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Military Aviation

Final Special Operations MC-130P Combat Shadow leaves European theater

Special Operation Command Europe's transitioning from the Combat Shadow to the MC-130J Commando II. The departure of the last MC-130P Combat Shadow, tail number 66-0215, from its home base at RAF…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 10, 2014
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Polish Olympic Champion’s use of Air Force roundel causes controversy

A Polish athlete won the gold medal using a helmet decorated with the Polish Air Force emblem Kamil Stoch, the best Polish ski jumper, was allowed by the Polish Ministry…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
February 10, 2014
Military Aviation

[Video] From the C-5 Galaxy’s 28-wheel Main Landing Gear’s point of view

Here's a video shot from the unique 28-wheel main landing gear of a huge C-5 Galaxy. As already explained, the U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy airlifter is equipped with a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 9, 2014
Military Aviation

[Video] What an ordinary day at Nellis Air Force Base during a Red Flag looks like

Wanna know what a Red Flag launches and recoveries look like? Take a look. "Sharpening the ability to thrive and survive in a high-threat environment during Red Flag's premier, realistic…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 8, 2014
Military Aviation

Video of an F/A-18 Hornet taking off from a public road

Finnish Hornets take off from roads as part of the training. The following video of Finnish Air Force F-18s departing from a public road was filmed during Ex. Warkaus 2011…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 8, 2014
Military Aviation

There’s a Russian Air Force “doomsday plane” circling over Sochi

A Tu-214SR circling from a few hours over Sochi for the opening ceremony. The Tupolev Tu-214SR is a Special Mission Aircraft of the Russian Air Force. Although few details about…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 7, 2014
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