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Aviation Safety

[Updated] Witnesses: Navy F/A-18 Crashes in Star Wars Canyon, Debris Scattered In Canyon

The status of the pilot is unknown. There are reports that some visitors near Father Crowley Overlook were injured. We talked to some witnesses. Unconfirmed reports are just now surfacing…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 31, 2019
Iran

Here’s Everything We Know About The Alleged Israeli Air Force F-35 Air Strike on an Iranian Base in Iraq

According to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that cites anonymous western diplomats, the Israeli Adir was inolved in at least one air strike in Iraq. Here's everything we know. On July 19…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 30, 2019
Airshows

Lithuanian Air Force Celebrates its Centenary with “Falcon Wings 2019″ Airshow at Siauliai Airbase

An interesting airshow with a varied array of participants. Last weekend we went to Siauliai, in Lithuania, for the International Air Show “Falcon Wings 2019″ that commemorated the centenary of…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
July 30, 2019
Military Aviation

Test 461: When NASA Tested The Aerodynamic Effects of Adding External Stores to the F-117 Nighthawk

A model of the F-117 Stealth Jet was used for a 2-week testing campaign with Laser Guided Bombs, Cluster Bombs, and stand-off weapons, in the Langley's 16-Foot High Speed Tunnel.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 29, 2019
Military Aviation

You Can Now Vote To Give Your Favorite Name To The New Nellis Air Force Base’s Aggressor F-16

"Wraith" or "Fury"? The first round of polls is already online on FB for the name to be given to the new 64th Aggressor Squadron's F-16. As many of our…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 28, 2019
Aviation Safety

Check Out These Videos Of A C-5M Super Galaxy Experiencing Brake Fire At Oshkosh Airshow 2019

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy experienced brake fire after landing at Oshkosh yesterday. On Jul. 25, 2019, a C-5M Super Galaxy (example #60015) performed an evening landing at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 26, 2019
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