[ad_1] The AMXs taxiing at Istrana before their last departure from the base. (Image credit: Author) The recent retirement of the final four operational AMX aircraft from Istrana marks the conclusion of their 35-year service with the Italian Air Force. These aircraft join the historic flying collection at Piacenza airport. On Apr. 11, 2024, the …
[ad_1] Ukrainian Su-27 drops an AASM bomb (Image composed using screenshot by WarbirdCrew Telegram Channel) A clip shows for the first time that Ukrainian Air Force Su-27s have integrated the French AASM Hammer bomb already spotted on the MiG-29s. A few weeks ago we reported about the image of a MiG-29 of the Ukrainian Air …
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[ad_1] File photo of two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. (Photo: Brazilian Air Force) In both cases, upon intercepted, the smugglers opted to crash land their aircraft in an attempt to avoid capture. The Brazilian Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucanos intercepted two drug planes which were detected as they clandestinely entered Brazilian airspace without a flight …
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[ad_1] A screenshot from the video posted to Youtube by Okinawa Television showing the F-22 on its nose on Apr. 11, 2024. Images being circulated online show the aircraft on its nose at the base in Japan. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor suffered a nose gear issue at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, on …
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[ad_1] A U-2 landing at Beale AFB (Image credit: USAF) Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for retirement. The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with its plan to retire the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady intelligence gathering aircraft. Despite the recent Elephant Walk, when eight U-2s of the …
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[ad_1] This week, millions of people within a 100-mile-wide path across America witnessed a total solar eclipse. It’s one of the most incredible acts of nature you can ever experience. We… The post Intercepting the Solar Eclipse in T-38s with the USAF appeared first on Avgeekery.com. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The 96th Test Wing and 53rd Wing welcomed the first three F-16 Fighting Falcons ready to take part in the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program also known as VENOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Shelikoff) The service’s top civilian leader will board the back seat of the …
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[ad_1] The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April 1, 2024, after completing its final mission supporting Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality (ASIA-AQ). The aircraft and crew were welcomed back with a celebratory water salute by the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 Fire …
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[ad_1] Composite image with an F-35 carrying four Mako missiles under the wings and, in the box, the mockup displayed at the Sea Air Space 2024 exposition. (Images: Lockheed Martin and Naval News) The new multirole, multiplatform Mako missile can be employed against targets both on land and at sea, making it a very versatile …
[ad_1] An Italian Eurofighter Typhoon during the recent Typhoon Flag 2024 exercise. (Photo: Stefano D’Urso / The Aviationist) In addition to the currently disclosed orders, the Eurofighter consortium envisions up to 74 aircraft from domestic orders and 130 from export customers. Eurofighter discussed future growth scenarios for its orders portfolio both from partner nations and …
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