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[Photo] Two Lightnings fly together: F-35A and P-38 over Luke Air Force Base

On Mar. 14, 2014, Luke Air Force Base hosted a ceremony for the arrival of the first F-35 (Tail Number LF 5030), the 5th generation stealth fighter that will equip…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
March 28, 2014
Military Aviation

“Vega 31”: the first and only F-117 Stealth Fighter Jet shot down in combat

On Mar. 27, 1999, the fourth night of Operation Allied Force over Serbia, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jet was shot down while returning to Aviano airbase, in northern Italy…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 27, 2014
Drones

Russia’s new unmanned aerial vehicle “Altius” unveiled

Russian TV has released a video showing the first prototype of the Altius UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). 1tv.ru has recently posted a video showing the first prototype the Altius UAV.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 27, 2014
Aviation

Doppler effect analysis on Satellite pings disclosed MH370’s final route

Even if the aircraft's crash position could not be determined, Doppler effect analysis on SATCOM pings enabled INMARSAT to determine MH370's final route over South Indian Ocean until a final,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 27, 2014
Military Aviation

Here’s why F-16 pilots take the most stunning selfies. Such as this one.

Thanks to the F-16's bubble canopy, which lacks front frames, "Viper" pilots can take the most stunning selfies among fighter jocks. Here's another epic self-portrait. It was taken by a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 26, 2014
Aviation

Airbus A-400M “Grizzly” crosswind testing at Keflavik International Airport

On Feb. 19, an Airbus A-400M "Grizzly" testplane made a quick visit to Keflavik International Airport to perform multiple crosswing landings. The Aviationist reporter Eggert Norðdahl was there to take…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 25, 2014
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