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Military Aviation

The Indian Air Force Claims A MiG-21 Bison Managed To Shoot Down A Pakistan Air Force F-16D Block 52

According to the IAF, the MiG-21 pilot who was captured yesterday took out a PAF F-16 before being shot down. Let's start with a disclaimer: in the last couple of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 28, 2019
F-35

Poland Making Steps Towards Procuring 32 F-35 Fifth Generation Jets?

The statements made by the Head of the Polish MoD suggest that Poland would be making steps towards acquiring 32 fifth generation fighter aircraft. During a press conference held today…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
February 28, 2019
Military Aviation

Check Out This Incredible Footage Of An F-117 Flying Low Over Death Valley Today.

For the second day in a row, an F-117 Nighthawk was spotted zipping low in Death Valley. Earlier today we have posted some cool shots of an F-117 Nighthawk flying…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 27, 2019
Military Aviation

Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison Shot Down By Pakistan Air Force Jet

An Indian MiG-21 was shot down earlier today by the Pakistan Air Force. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has admitted loss of a MiG-21 Bison, shot down by the Pakistan…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 27, 2019
Military Aviation

New Photos of F-117 Stealth Jet Flying Over Panamint Valley Appear on Social Media

Photos May Suggest Something About How the F-117 is Still Being Used. Several photos of an F-117 Nighthawk flying very low over rolling desert terrain appeared on Instagram and Twitter…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
February 27, 2019
Terrorism

Everything We Know About The Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Air Strike In Pakistan

The Indian Mirage jets have crossed the Line of Control to attack terror camps in Pakistan. Early in the morning on Feb. 26, 2019, the Indian Air Force launched airstrikes…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 26, 2019
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