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B-21 refueling
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Releases First Official Photos Of B-21 Raider During Aerial Refueling Tests

The USAF has just released the first image showing the upper side of the new B-21 Raider bomber in photos from its aerial refueling tests. On Apr. 14, 2026, the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 15, 2026
Battle Damaged KC-135
Military Aviation

Shrapnel-Damaged KC-135 Arrives at Tinker AFB For Repairs

The battle-damaged KC-135R Stratotanker photographed transiting through RAF Mildenhall has safely arrived at Tinker AFB, the hub for depot-level KC-135 maintenance, bearing large and small patches across its fuselage, wings,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
April 15, 2026
Italian Air Force Raiders
Military Aviation

Italian Air Force’s Raiders Wing Becomes First NATO Unit Accredited by AFSOC for Global Access Operations

The certification makes the 17th Stormo Incursori (Raiders Wing) the first NATO unit recognized by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command for Global Access Operations, a capability that enables air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 14, 2026
Last A-10 student pilots graduated
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Final Class of A-10C Thunderbolt II Pilots Graduates at Davis-Monthan AFB

The 357th Fighter Squadron graduated its last A-10C Thunderbolt II student pilots at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, marking the end of an era for the sole formal training unit for…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 13, 2026
P-3 AEW
Military Aviation

The ‘Narcotics Hunter’ P-3 Airborne Radar

The Customs and Border Protection describes the P-3 AEW as the world’s only law enforcement airborne radar aircraft, supporting the anti-smuggling and border protection mission. A U.S. Customs and Border…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 13, 2026
Battle Damaged KC-135 at Mildenhall
Military Aviation

Battle Scarred Stratotanker Transits Through UK Towards the U.S. for Repairs

The visibly patched-up KC-135R Stratotanker that arrived at RAF Mildenhall on Apr. 12, 2026 was among the aircraft deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base when it was struck by Iran…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
April 12, 2026
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