This rocket-like plane could have been the SR-71 Blackbird replacement
The following image, published by Code One on its Facebook page, shows configuration SA-2S, an SR-71 Blackbird replacement concept that was studied by Convair in the early '60s. According to…
Russian Tu-22M Backfire bombers escorted by Su-27 Flankers simulate night attack on Sweden.
Erik Arnberg, a reader of The Aviationist, brought to my attention an episode that occurred on the night of Mar. 29, 2013, when Russian military aircraft simulated a large scale…
This is how naval aviators prepare for actual arrested landings aboard aircraft carriers
Marine Aircraft Group 31 pilots conduct field carrier landing practice (FCLP) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC, on Apr. 16, 2013. http://youtu.be/dui5GcmX2V0 Before pilots can actually land aboard aircraft…
F-14, F-4 and F-5 jets: not the U.S. Navy of the ’70s but today’s National Army Day in Iran
On Apr. 18, Iran celebrated the traditional National Army Day in honor of its land, sea and air forces. As usual, along with the parade, the event featured an aerial…
Thermal images of the Boston bomber hiding in a backyard boat taken by a helicopter’s IR camera
The following thermal images were released on Twitter by the Massachusetts State Police, show the Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarneav hiding in a boat in a Watertow backyard during…
Check out this awesome B-1 bomber head-on take off video
B-1 Lancer's take offs are almost always impressive thanks to the striking afterburners lights. The following video gives a hint to what a "Bone" head-on take off may look like…
