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Iraq

These may be the only F-22’s Achilles’ heels in a dogfight against 4th gen fighter jets

Considered almost unbeatable in the air-to-air role, the F-22 successfully debuted in combat, taking part in air strikes against ISIS targets. But what if the F-22 found a 4th Gen.…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
September 30, 2014
Iraq

Video shows U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber taking gas during Syria air strikes through NVGs

B-Roll of a U.S. Air Force B-1 "Lancer" refueling mid-air during a night air strike in Syria. Beginning on Sept. 23, B-1B bombers of the 7th Bomb Wing from Dyess…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 29, 2014
Iraq

Super Cool Night Photos of the F-22 Raptor stealth jets refueling mid-air enroute to Syria

Here are some interesting photographs of the F-22 Raptor of the 1st Fighter Wing, refueling mid-air during strike operations in Syria. Taken on Sept. 26, the following images were taken…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 29, 2014
Military Aviation

[Photo] M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer flies with three fuel tanks

The M-346 "Master" Advanced Combat Trainer is getting a new type of fuel tank. Taken at Decimomannu airbase by The Aviationist's contributor Gian Luca Onnis, the above picture shows an…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 28, 2014
Iraq

RAF Tornado GR4 attack planes perform first strike mission in Iraq (but don’t drop any bomb on ISIS)

Two Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s performed a mission over Iraq. Although they carried some Laser Guided Bombs, the two British attack planes didn't use them, as they did not…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 27, 2014
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Italian Navy Elite team conduct disabled submarine rescue training with support of EH-101 Merlin helicopter

Italian Navy EH-101 support SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) activities of the e Gruppo Operativo Subacquei (G.O.S.) of COMSUBIN (Italian Navy Operational Divers Group). Support of SPAG activities is among…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 27, 2014
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