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Video: Syrian L-39 combat trainer (probably hit by rebel's anti-aircraft fire) crashes into the ground

Once again brought to my attention by the ACIG.org forum, this video shows a Syrian Arab Air Force L-39 crashing into the ground at the end of a right hand…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 28, 2012
Aviation

Here’s the most updated data about Isaac you can find on the Web: received in real time from a Hurricane Hunter’s dropsonde

The following data has just been collected by a dropsonde from a WP-3D Orion (N42RF) currently flying over the Gulf of Mexico to analyse "Isaac". In other words, this represents…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 27, 2012
Military Aviation

Australia to gain "Growler" capability with 12 EA-18G jets capable to perform Electronic Attack, SEAD missions

Australian minister for Defence Stephen Smith and minister for Defence Material Jason Clare have announced that the Australian Government has decided to acquire the "Growler" electronic warfare system for Royal…

Richard Clements Richard Clements
August 27, 2012

[Photo Report] A wide variety of modern combat planes (including strategic bombers) at Red Flag 12-4 at Nellis Air Force Base

Although the Colombian Air Force detachment was, at least for aircraft spotters, the highlight of Red Flag 12-4, many other interesting assets took part to the world's most realistic exercise.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 27, 2012
Military Aviation

Photo: Israeli Air Force F-15I backseater self-portrait clearly shows advanced DASH helmet

Few months after releasing a cool self-portrait of an F-15I backseater during an inverted climb, the Israeli Air Force has just released another interesting picture. The picture show an F-15I's…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 27, 2012

Video: Assad's gunship helicopter shot down by rebel forces in Damascus, Syria

A Mil Mi-8 Hip gunship helicopter, being extensively used by the loyalist forces in Syria, has been shot down by the Free Syrian Army (reportedly using a ZU-2-23) on Aug. 27.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 27, 2012
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