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Jordanian F-16 allegedly downed by ISIS in Syria. Pilot captured.

A Rojal Jordanian Air Force F-16 was allegedly downed by ISIS in Syria. Pilot has been captured by IS militants. Although it has not been officially confirmed yet, pictures posted…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 24, 2014
Military Aviation

Cockpit video of Turkish 4-Star General flying F-16 solo display at the age of 62

Turkish Air Force commander flew with the F-16 solo display team Solo Türk is the name of the solo aerobatics demo team of the F-16 combat plane whose role is…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 24, 2014
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“Several U-2 spyplanes shooed away by our missile systems” Iran says

According to a senior Iranian commander, several reconnaissance aircraft, including some U-2 spyplanes, have been frighten away by Tehran air defenses as they flew close to Iran's airspace. On Dec.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 23, 2014
Military Aviation

M-346 Advanced Combat Trainer conducts fuel tank jettison tests

Alenia Aermacchi M-346 AJT (Advanced Jet Trainer) continues its testing activities. Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master advanced jet trainer has recently conducted external fuel tank jettison tests from Decimomannu airbase, in…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 23, 2014
Military Aviation

A look at the first Air National Guard unit destined to transition from the F-16 to the F-35

A look at the F-16s of "The Green Mountain Boys", the first Air National Guard unit destined to receive the F-35. The 134th Fighter Squadron of the Vermont ANG (Air…

Todd Miller Todd Miller
December 22, 2014
Military Aviation

Video shows A-10 Thunderbolts and C-17 Globemasters in action over Nevada Test & Training Range

A-10s and C-17s during Joint Forcible Entry Exercise over Keno Airfield. The footage in this post shows A-10 Thunderbolt and C-17 Globemaster aircraft in action over Keno Airfield on the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 21, 2014
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