The F-4E was subsequently parked inside one of Tallil hangars and left there: US troops destroyed it in 1991. Wreckage was…
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- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
IRIAF P-3F Orion Buzzes US Navy Ships in the Gulf of Oman
by Dario LeoneSuch IRIAF P-3F Orion low passes are reported as a regular occurrence in the Persian Gulf region. Taken on Nov. 11,…
- Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
Former IRIAF F-14 Pilot Tells the Story of the Last, Exciting Iran-Iraq War Tomcat Hot Scramble
by Dario Leone‘As we came down the ladder, we were given the news that the war had ended minutes ago. I muttered to…
- Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
This Iraqi Mirage F.1EQ-5 made an Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia after being Hit by an AIM-7E Fired by an IRIAF F-14A Tomcat
by Tom CooperThe Iraqi said that their Mirage F.1EQ-5 was hit by a ‘Strela’ MANPAD, fired by the IRGC: actually, there was no…
- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
IRIAF F-4E Phantom II crashes into Persian Gulf. Both Crew Members eject safely.
Regular patrol flights of IRIAF F-4E Phantom II fighters are common in the region, but this crash comes amid tensions in…
Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, it is highly suggested you do so first before reading any further!…
- Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The Story of the Giraffe Missions and how IrAF Mirage F.1 fighter bombers were able to shoot down four IRIAF F-14 Tomcats
by Dario LeoneWhen the two Mirage F.1 interceptors were within 20 kilometres from their targets, the ground control issued the pre-determined code-word –…
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Netanyahu warns Iran that “The F-35I can reach Tehran and of course also Syria”
by Dario Leone“Lately, Iran has been threatening Israel with destruction,” Netanyahu said, standing in front of an F-35I Adir jet during a visit…
- Cold War EraF-14 TomcatMilitary Aviation
That time an IrAF MiG-23ML mistakenly shot down an IRIAF F-14A that was defecting to Iraq
by Dario LeoneShortly after taking a smooth right turn, the two MiG-23MLs from No. 63 Squadron rolled out barely 8nm behind the F-14A,…
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More details (and picture) of the recent IRIAF F-14A Tomcat crash
by Dario LeoneThe IRIAF F-14A Tomcat airframe is completely destroyed. The picture in this post features the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force…
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