One Crew Member Lost as Royal Navy Merlin HC4 Ditches in the English Channel
The Royal Navy has confirmed the loss of one crew member following an incident off the coast of Dorset, UK, where a Merlin HC4 helicopter, operating from aircraft carrier HMS…
Northrop Grumman Releases First Air-to-Air Footage Of Model 437 Vanguard
A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. On August 29, 2024, Scaled Composites' new Model 437 aircraft, named Vanguard and registered as…
MC-130J Crews Earn Award for Supporting Longest US Army Helicopter Mission Relying on Aerial Refueling
MC-130J Commando II Crews Honored for Historic Aerial Refueling Mission During Contingency Operation. Two MC-130J Commando II crews from the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New…
U.S. F-35A Jets Land On A Highway Strip In Finland For The First Time
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets take part in Finnish Baana24 exercise underway in Finland. On Sept. 4, 2024, two F-35A jets belonging to the 495th Fighter Squadron…
Angels with Rotors: The Early use of US Medical Evacuation Helicopters
The use of helicopters at the end of World War Two for medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) proved the machine’s usefulness in getting into tight spots in isolated and rugged terrain, increasing…
Footage of Australian F-35’s Low-Level Maneuver Draws Media Attention and Scrutiny
Video of RAAF F-35 rolling inverted over Kosciuszko National Park sparks media hype, but similar tactical maneuvers are standard training for fast jet pilots worldwide. An incident involving a Royal…
