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Russia

Here is an extremely cool video of Russian MiG-31 Foxhound jets refueling from Il-78 Midas tankers

This is something you don't see every day. The MiG-31 Foxhound is a two-seater derivative of the MiG-25. It is a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor, in service since 1983 fielded to…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 8, 2015
Military Aviation

U.S. F-22s, F-15s intercepted two pairs of Russian Tu-95 bombers off Alaska and California on July 4th

Russian bombers flew off Alaska and California during Independence Day and were intercepted by U.S. Air Force jets. Twice on Jul. 4, Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers on long-range patrol missions…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 7, 2015
Aviation Safety

Watch this video of a Libyan Mig-23 performing an insanely low flyby

The lowest and fastest flyby by a Libyan Mig-23 Flogger We have already posted a cool shot showing FLAF (Free Libya Air Force) Mig-23 Flogger jets fly fast at ultra-low…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 6, 2015
Military Aviation

Watch this: fantastic footage of F-16 firing AIM-9X and AIM-120 missiles, downing drone

Royal Danish Air Force F-16s involved in a LIVEX (Live Firing Exercise). Last week some RDAF F-16 pilots were involved in a LIVEX over the North Sea. During the Live…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 3, 2015
Russia

Here’s a cool video of the Russian warplanes met by the Norwegian F-16s over the Baltic Sea

Here's an interesting compilation of "zombies" intercepted by RNoAF (Royal Norwegian Air Force) F-16s in BAP (Baltic Air Patrol) duty. Since May 1, the RNoAF has taken over the leading…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 3, 2015
Military Aviation

Video shows Su-30MK2 fighter jet fly over people rafting on the Nile River in Uganda

A Sukhoi of the Uganda People's Defence Air Force makes a low pass over raft. Uganda People's Defence Air Force (UPDAF) operates a small fleet of Su-30MK2 aircraft. Six such…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 2, 2015
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