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New video may show Russian Il-78 tanker escorted by Su-24 Fencer jets over Syria today

Provided this video is true and taken in Syria today, it may suggest more Russian aircraft are being deployed to Latakia airfield. The following video was allegedly filmed in Homs…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 20, 2015
Airshows

Here’s the formation set up to celebrate the six most legendary Italian training planes

The 6-ship formation used callsign "Legend." As explained in our report on the event, one of the highlights of the Rivolto airshow was the "Legend" formation, made of six famous…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 20, 2015
Russia

Satellite image shows four Russian Su-30SM parked in the open air at airfield in Syria

Four Russian Flanker derivative have arrived at Latakia airport. Satellite images prove Russian combat planes have eventually deployed to Syria. The deployment, anticipated by an air bridge from Russia that…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 20, 2015
Military Aviation

Cool video shows five RAF special painted Tornados flying together

Tonka Special Tails. This video shows a historic event: a unique formation of four special colored Tornado GR4s from RAF Marham alongside a fifth machine from RAF Lossiemouth, flew in the skies…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
September 18, 2015
Military Aviation

What’s this new camera installed on a U-2 spyplane spotted at Palmdale?

While Lockheed Martin works on its  stealthy replacement, looks like the U-2 is still being modified. Lockheed Martin has just revelead the "TR-X" a Skunk Works proposal for the next…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 17, 2015
Military Aviation

New photo shows Eurofighter Typhoon carrying Storm Shadow cruise missiles during latest trials

Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft is expanding its air-to-surface capabilities with air-launched cruise missiles. The image in this post was taken at Decimomannu airbase, Italy, on Sept. 10. It shows the Italian…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 16, 2015
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