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Check out these stunning videos of the iconic F-104 Starfighter flying for the first time in 33 years in Norway

A civilian-owned CF-104D Starfighter flew for its first time in 33 years in Norway. And here are some of the coolest clips filmed during the historical "first flight." On Sept.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 30, 2016
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Polish F-16 Jets deploy for the first time to Estonia to take part in Baltic Exercise

For the first time ever, Polish F-16 jets deployed to Estonia to take part in the third edition of the Ramstein Alloy Exercise. Ramstein Alloy is a two-day cyclic operation…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
September 30, 2016
Military Aviation

Check out this funny video of a Harrier Jump Jeat destroying part of a (grass) runway on take-off

35 years ago a RAF Harrier destroyed part of a grass strip by simply applying full throttle on take off. The following video has been around for some time now.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 29, 2016
Military Aviation

Watch an epic, deafening U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber’s (almost) head-on take off

A deafening late take off of a B-1B Lancer from RAF Fairford. Video is a bit shaky but cool. The following clip was filmed a few weeks ago outside the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 28, 2016
Airshows

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flankers rock Malta International Air Show

Two Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flankers and one accompanying Il-76 have been among the highlights of the Malta International Airshow. And here some really cool shots of such interesting aircraft.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 27, 2016
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North Korea hosts first air show ever

As U.S. B-1Bs fly south of the DMZ, the rather geriatric North Korean aircraft take part in the nation's first-ever airshow in Wonsan. Last weekend North Korea hosted its first-ever…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 26, 2016
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