The B-1B Lancer 86-109, “Spectre,” that had an in-flight fire in one of its engines and a subsequent ejection seat failure…
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The story of B-52 Ghost Rider, the first BUFF to be resurrected from AMARG to rejoin USAF Strategic Bomber Fleet
by Dario LeoneTinker’s 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron completed the overhaul, modernization and restoration work of B-52 Ghost Rider in 272 calendar days. The…
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The first ever video filmed inside the cockpit of the B-2 Stealth Bomber: One of the most secret places on earth finally revealed.
by Dario LeoneThe historic video in this post shows B-2’s full array of instrumentation, as well as a dramatic in-flight refueling from inside…
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Robins AFB, Georgia, and Hill AFB, Utah, will support Tinker AFB to ensure the advanced B-21 Raider is maintained The U.S.…
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B-52J’s upgrades would include a defensive systems and avionics modernization, a crash-survivable flight data recorder, a weapons system trainer, advanced targeting pod…
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The Block 45 major avionics update is forecast to prolong the life of the KC-135 into its 80th or 90th year…
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COOL PHOTO SHOWS LIGHTNING AS IT STRIKES BEHIND “STRIPPED” B-1B LANCER
by Dario LeoneTinker AFB Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is responsible for depot maintenance on the C/KC-135, B-1B, B-52 and E-3 aircraft Taken…
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NEWLY MODIFIED U.S. NAVY E-6B MERCURY AIRBORNE COMMAND POST AIRCRAFT COMPLETES TEST MISSION AT EDWARDS AFB
by Dario LeoneThis modification includes three changes to the outer mold line of the E-6B consisting of three new radomes According to a…
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DRAGON modernization will bring a whole new level of communication, navigation and surveillance to the U.S. and NATO E-3 operational community…
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Military Aviation
Cool air-to-air refueling time lapse video shows four F-22 Raptors receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in less than ten seconds
by Dario LeoneThe KC-135 Stratotanker boom remains very effective when it comes to pass gas to the receiver aircraft. Filmed during Rim of…
