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Here’s the first air strike of a B-52 in the fight against Daesh

Welcome the Buff to the ISIS air war. The B-52s deployed to Al Udeid, Qatar, in the last weeks, have launched their first air strike against ISIS on Apr. 18,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 21, 2016
Military Aviation

Take a look at these jaw-dropping photos of a U.S. B-52, F-22s and French jets over Paris western suburbs

The 100th anniversary of the Lafayette Escadrille flyover from a different point of view. As already explained, on Apr. 20, one B-52, four F-22 Raptor fighters (from their deployment base…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2016
Military Aviation

French Rafale aircraft intercept the U.S. B-52 bomber that performed Lafayette Escadrille Memorial flyover

The celebrations for the centenary of Lafayette squadron provided an interesting intercept opportunity. The Lafayette Escadrille is one of the most famous U.S. squadron to operate in France before and…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2016
Military Aviation

Here’s how an F-16 Wild Weasel pilot earned the Silver Star decoration during Operation Allied Force

The risky business of being a “Wild Weasel” pilot. Born in response to LWF (Light Weight Fighter) program, to meet the U.S. Air Force need for a small and agile…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
April 20, 2016
Military Aviation

Watch Russian Air Force Su-34s drop bombs on a huge ice-jam during unusual air strike in Russia

Attack aircraft used for a very unusual mission. After taking part in the air war over Syria, Russian Air Force Su-34s have been involved in a domestic and rather unusual…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2016
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Record formation of 30 U.S. Army’s Kiowa helicopters performs farewell flight over Fort Bragg

U.S. Army Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopters performed their final US training flight. On Apr. 15, a formation made by 30 OH-58 Kiowa Warriors from 1-17 CAV, part of the 82nd…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 19, 2016
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