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Military Aviation

Stunning, rare air-to-air image of the first Israeli Air Force C-130J in formation with other

The first Israeli Air Force C-130J Super Hercules (dubbed "Samson") arrived at Nevatim air base. But on its way to its new airbase, it was welcomed by other IAF support…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 9, 2014
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Size matters: two A-10s and a C-5 on the ramp at Westover Air Reserve Base

Two Warthogs caught on their parking spots in front of a C-5A Galaxy at Westover ARB, Massachusetts. Taken on Apr. 1, the photo was taken when as much as 16…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 8, 2014
Military Aviation

[Video] U.S. F-15C jet fighter scrambles from Lithuanian airbase

U.S. F-15C Eagle jets belonging to the 48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath, UK, are providing NATO Air Policing in the Baltics Area. The following footage shows US F-15C pilots…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 8, 2014
Military Aviation

More American fighter planes heading East: U.S. F-16s to be deployed to Romania

Washington ramps up its presence in Eastern Europe with more U.S. Air Force F-16 combat planes deploying to Romania. The U.S. is going to station more F-16 fighter jets to…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 7, 2014
Military Aviation

Frisian Flag 2014: European Air Arms train for multinational air campaigns like Libya and Afghanistan

From Mar. 31 to Apr. 11, 60 aircraft from eight different European countries will take part to NATO Exercise Frisian Flag 2014 whose purpose is to train for complex, multinational…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 7, 2014
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The most interesting Warplanes of the Iranian Air Force Open Day

Every year from Mar. 21 to Mar. 31 the regular Iranian Air Force holds an open house and exhibition similar to those one might see in North America or European…

Winston Smith Winston Smith
April 6, 2014
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