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Military Aviation

French Air Force celebrates 50th Anniversary of Strategic Air Forces with three stunning special colors

Armée de l'air celebrated the 50th anniversary of the FAS (forces aériennes stratégiques) with three special colored planes. On Oct. 3, with a ceremony held at Istres airbase, the French…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 8, 2014
Military Aviation

In photos: B-1B bomber refueled on its way to Syria air strike

A B-1B Lancer was refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker enroute to its targets in Syria. On Sept. 27, a U.S. Air Force B-1B "Lancer" from 7 Bomb Wing, deployed at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 7, 2014
Military Aviation

Dissimilar Air Combat Training in the Canary Islands: DACT 2014

Once again we visited Gando, Gran Canaria, to see the Spanish Air Force aircraft taking part in DACT 2014 drills. From Sept. 1 to 12, Gando airbase, Gran Canaria, Spain,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 7, 2014
Military Aviation

[Photo] U.S. Navy’s Last EA-6B Prowlers and F/A-18C Legacy Hornets take fuel over Iraq

U.S. Navy aircraft, launched from USS George H.W. Bush are taking part in the air strikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. On Aug. 8, the U.S. military launched the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 6, 2014
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Exotic planes, Special Colors and Display Teams at the Malta International Air Show 2014

The yearly Malta International Airshow at Luqa airport, once again proved to be one of the most interesting events in southern Europe. Held at Malta International Airport in the weekend…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 6, 2014
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[Photo] Rafale jets refuel over Baghdad during first French night air strikes in Iraq

This photo proves air-to-air refueling of armed planes involved in the air strikes in Syria and Iraq may also take place over large cities. On the night of Oct. 2,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 4, 2014
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