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Russia

Two Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Have Just Landed in South Africa For The First Time

Two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers landed at AFB Waterkloof earlier today. It's the "White Swan" first visit to the African continent. On Oct. 23, 2019, two Russian Air Force Tu-160s bombers…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 23, 2019
Aviation Safety

Update: Here’s Why We Saw So Many Garmin Smart Watches at MCAS Miramar

Garmin GPS Watches Worn by Hornet Crews Augment Situational Awareness in Emergencies. Last week we did a quick, informal photo survey of the wrist watches worn by F/A-18 Hornet and…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 23, 2019
Aviation

Go Full Screen When You Watch This Breathtaking Video of The Airbus Perlan II.

Incredible Video of Record-Breaking High Altitude Glider Will Take Your Breath Away. You may not have heard of the remarkable Airbus Perlan II ultra-high altitude glider and its impressive series…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 22, 2019
Russia

Russian Air Force Tu-160 Strategic Bombers To Make Unprecedented Visit To South Africa

Two Russian Blackjacks to make the type's first ever visit to Africa. On Oct. 22, 2019, two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers will land at Air Force Base Waterkloof in what…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 21, 2019
Aircraft Carriers

Let’s Have A Look At “Strike Fighter Ball 2019”, the latest East Coast naval F/A-18 Hornet squadrons video

The traditional video by the Hornet squadrons based at NAS Oceana, has become a sort of short movie featuring day and night catapult launches and trap landings, low level flying,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 20, 2019
Military Aviation

Which Wrist Watches Do Fighter Pilots Actually Wear in Real Life?

Marketing Aside, We Take a Look at The Most Popular Watches Among Fighter Pilots At MCAS Miramar. According to several U.S. military regulations, service members are not allowed to endorse…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
October 18, 2019
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