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The Flying Fortress got all the Press, But the Liberator had the Numbers

May 21, 2022

The legendary B-17 Flying Fortress was no doubt the most famous bomber of World War II used by the United States Army Air Corps, and for good reasons. The Boeing View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Military History
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Anti-flash White: Paint That Could Protect Against a Nuclear Blast?

May 12, 2022

Imagine you have to protect yourself from an incoming nuclear explosion. How would you defend yourself? Maybe wearing fireproof clothes or sheltering in the bunker. How about relying on paint? View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, History, Technology
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Flying High at 75: Thunder Over Air Show Honors 75th US Air Force Anniversary

May 11, 2022

This year, the Thunder Over Louisville Air Show drew massive crowds at the 85-acre Louisville Waterfront Park. Thousands of aircraft enthusiasts went on over to the banks of the Ohio View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Military, News, North America
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Air Force One: The President’s Office and Get Away Car in the Sky

May 2, 2022

Air Force One has served as a backdrop to many official visits and duties carried out by one of the most influential persons in the world. According to the White View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, Military, Military History
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Three Ships That Just Mysteriously Disappeared Without a Trace

April 30, 2022

It’s not unusual for ships to sink in the vastness of the ocean seas, be it because of strong winds and storms, due to enemy attacks, or probably due to View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, Military, Military History
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Yes, There Actually Were Helicopters Used In World War II

April 29, 2022

While WWII saw technological developments that included radar, ballistic missiles, jet aircraft, and the atomic bomb, it also marked the rise of the Helicopter.  Both the Axis and Allied powers View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, History, Military
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The German Zeppelin and the Attack of the Flying Sausages

April 22, 2022

During the First World War, the Germans were banned from eating sausages because a component was used to make them as needed for their airships. The Germans, at that time, View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, History, Military History
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Flying in Fighters at TOPGUN and Beyond

April 16, 2022

A big thank-you to SOFREP boss Sean Spoontz who brought me on board to write for SOFREP.com. I aim to stimulate, educate and entertain you, and make you think about View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Air Force, Aviation, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Military, Military History, Navy, Photos, Technology
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Germany To Buy New F-35 Fighter Jets From U.S.

April 14, 2022

Following Germany’s decision to increase its defense spending to 2% of its economic output in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Berlin is now set to purchase 35 units View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Aviation, Europe, Foreign Policy, News, Ukraine
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Taiwan Grounds Its Mirage 2000-5 Fleet After Jet Crash

April 14, 2022

The Taiwanese Air Force announced that it would ground its fleet of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets on March 14. The announcement came after a unit of the said aircraft crashed View More ›

SOFREP No Comments Asia, Aviation, News, World
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