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Military Aviation

Incredible Video Shows SAAF Gripen During Night-Time Flare Launch Over a Cape Town Beach

This is a really rare footage from South Africa. Ever wondered what is like when you are flying in a Gripen at night and your wingman ignites the afterburner and…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 25, 2019
Military Aviation

Three RAF Tornado GR4 Jets Have Completed The Type’s Finale Flypasts Across The UK

Last week, the iconic Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 flew over many of the country's RAF bases. The RAF Tornado GR4 fleet prepares for retirement. The official deadline is set…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 23, 2019
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Take A Look At These Crazy Cool Shots Of An F-35 Flying At Low Level Through The Snow-Covered Sierra Mountains

This is something you don't see too often! The stunning photographs in this post were taken on Feb. 21, by our friend and photographer Christopher McGreevy. They show a 461th…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 22, 2019
Military Aviation

Royal Saudi Air Force Stages An Impressive Combined “Elephant Walk” of 48 aircraft (Including 12 New F-15SA Eagles)

The advanced RSAF F-15SA jets of the newly established 29th Sqn will take part in Red Flag 19-2 at the beginning of March. The stunning images in this post show…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 21, 2019
Military Aviation

Lockheed Martin Offers India Enhanced F-16 Block 70 Multirole Combat Aircraft Dubbed “F-21”

The "new" F-21 takes the spotlight at Aero India 2019. Lockheed Martin has just unveiled the new jet the giant U.S. defense company is offering India in response to the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 20, 2019
Military Aviation

Phantoms in The Mist: This Photoshoot of the Last Samurai F-4s is Epic.

Top Photographers Travel Around the World to Get These Images of The Last Japanese F-4s. It is a shrine. They are here to witness a sacred passing; the last of…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
February 19, 2019
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