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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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Italian Air Force bids farewell to the HH-3F Pelican C-SAR helicopter

The Italian Air Force has retired the HH-3F Pelican after 37 years of active service. The helicopter was replaced by the HH-139A. On Sept. 26, with a ceremony held at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 26, 2014
Iraq

Photos of B-1B over Fallujah remind us “Bones” are bombing ISIS in Iraq and Syria

B-1B "Lancer" bombers belonging to the 7th Bomb Wing from Dyess Air Force Base, in Texas, are bombing ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria. An unspecified number of B-1B bombers…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 26, 2014
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