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Helicopters

Russian Il-76MD Performs Tactical Landing On Dirt Strip Escorted By Mi-24s in “Mandatory Matsurov” Mission

The mission of escorting large aircraft and act as a "bait" for MANPADS dates back to the the Soviet-Afghan War when it was dubbed "Mandatory Matsurov". The Russian Ministry of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 4, 2019
Aviation Safety

This Close Up Photograph of the B-2 Spirit Provides A Fantastic View On The Stealth Bomber’s Air Data Ports

This shot exposes a few interesting details about some of the B-2's sensors. The U.S. Air Force has just released some interesting photographs of one of the B-2 Spirit bombers…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 3, 2019
Military Aviation

Check Out This Video Of Two B-2A Stealth Bombers Recovering Back To RAF Fairford In Stunning Late Afternoon Light

Radio comms, dramatic footage, black triangles flying across the sky: this video is fantastic and also features some interesting details. As already reported, in the night on Aug. 27, 2019,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 3, 2019
Russia

An Insider’s Look at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Visit to MAKS 2019.

Some Interesting Photos of The Russian President’s Aircraft, Support Detail and More. Transporting important heads of state for highly visible functions is a massive job involving logistics and security on…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
September 3, 2019
Military Aviation

From the Pilot’s Point of View: Comparing the F-104 and the Eurofighter Typhoon’s landing patterns.

What Does The Different Shape Of Their Overhead Traffic Patterns Say About the iconic F-104 and the more modern Typhoon's Flight Characteristics? As most of The Aviationist's readers know, as…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 2, 2019
Military Aviation

Growler Ball 2019 Is Definitely The Greatest Footage Of The EA-18G Growler From All Around The World This Year

The latest video features the US Navy's numerous VAQ squadrons and the US Air Force's 390th Electronic Combat Squadron as well as the No. 6 Squadron in the Royal Australian…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 31, 2019
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