“With air policing one of Switzerland’s primary requirements for its new aircraft, the F-35 offers unmatched capabilities,” Drew “Growler” Allen, Operations…
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Cold War EraLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
That time a Swiss Air Force F-5 Pilot was hit in his thigh by a lightning that penetrated his Tiger cockpit
by Dario Leone“Just as the first words from the radar operator came in “ten miles long final, gear down”, I felt a heavy…
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Military Aviation
Swiss Air Force evaluates Dassault Rafale Omnirole aircraft to replace its ageing fighter fleet
by Dario LeoneThe Dassault Rafale, with its “Omnirole” capabilities, is the right answer to the capability approach selected by the Swiss Government. As already…
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“The Rhino is combat proven and is capable to defeat any threat in the air-to-air arena. The Block III Super Hornet…
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Military Aviation
Airbus brings two RAF Typhoons to Payerne Air Base and aims to win competition for next Swiss Air Force Fighter
by Dario LeoneAs Airbus spokesman told to The Aviation Geek Club, the jets were British because the RAF has Tranche 3 Typhoons, the…
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Military Aviation
She’s Beautiful! Meet Fanny “Shotty” Chollet, the First Swiss Air Force Female Fighter Pilot
by Dario LeoneFanny “Shotty” Chollet is one of only seven female pilots. The other six fly helicopters. Flying Officer (First Lieutenant) Fanny “Shotty”…
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Military Aviation
Last Axalp Air Power Demonstration for Swiss Air Force F-5 Tiger IIs
by Dario Leone2018 edition of Axalp exercise will be remembered for having been the last one for Swiss Air Force F-5 Tiger IIs…
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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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The purchasing of new fighter planes has stalled after the Swiss people voted against the acquisition of 22 JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets in…
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AirshowsMilitary Aviation
AXALP AIR POWER DEMONSTRATION 2017: WHERE ALPS MEET THE SKY
by Dario LeoneThis year edition of the event marked the 75th anniversary of the famed Axalp Air Power Demonstration Taken on Oct. 11,…
