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Military Aviation

What’s the modern U.S. Air Force equivalent of these classic Star Wars spacecrafts?

Take a look at the comparisons and let us know if you agree. The U.S. Air Force Central Command has recently published an inspiring post on Social Media asking followers…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 20, 2015
F-35

Israeli Air Force about to buy some F-35B STOVL jets to continue operating after an Iranian attack

The Israeli Air Force might get some F-35Bs as well. Although it is not official yet, according to several local media outlets, the Israeli Air Force would be very close…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
December 20, 2015
China

Two U.S. B-52 skirt Chinese-controlled man-made island in the South China Sea sparking Chinese protest

Two American Stratofortress bombers flew within 12 miles of the disputed islands. On Dec. 10, two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers on a routine long-range mission flew within 12…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 19, 2015
Military Aviation

10 months of learning how to fly and employ the F-16 at Luke AFB in one stunning video.

Here's how student pilots train to employ then fly and fight in the Viper. This is an interesting +11 minutes video filmed by pilots attending the F-16 B Course with…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 18, 2015
Military Aviation

The unknown story of the reconnaissance aircraft that Israeli F-4s were never able to intercept

When Israel acquired the F-4E in 1969, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) needed an aircraft superior to any fighter-bomber in the Middle East. Thanks to its proven radar and to…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
December 18, 2015
Libya

Air Force Special OPS plane carrying US Commandos makes “surprise” landing in Libya

A U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound with SOF made an unannounced landing at an airbase in Libya. Early in the morning on Dec. 14, a C-146A Wolfhound (US military designation…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 18, 2015
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