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Video shows Angry Afghan Villagers stoning wreck of U.S. Predator Drone

An American UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) crashes in Afghanistan. Local people stone it. The following footage made its first appearance on Facebook a couple of days ago. It allegedly shows…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 31, 2014
China

Made in China: all Modern Chinese fighter jets in one photo

One image shows some of the most famous China's Air Force combat planes. Even if some types are missing, the photograph is still much interesting. Indeed, if you wondered how…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 31, 2014
Military Aviation

AC-130H Spectre gunship’s final mission

On Jan. 16, the 16th Special Operations Squadron conducted its final mission with the AC-130H gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. To celebrate the retirement of the Spectre,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 31, 2014
Military Aviation

“Dambusters” Squadron’s final mission. Will reform and get F-35B in 2018.

RAF's legendary Squadron disbanded 71 years after famous raid over Germany. Will reform and get F-35s in a few years. Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron known as the “Dambusters”, from…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
January 31, 2014
Military Aviation

The world’s most realistic exercise underway at Nellis Air Force Base, near Las Vegas

F-22 Raptors, F-15E Strike Eagles, F-16s Fighting Falcons as well as RAF Typhoons and Tornados are taking part in Red Flag 14-1 Red Flag, world’s largest and more realistic exercise,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 30, 2014
Aviation Safety

Lightning strikes near MC-130E Combat Talon. Are lightnings a risk to airplanes?

When "lightning within five" is announced on an U.S. airbase, personnel are instructed to seek immediate shelter. Lightnings don't down planes, at least not directly... Taken in 2006 at Duke…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 30, 2014
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