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Military History

OTD in 1945: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and its Horrific Aftermath.

Tragic and Terrifying, The Story May Have Vanished in Obscurity Without "Jaws".It has become one of the most memorable monologues in cinema history: the fictional character “Quint” recounting his survival…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 30, 2020
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The U.S. Air Force will relocate the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base to Aviano Air Base

The move comes amid the reductions of the number of American troops stationed in Germany. As you may already know, the United States are planning to drastically reduce military personnel…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 30, 2020
F-35

Enjoy This New Walkaround Tour Of The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II

F-35 Demo Pilot Capt. Kristin "Beo" Wolfe introduces you to the Lightning II stealth aircraft. U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, the F-35A Demo Team Pilot for the 2020…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 28, 2020
Military Aviation

ATAC private “Red Air” contractors to provide adversary training at Luke and Holloman Air Force Base

The company will provide Aggressor aircraft in support of F-16 and F-35 Formal Training Units. ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), private defense firm that provides “Red Air” aggressor aircraft during military…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 28, 2020
Military Aviation

The Blue Angels Have Received Their first F/A-18E Super Hornet

The team will finally start the transition to the new aircraft later this year The U.S. Navy Blue Angels received their first F/A-18E Super Hornet on July 27, 2020. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 27, 2020
Military Aviation

Awesome Video (With Radio Talkdown) Shows U-2 Dragon Lady Recovering Into RAF Fairford

An interesting look at the peculiar landing procedure of the U-2 Dragon Lady. The video below shows a U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady, radio callsign "FORTH 01" recovering at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 27, 2020
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