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Syria

Video shows what is it like being on the receiving end of a MiG-29 Fulcrum’s gun

If you see a Mig-29 Fulcrum maneuvering towards you at low altitude, you better run away. Filmed somewhere is Syria by someone who probably survived the attack, the following footage…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 30, 2014
Aviation Safety

[Video] Egyptian DHC-5 Buffalo utility aircraft performs belly landing

Quite unusual: an Egyptian Air Force plane is forced to perform a belly landing with extended nose gear. You don't see this kind of maneuver every day. Reportedly filmed on…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 29, 2014
Military Aviation

What’s this Mystery Plane spotted over Texas?

Steve Douglass and Dean Muskett were taking photos at Amarillo when they spotted the contrails of some mystery aircraft. What did they shoot flying over Texas? The images you can…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 28, 2014
Military Aviation

[Video] Take a back seat ride with the Red Arrows and their 50th anniversary tail fin

A cool video will bring you aboard one of the Red Arrows Hawk during a training display of their 50th aerobatic season. UK’s Red Arrows celebrate their 50th aerobatic season…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 28, 2014
F-35

[Photo] Two Lightnings fly together: F-35A and P-38 over Luke Air Force Base

On Mar. 14, 2014, Luke Air Force Base hosted a ceremony for the arrival of the first F-35 (Tail Number LF 5030), the 5th generation stealth fighter that will equip…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
March 28, 2014
Military Aviation

“Vega 31”: the first and only F-117 Stealth Fighter Jet shot down in combat

On Mar. 27, 1999, the fourth night of Operation Allied Force over Serbia, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jet was shot down while returning to Aviano airbase, in northern Italy…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 27, 2014
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