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Close call at Reagan National: Radar Replay and Air Traffic Control Audio

On Aug. 2, three commuter jets operated by US Airways were involved in a near collision near Reagan National Airport, in Washington DC. Because of an Air Traffic Control error…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 3, 2012

[HD Video] Hang onto the wing of a C-130 Hercules as it flies at tree top height in the valleys during Red Flag Alaska

As already explained, even in the hi-tech age of stealth bombers, low-level flying is still one of the most important parts of combat pilot training. The fact that some recent scenarios…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 2, 2012
Drones

Is Incirlik airbase in Turkey being used to direct military and communications aid to Syria's rebels

According to an interesting article recently published by Reuters Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have set up a secret base in the Turkish city of Adana, some 100 km (60miles)…

Richard Clements Richard Clements
August 2, 2012
Military Aviation

Photo: Lightning fills the sky behind a B-1 bomber during a late night thunderstorm at Ellsworth Air Force Base

Taken on Jul. 24 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada, the following image shows a B-1 bomber on a local apron as a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 1, 2012

Audio: U.S. Air Force F-15s scramble to intercept United Airlines Boeing 767 with "suspicious package" onboard

On Jul. 31, two F-15s were scrambled from Barnes Air National Guard Base, when United Airlines Flight 956, a Boeing 767 with registration N654UA and 157 passengers on board, flying…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 1, 2012
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If your vehicle's key fob or garage door don't work, a Navy radio might be jamming you

Taken at the Hertz Rental counter at San Diego International Airport, the below photograph shows a sign used to warn people of the possible interferences to vehicles key fobs caused by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 1, 2012
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