Iranian F-14 Tomcat fighter jets get a modern “splinter” color scheme
The photo in this post depicts the first Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14AM ("Modernized") landing at Tehran Mehrabad International Airport in April 2012. Iran still operates some Tomcats…
Even if they are ready to, Polish Air Force F-16s will not be involved in the Air War in Syria
According to the stance of the Polish Ministry of Defence the Polish Air Force F-16 Block 52+s could be ready to take part in an eventual operation in Syria. But,…
British Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets nearly clashed with Turkish Air Force F-16s over Cyprus
According to the Cyprus-based Famagusta Gazette, the RAF Typhoons based at Akrotiri, Cyprus, to provide the air defense of the island following the Syrian crisis, nearly battled with Turkish jets…
Up close and personal with Russia’s 5th generation stealth fighter: first close-up pictures of the PAK-FA
During the recent MAKS airshow, Sukhoi allowed for the first time journalists to have a look at the T-50 (PAK FA - Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii—Future Tactical Air System)…
Mysterious helicopter emerges in China: a new, stolen model or a cloned Bin Laden raid’s stealth chopper?
An interesting image has emerged from the prolific Chinese Internet. It depicts a mysterious helicopter being moved on a truck in China. Even if the aircraft is hidden below a…
M-346 advanced jet trainer’s Helmet Mounted Display for the Polish Air Force’s F-16 Block 52+ pilots
Last year, during the Farnborough International Airshow 2012, I had the opportunity to fly with the M-346 "Master" advanced jet trainer simulator. During that flight, I had the opportunity to…
