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Up-close and personal with Iran's Air Force: rare insight into pilot's traditions, procedures, equipment

An interesting behind the scene video was shot on Apr. 17, when Iran commemorated National Armed Forces Day with a military parade at Tehran. It shows, Islamic Republic of Iran…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 19, 2012

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…

Richard Clements Richard Clements
April 18, 2012

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…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 18, 2012
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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,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 18, 2012
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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…

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David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 18, 2012

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…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 18, 2012
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