RAF C-130J Hercules aircraft conduct semi-prepared runway operations in Italy
On Oct. 1 and 2, RAF C-130J cargo planes deployed to Grazzanise airbase, in Italy, home of the 9° Stormo (Wing) to conduct SPRO (semi-prepared runway operation) training. The activity,…
U.S. Navy’s Last F-14 Tomcat Flight, On This Day, In 2006
Let's talk about the last flight of the mighty Tomcat. Still in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, where it was recently spotted with a beautiful splinter color…
France had Rafale jets armed with Scalp missiles ready for strike on Syria
According to to French weekly le Nouvel Observateur (LNO) France came within hours of striking Syrian Chemical weapons sites after thinking that the U.S had planned a huge attack on…
[Video] Russian Marines point their rifles against Swedish Gripen fighter jet overflying their ship
Filmed during Zapad 2013, the “Immense” Russian – Belarusian military exercise that took place last month in Eastern Europe, the following footage shows a Russian Navy warship reacting to a…
Ex-Warsaw Pact MiG-21 Fishbeds provide threat simulation services over North America
According to Draken International the supply of MiG-21s from Poland has already started. The 25 aircraft will be refurbished and then will be used to extend the offer of Draken…
Malta International Airshow 2013 highlights
Held on the Sept. 29 – 30 weekend, the yearly Malta International Airshow at Luqa airport, featured once again some interesting attendees. Among the highlights of the 2013 edition, the…
