this time, the…
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French Air Force Rafale Solo Display Celebrates its 10th Anniversary. And Here are some Unique Photos showing the New Paint Scheme Worn by the Team Aircraft.
by Dario LeoneThe Rafale Solo Display is a French Air Force organization tasked with showcasing the handling qualities of the Rafale and the…
An interesting marking has been spotted on a French Air Force Rafale fighter indicating it has ‘killed’ an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned…
The test program was aimed to test the Rafale’s performance in sub-zero temperatures during the coldest time of the winter in…
- Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
That time two RAF Phantoms shadowed two Soviet Bears over France because French fighters were grounded for Bastille Day celebrations
by Dario Leone“I could not avoid a feeling of irritation when I pictured our Mirage colleagues as they attended their Bastille barbecues on…
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INTERESTING VIDEO SHOWS USAF B-52 STRATEGIC BOMBER REFUELING FROM FRENCH AIR FORCE C-135FR TANKER
by Dario LeoneSeeing a B-52 refueling from a French Air Force C-135FR is quite a rare sight given that BUFFs typically refuel from USAF…
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FRENCH AIR FORCE MIRAGE 2000N FIGHTER BOMBER CRASHES IN CHAD
by Dario LeoneThe Mirage 2000N crashed into the airport wall next to the Ministry of Public Works. The crew members were able to…
Between 30 and 45 Mirage F1 fighters will be refurbished to fly again as adversaries against U.S. military aircraft As it…
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INDIAN AIR FORCE JAGUAR EQUIPPED WITH AESA RADAR PERFORMS FIRST FLIGHT
by Dario LeoneThe AESA radar has been procured from ELTA and will enable Indian Air Force Jaguar attack aircraft to track multiple targets…
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