The massive propellers were too much for the matting that covers the helipad though which was sent flying when the USAF…
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USAF KC-135 Stratotankers elephant walk and mass launch at RAF Mildenhall under heavy rain
by Dario LeoneTwelve KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted an elephant walk on the flightline and subsequent mass launch under…
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Military Aviation
You have to watch this video of a CV-22 Osprey generating propeller vortices and bowing to salute photographers while making off-base landings
by Dario LeoneThe awesome video in this post features a CV-22 Osprey from 7th Special Operation Squadron, assigned to 352nd Special Operation Wing,…
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AirshowsCold War EraMilitary AviationSR-71 Blackbird
The Story Behind the Unique Photo of the SR-71 Blackbird Creating ‘Fireballs’ during Air Fete Air Show 1986 at RAF Mildenhall
by Dario Leone‘During that pass we had “13 fireballs” come out of the SR-71’s exhaust. It looked beautiful, and people wanted to know…
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Military Aviation
Here are the Unique Challenges faced by McGuire squadron to transport U-2 Chase Cars over the Altantic
“The U-2 chase vehicles we received have no Air Transportability Test Loading Agency certification. They have no fixed area to be…
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Cold War EraMilitary AviationSR-71 BlackbirdSR-71 Top Speed
That time a Blackbird pilot revealed SR-71’s True Top Speed
by Dario Leone“You know the part in ‘High Flight’—where it talks about putting out your hand to touch the face of God? Well,…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
USAF B-52H bomber makes emergency landing at RAF Mildenhall after experiencing an in-flight emergency
by Dario LeoneAlthough not confirmed, it was stated by various sources that two of the B-52H Stratofortress’ engines malfunctioned before touch down at…
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Military Aviation
Cool video shows formation of USAF MC-130Js flying through Mach Loop
by Dario Leone“One circuit of the Mach Loop would have been nice but the MC-130Js did four Laps in total,” Dafydd Philips. Filmed…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Author of SR-71’s most stolen picture explains how he got the shot of the ultimate Blackbird super-low knife edge pass
“The photo in this post came about because my young nephew at the time, was madly interested in aeroplanes, particularly Blackbird,”…
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Military Aviation
Former USAF specialist who defected to Iran was RC-135 aircrew member during OIF. She Earned the Air Medal for her contributions during the Iraq War.
by Dario LeoneFormer Tech. Sgt. Monica Elfriede Witt was charged with espionage on Feb. 13, 2019 Former Tech. Sgt. Monica Elfriede Witt, a…
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