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RAF pilot draws what someone thought was a “giant penis” over UK base sparking complains

November 9, 2014 David Cenciotti 9

In what is just an unfortunate accident, a RAF jet on holding pattern for landing at a UK base drew what someone thought was a giant penis in the sky. It is “not what it perhaps […]

Here are the photos of the Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers intercepted by RAF Typhoon jets

October 31, 2014 David Cenciotti 14

Once again, the RAF releases air-to-air images of the long-range Russian Tu-95 bombers intercepted off UK earlier this week. On Oct. 29, the RAF scrambled two Typhoons on QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) to intercept two […]

These may be the only F-22’s Achilles’ heels in a dogfight against 4th gen fighter jets

September 30, 2014 Dario Leone 78

Considered almost unbeatable in the air-to-air role, the F-22 successfully debuted in combat, taking part in air strikes against ISIS targets. But what if the F-22 found a 4th Gen. opponent? Even though we don’t […]

Air-to-Air image of RAF Typhoon Display Jet’s first flight with newly painted tail

April 12, 2014 David Cenciotti 5

The newly painted tail of the RAF Typhoon Display jet, from 29 Reserve (R) Squadron (Sqn) flew for the first time and accompanied by a Typhoon in the original design. Royal Air Force (RAF) Coningsby […]

Red Flag 13-3: focusing on Electronic Warfare, SEAD and Intelligence. With plenty of Aggressors.

March 4, 2013 David Cenciotti 3

Red Flag 13-3 currently underway at Nellis Air Force Base focuses on complex combat ops, in an “electronic scenario”. At least, this is what seems to emerge based on the analysis of the units taking […]