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Russia

Enjoy These Close Up Shots Of Russian Navy Tu-142 Bear-F Aircraft Intercepted Today by the Royal Air Force

Two Bear-F long-range maritime patrol reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft intercepted today by the RAF Typhoons. The RAF Typhoons on QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) at RAF Lossiemouth, were scrambled on…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 7, 2020
Military Aviation

On this day in 1990 an SR-71 Blackbird Flew From LA to Washington DC In 1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds

In 1990, a Blackbird smashed a transcontinental speed record. On Mar. 6, 1990, SR-71 Blackbird S/N 61-7972 (tail number #972) made its final flight from AF Flight Test Center Plant…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 6, 2020
Russia

Watch A Russian Su-34 Fullback Fire A Rocket At A Close Target During Ground Tests.

Videos of gun and missile tests taken at the Russian GkNIPAS range are extremely interesting. The one of  the Su-34 is pretty unusual too. The top image, showing a Russian…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 6, 2020
Helicopters

U.S. Army’s FARA Program: What We Know About All The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Replacement Candidates

Boeing unveiled its design for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. Now that all candidates are public, let’s see what we know about the helicopters that could replace the OH-58D Kiowa…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 5, 2020
Military Aviation

Tactical Leadership Course FC 20-1 at Albacete Air Base

We have been to Albacete, in Spain, to report about the first Flying Course of 2020. Half way between the eastern coast of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea and Madrid,…

Gabriele Lanzo Gabriele Lanzo
March 5, 2020
Iran

494th FS F-15E Strike Eagles Return To RAF Lakenheath From Middle East Deployment With Wrestlers Nose Arts

Nose art for deployed Strike Eagles becoming a standard? The first 16 F-15E Strike Eagle jets belonging to the 494th FS of the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to the CENTCOM…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 4, 2020
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