Fighter Sweep

The Magic of Aviation

April 13, 2016

See the Magic of Aviation in still images, woven into a beautifully-edited short video! FighterSweep Fans, this is one of the more spectacular edits we’ve seen incorporating still photos into View More ›

Tyndall F-22 Raptors Return To Europe!

April 12, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, the Tyndall Raptor Nation is once again on the move! Jet’s from Mr. F. Bones‘ stable at the 95th Fighter Squadron have returned to Europe, taking up residence View More ›

First S-300PMU-2 “Favorit” Delivered To Iran

April 12, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, we have more fun news coming out of Southwest Asia, where the Iranian government has announced the delivery of the first S-300 long-range SAM sytem from Russia. This View More ›

Air Force: F-35A To Call Eielson AFB Home!

April 11, 2016

This comes as no big surprise, FighterSweep Fans, but Eielson Air Force Base outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, has been selected to receive the first OCONUS F-35A Lightning II squadron. The View More ›

B-52s Arrive In Qatar To Support Inherent Resolve

April 11, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, as we mentioned before, the mighty B-52H Stratofortress is on deck to start laying down “positive influence” on Daesh. To that effect, the first BUFFs arrived at Al View More ›

How To Nearly Die While Photographing Airplanes!

April 11, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, there’s absolutely no denying our passion for airplanes. We’re constantly looking for new and exciting things to share with you, and while flying and working around airplanes does View More ›

Is the US in danger of running out of bombs?

April 11, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, when your drop rate eclipses your replenishment rate, there’s a problem. That is exactly the issue our men and women downrange are experiencing in the ongoing Operation Inherent View More ›

LCDR Edward Lin Accused Of Espionage For China

April 10, 2016

FighterSweep Fans, if these allegations are true, this is not good news for us. Edward Lin, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and Naval Flight Officer (NFO) aboard one of the View More ›

Cross-Country: Some Of The Best Fighter Training!

April 9, 2016

Dropping bombs, shooting the gun, dogfighting, and intercepts are some of the most rewarding and fun training opportunities available as a fighter pilot, but few people ever talk about going View More ›

Stratofortress Trains With Colombian Air Force!

April 9, 2016

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range training sortie to engage with South American military partners, April 1-2, 2016. During the course of the View More ›