UK to reverse decision on F-35 version. Two aircraft carriers and 72 retired Harriers later.
After the first of the UK’s F-35s took to the air on Apr. 13, it would seem that British Prime Minister David Cameron has been persuaded into going back with…
It was not a useless "show of force": this video shows that the nearly 70 F-15Es took off after Elephant Walk
Some readers of this blog sent me comments and emails after I published the article about the "insane" line up at Seymour Johnson AFB on Apr. 16. Although almost everyone…
Photo: How to launch an RQ-11B man-portable Raven drone
Published by AFRICOM's Flickr photostream this interesting picture shows how an RQ-11B Raven mini-drone should be launched. According to the caption, the demonstration was provided by Lance Cpl. Richard Hager,…
Low level flying in the age of stealth bombers and standoff weapons: welcome to the famous "Mach Loop"
Although it might be hard to believe, in the age of stealth bombers, standoff weapons, drones, cyberwar, electronic warfare, etc. low-level high-speed flying is still one of the most important parts…
Photo report: French Mirage 2000s and Italian Typhoons at Grosseto airbase
Taken at Grosseto airbase by Alessandro Fucito, the following pictures show the two French Air Force Mirage 2000s that paid a visit to the local-based 4° Stormo's Eurofighter Typhoons on…
Space Shuttle Discovery flying over the Washington skyline as seen from a NASA T-38 (very low on gas…)
On Apr. 17, Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA B747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) (NASA 905 - radio callsign "Pluto 95 Heavy") flew over the Washington skyline. Chased by…
