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Battle of Leyte PBY Catalina
Military History

80 Years Ago: A Record-Breaking PBY Catalina Rescue Operation

When the USS Cooper (DD-695) was hit by Japanese torpedoes in the Battle of Leyte, a famed PBY “Black Cat” was up to the task. December 3, 1944 - the…

Andrew Stover Andrew Stover
December 4, 2024
A-10 Syria
Syria

Videos Surface of U.S. A-10s Flying Over Deir Al Zor Amid Syrian Army Clashes with SDF Forces

Clips featuring U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs are circulating online, allegedly confirming their rumored involvement in Syria. The situation in Syria is quite dynamic. As you already know by now,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 3, 2024
HMS Prince of Wales flagship
Aircraft Carriers

HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Role as UK Flagship During Liverpool Port Visit

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has assumed the title of Royal Navy flagship during a visit to Liverpool, where the ship will open to the public.The 65,000 tons warship,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
December 3, 2024
SiAW first drop test
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Performs First Drop Test of SiAW Missile

The inert SiAW missile was released from an F-16C over the Gulf of Mexico in early November, well before its delivery was announced. The U.S. Air Force has just announced…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 3, 2024
Russian VIP aircraft surge
Russia

Surge of Russian Special Mission Aircraft Leave Moscow After Ukraine Is Allowed to Use Long-Range Weapons Against Russia

An unusual mass departure of VIP and special mission aircraft was spotted from Moscow in the immediate aftermath of Ukraine receiving permission to use ATACMS and Storm Shadow in Russia.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 2, 2024
Polish F-35 first flight
F-35

Exclusive: First Polish Air Force F-35A Husarz Makes Maiden Flight

First flight of the Polish F-35A at NAS JRB Fort Worth in Texas. The Polish F-35A “Husarz” AZ-02 c/n 3502, successfully completed its first test flight from Lockheed Martin Facility at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 2, 2024
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