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Military Aviation

Original “Maverick” HGU-33 Helmet Is Up For Auction

The iconic helmet featured in the 1986 Top Gun movie, will be one of the highlights in an upcoming auction of movie props. The HGU-33/P flight helmet worn by "Maverick"…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 16, 2020
Military Aviation

Boeing and U.S. Air Force Sign Deal for the New F-15EX

The new Eagles will refresh the aging F-15C fleet and will complement the F-35. The Department of the Air Force and Boeing signed a deal worth USD 1.2 billion for…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 15, 2020
Military Aviation

Italian Typhoons Intercept Slovenian PC-9Ms During Air Policing Training Mission Over Slovenia

The Italian F-2000 jets provide Interim Air Policing (IAP) for Slovenia from their homebases in Italy. Last week, on Jul. 6, 2020, two Eurofighter Typhoon jets, belonging to the 4°…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 14, 2020
Aviation Safety

U.S. F-16 Crashes at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Pilot Ejects, Sustains Minor Injuries.

Loss of F-16C Extends String of USAF Jet Crashes to Five Since May 2020 Began. A USAF F-16C Viper from the 49th Wing crashed on landing at Holloman AFB at…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 14, 2020
Aircraft Carriers

Massive Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard In San Diego. Superstructure Collapses, Ship Listing. May Be Lost.

Fire in San Diego burns through night sends 21 to hospital. Fire erupted aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on Sunday morning, July 12, 2020, as…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 13, 2020
Helicopters

The Italian Army Receives First AW169 Light Utility Helicopter in Training Configuration

The Army Aviation will receive two helicopters in this configuration to start training crews that will fly the final LUH multirole variant. Leonardo Helicopter Division delivered on July 10, 2020…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 12, 2020
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