Fighter Sweep

Boeing C-17A Globemaster III Catches Fire

January 15, 2015

Last week in Ohio, a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III from the 445th Airlift Wing, based at Wright-Patterson AFB, was involved in Class A ground mishap during engine start.

From The Cockpit: F-35 Lightning II Demonstrator

January 15, 2015

I am often amazed at my timing–good or bad. Today I was definitely in the right place at the right time and I just had to share the experience with View More ›

From the Cockpit: Strike Fighter Ball 2014

January 13, 2015

We’ve seen the West Coast Hornet Ball, thanks to our good friend and compatriot Wingnut. The Australians have thrown their hat into the mix, and did a darn fine job. View More ›

From The Cockpit: Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet

January 12, 2015

Today we bring you yet another awesome video that has been making the rounds this weekend, featuring the Echo Drivers of VFA-143 out of Naval Air Station Oceana. Known as View More ›

Wisconsin ANG Deploying to Japan

January 10, 2015

We’d like to extend our best wishes on a safe and successful deployment to the men and women of the Wisconsin Air Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing

Burner Friday: Boeing EA-18G Growler

January 9, 2015

This week’s edition of Burner Friday is brought to you courtesy of the United States Navy’s Electronic Attack squadrons from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. VAQ-132, otherwise known as the “Scorpions”, View More ›

From The Cockpit: Thunderbird Solo

January 8, 2015

I, like many of my friends, was bit by the flying bug thanks to the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron–the Thunderbirds. In my case, I was three years View More ›

Don Sheldon: The Bush Pilot’s Pilot

January 7, 2015

Donald ‘Don’ Edward Sheldon might not be widely known in the lower 48, yet he’s a household name when it comes to Alaskan bush flying.

From The Cockpit: Dassault Rafale

January 7, 2015

I was born in the ’70s in Arizona, so I have been a dedicated American aircraft homer my entire life. It was difficult not to be, growing up around F-16s, View More ›

Boeing’s KC-46 Pegasus Program Takes Flight

January 5, 2015

Just one of the many controversial defense acquisition programs in recent years, the United States Air Force’s KC-X tanker replacement program made headway last week out of Boeing’s Everett, Washington View More ›