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Military Aviation

The story behind this stunning B-1 photo: "RAMA 81 Heavy" across the pond

The following image was taken from a KC-135 tanker on Jul. 31, 2012. Image credit: U.S. Air Force It shows a B-1B as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean on its…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 5, 2012
Military Aviation

Photo: air-to-air with the Colombian Air Force Kfirs in the Nevada Test and Training Range during the Red Flag

The following exclusive image was taken by The Aviationist's photographer Tony Lovelock during a flight on the Colombian B-767 from Nellis Air Force Base. It shows two Colombian Air Force…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 5, 2012
Military Aviation

RAF Typhoon scrambles for second intercept in London Olympics No-Fly Zone

On Aug. 3, at 16.49 local time, a Royal Air Force Typhoon was scrambled for the second time since a No-Fly Zone was established, from RAF Northolt, North West London.…

Richard Clements Richard Clements
August 4, 2012

Close call at Reagan National: Radar Replay and Air Traffic Control Audio

On Aug. 2, three commuter jets operated by US Airways were involved in a near collision near Reagan National Airport, in Washington DC. Because of an Air Traffic Control error…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 3, 2012

[HD Video] Hang onto the wing of a C-130 Hercules as it flies at tree top height in the valleys during Red Flag Alaska

As already explained, even in the hi-tech age of stealth bombers, low-level flying is still one of the most important parts of combat pilot training. The fact that some recent scenarios…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 2, 2012
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Is Incirlik airbase in Turkey being used to direct military and communications aid to Syria's rebels

According to an interesting article recently published by Reuters Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have set up a secret base in the Turkish city of Adana, some 100 km (60miles)…

Richard Clements Richard Clements
August 2, 2012
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