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Military Aviation

Munitions airmen build GBU-31 JDAM bombs for ISIS Air War at record pace

Munitions airmen have set a new record in building JDAM bombs. Taken at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2015, the following interesting pictures show a dozen 2,000-pound GBU-31…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
December 23, 2015
Military Aviation

These photos of everyday life at Hmeymim say a lot about the Russian Air Force operations in Syria

These photos provide lots of details about the operations of the Russian Air Force contingent in Syria. The Russian MoD has recently made available some really cool photographs showing ordinary…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 22, 2015
Military History

Enjoy a guided walkaround tour of the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress bomber

Up close and personal with the Boeing B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" owned by the EAA. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 21, 2015
Military Aviation

No, the withdrawal of U.S. F-15s from Turkey doesn’t mean NATO is leaving one of its members alone

The U.S. has withdrawn twelve F-15 fighter jets from Turkey but new NATO assets are on the way. On Dec. 16, the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles and Strike Eagles…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
December 21, 2015
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
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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
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