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Military Aviation

F-16C At Spangdahlem AB Becomes Second Viper in USAF Inventory To Hit 10,000 Flight Hours

Thanks to a Service Life Extension Program, 300 F-16C/D jets will have their life extended up to 12,000 flying hours. On Apr. 23, 2020, the F-16C tail number #91-0343 assigned…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 28, 2020
Aircraft Carriers

Video Emerges Of Russian Navy Il-38 (Escorted by USN F/A-18E) Flying By US Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific

An interesting video filmed from the aircrew of a Russian Navy Il-38 “Dolphin” (NATO reporting name “May”) ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) aircraft flying close to a U.S. carrier battle group in…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 27, 2020
Airshows

Blue Angels and Thunderbirds Announce U.S. Flyover Routes for Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Formation Flights Will Honor Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Crisis. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have announced their schedule of flyovers in recognition of…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
April 27, 2020
Italian Air Force

Experience The Frecce Tricolori’s Rome Flyover In This Stunning 4k 360-degree Cockpit Video

The Italian Air Force aerobatic display team performed the flyover over a desert Rome during the Italy's "Liberation Day" celebrations. On Apr. 25, 2020, Italy celebrated the 75th anniversary of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 26, 2020
Aircraft Carriers

HUD Footage Of An F/A-18 Hornet Performing +600 knots, 7.4G Carrier Break For Trap Landing

Here are some interesting details you need to know about fast carrier breaks. The following HUD video was filmed from the cockpit of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet during a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 24, 2020
Military Aviation

Aviation Photographer Frank Crebas Talks About Camera Choice, Air-to-Air Techniques And Backseat Experiences

In a great Live Story on Instagram, Master Photographer Crebas talked to The Aviationist Founder David Cenciotti. If you’ve seen a breathtaking aerial photo of an F-35 Lightning II, chances…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
April 24, 2020
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