The Chilean Navy recently declassified and released a video taken back in 2014 by one of their military helicopters that shows an unusual flying object. The unexplained aircraft was spotted View More ›
Today in Aviation History – 1988 Marine Corps Ace “Pappy” Boyington Dies
On January 11, 1988 legendary Marine Corps pilot Gregory “Pappy” Boyington died at the age of 75. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during World War II. View More ›
A Moment In Time: 1991 USAF Jets Fly Over Burning Kuwaiti Oil Wells
The featured photo shows US Air Force F-15s and F-16s flying over burning Kuwaiti oil wells that were set ablaze as Saddam Hussein’s invading Iraqi Army retreated in the closing View More ›
Watch: US Military Releases Swarm of Micro-Drones from F/A-18
The US military recently tested a ‘swarm’ of over 100 Perdix micro-drones that were released in the skies over southern California by F-18 Hornets. The drones which are only 11.8 View More ›
A-10 Thunderbolt Receive Upgrades for Search and Rescue
At a time when the future of the A-10 is in doubt the Air Force has decided to upgrade 19 Warthogs to give them improved combat search and rescue capabilities. View More ›
Iran Accepts First Airbus A321 Jetliner Allowed by the Nuclear Arms Deal
Iran’s state airline, IranAir just took delivery of their first Airbus A321 jetliner with the company paint scheme and logo. Iran’s purchase of these new Airbus aircraft is only possible due View More ›
Today in Aviation History: 1989 – US Navy F-14 Tomcats Shoot Down Two Libyan MiGs
On January 4, 1989 two US Navy F-14’s shot down two Libyan MiG-23’s. The Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi had drawn a ‘line of death’ in the Gulf of Sidra and declared View More ›
Watch: In Your Face! Navy F-18 Pilot From The Inside – VFA-83 Cruise Video
A US Navy cruise video shows the life and times of personnel on the ship. This one from VFA-83 Rampagers gives you an inside look into the life of F-18 fleet View More ›
Watch: Last F-4 Phantom Flight: The Air Force Says Goodbye
In a ceremony at Holloman AFB, New Mexico on December 21, over 500 people watched the final flight of an Air Force F-4 Phantom. Marking the end of over 50 years View More ›
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Soviet Built MiG-15
On December 30, 1947 the MiG-15 fighter jet designed by Mikoyan-Gurevich for the Soviet Union (USSR) first flew. The swept wing MiG-15 was small, agile and fast making it a View More ›