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The story of the Su-25 formation that simulated a single transport aircraft and performed a daring strike against Mujahedeen in Pakistan during the Soviet war in Afghanistan

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

The story of the Su-25 formation that simulated a single transport aircraft and performed a daring strike against Mujahedeen in Pakistan during the Soviet war in Afghanistan

Dario Leone

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Royal Norwegian Air Force to shut down Bodø Air Base and to retire F-16 jet fighters on January 6

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Soviet MiG-19 pilot recalls the mission where he shot down a USAF RB-66 that strayed into East German airspace

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Soviet MiG-19 pilot recalls the mission where he shot down a USAF RB-66 that strayed into East German airspace

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation / SR-71 Blackbird

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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That time a crewless RAF Tornado flew away after the Navigator ejected himself and his pilot from their serviceable aircraft

Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

Swiss Air Force plans to retire 27 F-5 fighters this year

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That time a RAF Phantom crew jokingly requested fuel from an Argentine Air Force KC-130 flying over the Falklands

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

That time a RAF Phantom crew jokingly requested fuel from an Argentine Air Force KC-130 flying over the Falklands

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Military Aviation

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Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

HERE’S HOW YOU COULD SCRAMBLE A VULCAN STRATEGIC BOMBER IN 2 MINUTES

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Here's how Brazilian Mirage fighters intercepted an Il-62 that was bringing Cuban ambassador to Argentina during the Falklands War

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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