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Do you wanna know if a Cold War era B-52H approaching you at low level is still a scary sight? Watch this photo.

The following picture was taken by The Aviationist's photographer Giovanni Maduli during the opening flyover of the Day 2 of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012. The B-52H, using callsign "Scalp…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012: This is the most advanced flight helmet, ever. The F-35’s Helmet Mounted Display System

The one depicted in the following pictures is the most adveniristic combat pilot's flight helmet ever developed. It is called "HMDS Gen II" and it is produced by Vision Systems…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012 Photo: Flying as "Scalp 99" a U.S. B-52 Stratofortress opens Day 2 of the Airshow

While Day 1 was opened by a memorable Red Arrows and Avro Vulcan formation, the second trade day of Farnborough International Air Show 2012 air display was kicked off by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012: new details about the "weaponized" C-27J disclosed

In a media briefing held inside the fuselage of the C-27J CSX62127, Finmeccanica group's company Alenia Aermacchi has unveiled a few more details about the new gunship version of the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
Military Aviation

Farnborough 2012: Parade of Flying Legends

Farnborough International Airshow 2012 is not only interesting for the new aircraft, equipment, weapon systems, orders being announced and so on. Among the planes taking part to the daily air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
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Farnborough 2012: AgustaWestland HH-139A’s new combat configuration

One of the firsts of Farnborough International Airshow 2012 was exhibited at the Finmeccanica pavilion, where a brand new Italian Air Force HH-139A (the military designation of the AW139 helicopter)…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2012
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