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Military Aviation

U.S. Marine Corps “Legacy Hornets” Perform “Elephant Walk” Ahead of Massive Aircraft Launch Involving +30 F/A-18 Jets

Long live the Legacy Hornet! On the very same day the U.S. Navy bid farewell to its last operational "Legacy Hornets" at NAS Oceana, Virginia, the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 7, 2019
Helicopters

Watch These Videos Of 160th SOAR’s Helicopters Zipping Low Between Buildings In Downtown Los Angeles

MH-6 Little Bird and MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters involved in a urban training exercise in downtown Los Angeles. U.S. Army helicopters are conducting realistic military urban training in the greater…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 6, 2019
Military Aviation

RAF Tornado GR4 Jets Return Home After Flying Their Final Operational Sortie From RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

The end of an era: "Tonka" have returned to RAF Marham from their last tour of duty. On Jan. 31, 2019, the RAF launched the final operational sortie of the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 5, 2019
Military Aviation

Here Are Some Cool Shots Of Ohio ANG’s F-16s Flying Over Kennedy Space Center During Deployment At Patrick AFB

Interesting images of the 180th Fighter Wing's Vipers flying over KSC. During the cold winter months, the 180th Fighter Wing's F-16s belonging to the Ohio Air National Guard, based at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 5, 2019
Aircraft Carriers

Interesting Images Show U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Launching From USS Wasp In “Beast Mode”

Here are some shots of the F-35B operating at sea in "Bomb Truck" configuration. F-35B Lightning II aircraft, attached to the F-35B detachment of the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Medium…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 4, 2019
Aviation Safety

For The Third Time In Less Than 2 Years A U.S. Air Force C-5M Galaxy Conducts Nose Gear Up Landing

Another issue for the C-5's troublesome landing gear. On Jan. 31, 2019, around 19.45LT, a C-5M Super Galaxy cargo aircraft conducted a nose gear up landing at Travis Air Force…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 1, 2019
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