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Memorial Gail Peck
Military Aviation

MiG-29, MiG-21, and Two F-22s Carry Out Memorial Flyover For Col. (Ret.) Gail Peck At Nellis AFB

An unusual formation flew over Nellis AFB to honor retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Peck, "Bandit 1", who passed away recently. On Oct. 10, 2024, retired Col. Gaillard R.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 8, 2024
J-15T
China

A Breakdown of the PLA Navy’s Catapult-Launched J-15T Unveiled ahead of Zhuhai Air Show

A CATOBAR capable J-15 fighter can operate from both the STOBAR-configured Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers with their ski-jumps as well as the EMALS-equipped Fujian, offering greater operational flexibility. China…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 8, 2024
Wildcat Martlet
Helicopters

Royal Navy Proves Martlet Air-to-Air Capability in New Live-Fire Exercise

A Royal Navy Wildcat of 815 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) has successfully and independently shot down a Banshee target drone using the Martlet missile in the air-to-air role. Taking place…

James Gray James Gray
November 7, 2024
F-22 Raptor
Aircraft Profiles

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a supersonic, twin-engine fifth-generation fighter equipped with advanced stealth technology and supercruise capability. Initially designed as an air superiority fighter, it has evolved into…

Andrea Daolio Andrea Daolio
November 7, 2024
EP-3E final mission
Military Aviation

After 60 Years, EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane Carries Out Final Mission In 5th Fleet Area Of Operations

The last EP-3E Aries II of VQ-1 "World Watchers" has completed its final operational mission and returned home. On Oct. 29, 2024, after nearly sixty years of service, the EP-3E…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 7, 2024
X-59 engine tests
Aviation

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Fires Up Engine For The First Time Ahead Of First Flight

X-59’s engine started for testing for the first time. NASA’s Quesst (“Quiet SuperSonic Technology”) mission recently achieved a key milestone as it began testing the engine that will power the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 7, 2024
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