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Military Aviation

“U.S. spyplane violated Swedish airspace to escape interception by Russian jets”

A U.S. RC-135 Rivet Joint violated the Swedish airspace recently in an (unconfirmed) attempt to escape interception by Russian fighter jets, Swedish media outlet says. According to DN.se, on Jul.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 1, 2014
Helicopters

What’s this helicopter hidden below a protective covering spotted near Sikorsky plant?

What's the type of helicopter hidden below a protective cover? A reader sent us this photo he took from his car of a helicopter being moved on trailer not far…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 31, 2014
Helicopters

[Photo] KFOR Multinational Multi-Helicopter formation over Kosovo

Eight combat helicopters belonging to four different air arms have taken part in a multinational mission over Kosovo. And here are some interesting shots. The pictures in this article were…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 31, 2014
Gaza

Israeli drone spotted over Gaza with new, unknown (firing?) pod

Even if it may seem to be a standard drone carrying two long range tanks, the Hermes photographed over Gaza in the last days carry an unknown type of pod.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 30, 2014
Military Aviation

This Typhoon pilot’s selfie is one of the best we’ve ever seen

Pilots from all around the world continue to send us cool, really cool "selfies". Here's the latest from a Typhoon pilot. Although it was slightly edited to make it resemble…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 29, 2014
Aircraft Carriers

Photo shows 38 warships and 4 submarines during RIMPAC 2014’s group sail

An impressive naval armada was arranged for RIMPAC 2014 photo. It does not happen too soon to see +40 warships sailing together. The reason is quite obvious: first, there are…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 28, 2014
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