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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
Aviation Safety

Frightening Footage Brings You Inside Tyndall AFB As It Is Being Destroyed by Hurricane Michael

Here's A Harrowing Video Shot During The Cat. 5 Storm And The Full Account Of What It Looks Like To Be In The Eye Of The Hurricane From The Chaser…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 26, 2019
Aviation Safety

Patrouille de France Alpha Jet Overruns The Runway At Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport. Pilot Successfully Ejects.

The Patrouille de France has suspended its displays pending investigation. On July 25, around 11.30LT, a Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet (Athos 2), belonging to the Patrouille de France, the French Air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 25, 2019
Russia

Russian Air Force About To Conduct An Open Skies Treaty Observation Mission Over Canada’s Arctic.

Analog vs Digital: Canada under observation by Russian Open Skies Treaty mission, while multinational mission is over Russia. According to Canadian Department of National Defence officials, Russian officials, and open…

Steffan Watkins Steffan Watkins
July 25, 2019
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