Operation Bolo: how U.S. F-4C Phantoms disguised as F-105 bombers set a trap for North Vietnam’s MiG-21s
The famous mission planned to lure North Vietnamese MiGs into air-to-air combat. During the last months of 1966 the North Vietnamese MiG-21s from Phuc Yen airfield claimed several victories against…
Video shows U.S. B-1B bomber circling over Kobane during Syria air strike (with strobe lights turned on)
Several media outlets have filmed a U.S. B-1 circling over Kobane during the air strikes on ISIS. Footage shows flashing light come out of the plane: most probably nothing more…
New Photos of the F-117 Black Jet flying over Tonopah Test Range in 2014
Some new photos, taken few months ago, show the F-117 stealth fighter jet flying over Tonopah Test Range. As explained in a previous post, the F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack plane,…
French Air Force celebrates 50th Anniversary of Strategic Air Forces with three stunning special colors
Armée de l'air celebrated the 50th anniversary of the FAS (forces aériennes stratégiques) with three special colored planes. On Oct. 3, with a ceremony held at Istres airbase, the French…
In photos: B-1B bomber refueled on its way to Syria air strike
A B-1B Lancer was refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker enroute to its targets in Syria. On Sept. 27, a U.S. Air Force B-1B "Lancer" from 7 Bomb Wing, deployed at…
Dissimilar Air Combat Training in the Canary Islands: DACT 2014
Once again we visited Gando, Gran Canaria, to see the Spanish Air Force aircraft taking part in DACT 2014 drills. From Sept. 1 to 12, Gando airbase, Gran Canaria, Spain,…
