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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Launches 20 Airstrikes Against ISIS in One Day

February 28, 2017 f-18-cat-shot-uss-george-bush

The aircraft carrier USS Bush (CVN 77) has gotten back into the fight against ISIS in a big way launching 20 plus airstrike missions in a single day last Thursday. View More ›

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Today in Aviation History: Adventurer Steve Fossett Becomes 1st Person to Fly Solo Across Pacific Ocean in a Balloon

February 21, 2017 steve-fossett-kissed-richard-branson

On February 21, 1995, businessman, adventurer and multi-time record setter Steve Fossett landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada completing the first ever solo flight across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. View More ›

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Today in Aviation History: 2003 – Legendary WWII Ace Joe Foss Dies

January 1, 2017 Joe-Foss_JJ_USMC

Marine Corps pilot Joe Foss had 26 aerial kills in World War II equaling the record Eddie Rickenbacker set in World War I. Like Rickenbacker, Foss was awarded the Congressional View More ›

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Today in Aviation History: 1956 – First Flight of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart

December 26, 2016 101st_Fighter-Interceptor_Squadron_Two_F-106_Delta_Daggers_in_Formation

The F-106 Delta Dart is an iconic aircraft if only for the name and its delta wing shape. It first flew on December 26, 1956 and was retired in 1988. View More ›

FighterSweep Staff No Comments Air Force, History, Military Aviation
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Watch: This Day in Aviation History – 1984 “Fitz” Fulton Crashes a Boeing 720 Jet!

December 1, 2016 1984 nasa test crash boeing 720

Have you ever crashed a Boeing 720 jetliner? Well, Fitzhugh Fulton has and lived to tell the tale! On December 1st, 1984 NASA research pilot “Fitz” Fulton purposely crash landed View More ›

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Legendary WWII “Ace in a Day” Dies

August 24, 2016

WWII USMC Ace, Jerry O’Keefe who is also a Congressional Gold Medal winner and former Biloxi, Mississippi Mayor passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 93. Not many people can say they View More ›

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The Story of How Chief “Chevy” Saved the Life of a Shipmate

August 16, 2016

This is the story of US Navy Chief Gilbert “Chevy” Chavaria, as told by 3 of his VF-154 shipmates. They witnessed his heroic actions to save a life on the View More ›

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Burner Friday: RNLAF 312 Sqn F-16

May 6, 2016

The Royal Netherlands Air Force’s F-16s have been conducting operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since late 2014, dropping their first munitions in Iraq in October of that year. Four View More ›

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Burner Friday: 36 FS Flying Fiends F-16CM

April 29, 2016 Burner Friday: 36 FS Flying Fiends F-16CM

Happy Friday, FighterSweep Fans! Since it’s the end of yet another very productive day, we wanted to send you into your weekend with this image sizzling in your minds. Jonathan View More ›

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BUFF: Air Force Prolongs The Life Of Its Oldest Bomber

February 25, 2016 BUFF: Air Force Prolongs The Life Of Its Oldest Bomber

Editor’s Note: You cannot help but love the BUFF, ladies and gentlemen. She’s old, tired, really cranky, and has one heck of a unique personality. She smokes waaaaaaaay too much View More ›

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