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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
Airshows

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
Military Aviation

South Dakota ANG F-16C jets (including one in new F-35-like dark grey color scheme) arrive at RAF Mildenhall

Four SD ANG F-16Cs returning from Poland have arrived in the UK. One of them sports the brand new overall grey color scheme aimed at reducing the aircraft's RCS (Radar…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 25, 2016
Military Aviation

Watch two F-117 stealth jets fly over Nevada together….8 years after “retirement”

It's not a secret that some F-117s are still in airworthy conditions at the Tonopah Test Range, in Nevada. Still, it's pretty unusual and cool to see two Black Jets…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 23, 2016
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