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747-8 Trump
Military Aviation

Qatar-Donated 747-8 Spotted In Texas Ahead Of ‘Air Force One’ Refit

The VIP-configured B747-8, which will be converted into Air Force One, was photographed departing Alliance Fort Worth en route to Waco. On Aug. 8, the Boeing 747-8 N7478D, donated by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 10, 2025
F/A-18D 250th
Military Aviation

VMFA-112 Unveils F/A-18D ‘USMC 250th Anniversary’ Jet

Take a look at the F/A-18D in special color scheme to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. On Aug. 7, 2025, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 rolled…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 9, 2025
RAAF KC-30A Refuels USAF F-15EX F-15E
Military Aviation

Australian KC-30A Cleared to Refuel USAF F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle

Together with the RAAF E-7A Wedgetail refueled by an USAF KC-46A Pegasus, the RAAF KC-30 being able to refuel F-15s enhances interoperability between Australia and the U.S. The RAAF (Royal…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 9, 2025
RAF USMC F-35B JS Kaga
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British and U.S. F-35Bs Land on Japan’s JS Kaga

For the first time, a British F-35B Lightning II landed on the Japanese JS Kaga during joint training as part of CSG25. British and U.S. F-35Bs landed on the Japan…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 9, 2025
Testing Rafale F4.3
Military Aviation

France is Testing the Rafale F4.3

Preparing for the future of the Rafale, France conducted a test campaign to assess the current state of the F4.3 standard ahead of its final definition. The French Directorate General…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 9, 2025
R-73-Equipped Crop Duster
War in Ukraine

R-73-Equipped Crop Duster Spotted in Ukraine

The Zlin Z-137 Agro Turbo agricultural aircraft equipped with R-73 IR-guided air-to-air missiles might be used as a drone hunter. A short video circulating on social media shows yet another…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 8, 2025
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