‘I did the only thing I could: quickly descended to below control tower catwalk, “stroked” the afterburner, pulled hard left at 7g…
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This RCAF CF-18 Hornet features kill marks for broken refueling probes
by Dario LeoneAlthough we don’t know exactly the story behind this photo, a “broken probe” is not an uncommon incident. The unusual photo…
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Saab will compete with its JAS-39E Gripen. Lockheed Martin will again pitch its F-35 stealth fighter. Boeing is in line to…
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Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18B Hornet on the road
by Dario LeoneThe CF-18B Hornet was damaged in a hard landing during a 410 Tactical Fighter Squadron training exercise at MCAS Miramar in…
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First Two Australian F/A-18A “interim fighters” for RCAF arrived in Cold Lake
by Dario LeoneCanada is procuring 18 F/A-18A fighter aircraft and parts from the Government of Australia to rapidly increase availability of the CF-18…
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RCAF fighter pilots are forbidden from dropping bombs below 1,000 feet
by Dario LeoneRCAF fighter pilot from 4 Wing Cold Lake was given a $2000 fine by a military court for flying below that…
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Awesome photos show RCAF CF-18 Demonstration Hornet flying with Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Lancaster
by Dario LeoneCanadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Lancaster is one of only 2 flying Lancaster bombers in the world Taken on Aug. 29, 2018…
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Cool video shows RCAF CF-18 strike fighters passing through Mach Loop for the very first time
by Dario LeoneThe RCAF 2018 CF-18 Demonstration Hornet too has taken part in low level training in Mach Loop Here’s another cool clip…
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Remembering the Canadian Aircraft Altitude Record set by Bud White’s CF-104 Starfighter
by Dario Leone‘On December 14, 1967, when I managed to reach 100,110 feet and authenticate it, we wisely decided to call it a…
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Life raft falls from RCAF CH-146 helicopter and crashes through Miami home injuring woman
by Dario LeoneThe CH-146 raft is back in the RCAF possession as the investigation continues. A spokesperson said they will help the residents…
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