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Gaddafi raid
Libya

The Air Strike That Led To The Capture (And Subsequent Killing) Of Muammar Gaddafi 10 Years Ago Today

On this day in 2011, an air strike by NATO aircraft contributed to the capture of Col. Gaddafi. Here's how it went. Although NATO’s Operation Unified Protector, as the multinational…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 20, 2021
B-1 over Black Sea
Military Aviation

Russian Su-30s Intercept U.S. B-1 Lancers Conducting Counter Maritime Mission Over The Black Sea

A short clip filmed by one of the Russian Flankers show the B-1 during air-to-air refueling with a KC-135 over the Black Sea. On Oct. 19, 2021, two B-1B Lancer…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 20, 2021
Blue Flag 2021
Military Aviation

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Blue Flag 2021, The Largest And Most Advanced Air Exercise Ever Held in Israel

4th and 5th generation aircraft from Israel, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, UK and US are taking part in Blue Flag 2021. Here's everything you need to know. Ovda (or…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 19, 2021
Rivolto
Airshows

Let’s Focus On The Italian Air Force Air Displays At The Rivolto Airshow

Along with the Frecce Tricolori’s anniversary, the Rivolto airshow provided an opportunity for the Italian Air Force to show its capabilities to the public. During the past few weeks, we…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 19, 2021
SR-71 FLIR
Military Aviation

Check Out This Insane Footage Of An SR-71 Blackbird Flying In Formation With A Hornet Filmed From An F-16’s FLIR

Amazing clip filmed through a FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) of an F-16 shows a Blackbird and an F/A-18 Hornet flying together. Have you ever seen a FLIR video of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 18, 2021
Grifone 2021
Helicopters

Italian Air Force, Army and Armed Corps Helicopters Take Part In SAR Exercise ‘Grifone 2021’

A wide variety of assets were involved in the annual Search And Rescue Exercise in Sardinia. Organized and managed by the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) through the RCC (Rescue…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 15, 2021
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