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F-16 Felon
Military Aviation

Let’s Take Another Look at the Top Aces F-16 Sporting a Russian Su-57 ‘Felon’ Paint Scheme

A recent mission of Top Aces’ F-16 N871TA provided another opportunity to see the jet’s striking Felon-inspired livery. As already reported in detail in our previous story that you can…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 10, 2025
RC-135 Rivet Joint Talisman Sabre
Military Aviation

USAF RC-135 Rivet Joint Took Part in Talisman Sabre with RAAF Jets

Exercise Talon Shield, part of the broader Talisman Sabre, saw Offutt AFB’s RC-135 Rivet Joint taking part in the exercise in Australia for the first time. Two developments last week…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 10, 2025
British F-35B Diverts to Japan
Aviation Safety

[Updated] UK F-35B Makes Emergency Landing at Kagoshima Airport

A British F-35B Lightning from HMS Prince of Wales has diverted into Kagoshima Airport, Japan, with an apparent technical issue. The aircraft landed safely and was moved to an adjoining…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 10, 2025
747-8 Trump
Military Aviation

Qatar-Donated 747-8 Spotted In Texas Ahead Of ‘Air Force One’ Refit

The VIP-configured B747-8, which will be converted into Air Force One, was photographed departing Alliance Fort Worth en route to Waco. On Aug. 8, the Boeing 747-8 N7478D, donated by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 10, 2025
F/A-18D 250th
Military Aviation

VMFA-112 Unveils F/A-18D ‘USMC 250th Anniversary’ Jet

Take a look at the F/A-18D in special color scheme to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. On Aug. 7, 2025, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 rolled…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 9, 2025
RAAF KC-30A Refuels USAF F-15EX F-15E
Military Aviation

Australian KC-30A Cleared to Refuel USAF F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle

Together with the RAAF E-7A Wedgetail refueled by an USAF KC-46A Pegasus, the RAAF KC-30 being able to refuel F-15s enhances interoperability between Australia and the U.S. The RAAF (Royal…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 9, 2025
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