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Romanian Air Force crashes
Aviation Safety

Romanian MiG-21 Crashes. SAR Helicopter Dispatched To Rescue Its Pilot Crashes Too Killing 7

A Puma helicopter that was launched to search and rescue a missing MiG-21 pilot crashed killing 7 crew members. MiG pilot still missing. Mar. 2, 2022, was a tragic day…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 2, 2022
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F-35

U.S. F-35s Have Flown Patrols Over Eastern Europe Without Radar Reflectors

Photos released by the U.S. Air Force prove F-35s have flown in "full stealth mode" over Poland. On Feb. 27, 2022, we reported that at least one F-35 Lightning II…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 2, 2022
An-2 unmanned
Military Aviation

Russia May Use Antiquated An-2 Biplanes to ‘Draw Out’ Ukrainian Air Defenses

Satellite Photos Show Cold War Era Biplanes on Seshcha Airbase Near Ukrainian Border. In a bizarre move that seems more at home in a Tom Clancy novel, Russia may be…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
March 2, 2022
Ukrainian Su-27
Military Aviation

The Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 That Landed In Romania Flown Back To Ukraine

The Ukrainian Su-27 that landed at Bacau a few days ago with a full load of air-to-air missiles, has returned home (completely unarmed). On Feb. 24, 2022, during the opening…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 1, 2022
Colonel Oksanchenko
Military Aviation

Ukraine Mourns Death Of Former Su-27 Flanker Display Pilot Col. Oksanchenko Shot Down Near Kyiv

Col. Oksanchenko, considered one of the world's best display pilots, posthumously awarded the title of "Hero of Ukraine" by President Zelensky. Ukrainian Air Force pilot Colonel Oleksandr Oksanchenko, reportedly nicknamed…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 1, 2022
Ghost of Kyiv
Military Aviation

These Are Some Of The Most Creative Ways The ‘Ghost Of Kyiv’ Is Being Portrayed Online

No matter you believe the legend of the "Ghost of Kyiv" or not: it has become the worldwide emblem of the Ukrainian resistance and is now the main character of…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 28, 2022
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