The SR-71’s awesome performance capabilities provided a unique opportunity for Swedish fighter controllers and JA-37 fighter pilots to evaluate various intercept…
Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
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BAE Systems has delivered the last Eurofighter Typhoon for the Royal Air Force. The company’s production facility in Warton, Lancashire will…
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Israeli senior officials will travel to Central Europe this week to inform the Croatian Ministry of Defense Ynetnews reports that the…
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Washington is upset that Israel added advanced Israeli-made electronic systems to the F-16s, giving Jerusalem an edge over American planes US…
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Cold War EraLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
That Time a Crewless RAF Tornado Flew Away After the Navigator Ejected Himself and his Pilot from Their Serviceable Aircraft
by Dario LeoneWe may only imagine the front-seater’s feelings as, from his parachute, he watched his Tornado disappearing over the horizon The following…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
That time two USAF F-15s intercepted a pilotless Soviet MiG-23 in German Airspace: the Story of the Fourth of July Alpha Scramble
by Dario Leone‘The expression “Houston, we have a problem!” would fit perfectly here. “JD” explained that there is a problem — no pilot!,’ Bill…
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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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The service will be left with 26 active F-5 fighters The Swiss military has indicated of its desire to retire 27…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
That time a RAF Phantom crew jokingly requested fuel from an Argentine Air Force KC-130 flying over the Falklands
Archie’s fingers felt carefully for the in-flight refuelling probe switch. When he operated the switch, Archie and his navigator heard the typical…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The unknown story of the RAF Phantom crew that intercepted a Soviet Il-62 Classic spy plane disguised as an Aeroflot airliner
“Keeping the Phantom in that position for about six or seven minutes, my navigator and I grinned at the cameras, struck…
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