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Aviation Safety

Russia Reports Il-20M “Coot-A” Electronic Intelligence Aircraft Lost in Syria During Israeli Air Strike Near Latakia

Confusion surrounds the causes of the loss. U.S. military says they believe the aircraft was shot down by Syrian Air Defense. Russians mention the proximity of Israeli F-16 Jets and…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
September 18, 2018
Space

We Visited Sunspot National Solar Observatory in New Mexico on Saturday. This Is Our Report.

We got close as 20 meters away from the main telescope and took some close-up shots of the surrounding buildings. Editor's note: as you already know by now, Sunspot National…

Eric Rosenwald Eric Rosenwald
September 17, 2018
Military Aviation

The Royal Saudi Air Force Has Prepared A Series Of Special Color Jets For The Kingdom’s 88th National Day Celebrations

The photographs of the special colored Tornado, Typhoon, F-15S, F-15C and MRTT have already emerged. On Sept. 23, Saudi Arabia will celebrate the 88th Saudi National Day. As part of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 16, 2018
Aviation Safety

U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton Drone Performs Gear Up Landing At Point Mugu

The crash landing has caused some 2M USD damage to the UAVs (unmanned Aerial Vehicles). An MQ-4C Triton experienced a technical failure that forced it to perform a gear up…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 14, 2018
Aircraft Carriers

Is This “Maverick’s” New F/A-18F Super Hornet for Filming “Top Gun” Sequel?

Hollywood Gossip Site Leaks Photo of F/A-18F With Special Markings. Even though all of us feel the need for speed to get the new Top Gun sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick"…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
September 13, 2018
Russia

NORAD Released A Photo Of A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Shadowing A Russian Tu-95MS Bear Bomber During Intercept Off Alaska

This time the Bear bombers were escorted by Su-35 jets. On Sept. 11, at approximately 10 PM EDT, two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets "positively identified and intercepted…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 13, 2018
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