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Just before 4AM on May 28th, the skies over the Palmetto State were torn apart, thanks to the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 motor in charge of the moving the Block 52 version of the F-16. Blasting out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base at 0 dark thirty were Swamp Fox airmen, underway on an Atlantic crossing on […]
Welcome back to Burner Friday, everyone! After last week’s hiatus due to the holiday, we wanted to rejoin in spectacular fashion, and this image definitely fits the bill. This Boeing F-15C Eagle is one of the jets in the 433rd Weapons Squadron stable. Seen here taking off for a Weapons School Advanced Integration Phase sortie, […]
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has reached a major milestone in one of its critical military programs this month, declaring Full Operational Capability (FOC) on its fleet of six Boeing E-7A Wedgetails, the service’s airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft. Per the RAAF, “FOC is declared when the entire capability can be deployed […]
On the anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a massive flyover of WWII-era trainers, fighters, heavy bombers, and more flew over Washington, D.C. to celebrate the men and women who contributed to the war effort. Their service, both at home and abroad, directly boosted the United States and its Allies to achieve victory in […]
While most in the U.S. Air Force would love to keep the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II in the air as long as possible, at this point it seems the conversation has been forced off the table by raging conflict between senior leadership and Congress over the Warthog’s fate. There is a potential light at […]
In this day and age, there is a great deal of concern over what things cost. Over the years, the Department of Defense has been notorious for its spending habits, cost overruns on weapons system development and production, and other things. We’ve all heard the stories–$200.00 hammers, $600.00 toilet seats, and the recent announcement that […]
The 95th’s homecoming also marks the completion of the first official combat deployment for the Raptor. The world’s first fifth-generation fighter, the F-22 reached its initial operational capability (IOC) on 15 December 2005, so after nearly ten years of service, the Raptor fired its first shots in anger on the ensuing night of Operation Inherent Resolve.
A milestone was reached for the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base this past week. The first F-35A Lightning II class has begun, ushering in a new era at the installation tagged to become the F-35’s main training base for both foreign and domestic pilots. The course syllabus consists of approximately three months […]
This Monday is the observance of Memorial Day. For those of us who served and those who have family who served, it is a day we set aside for the intended purpose: to pass some time in remembrance of the ones we knew and loved who perished while in service to their country. For me, […]
The investigation into what brought down a brand new Airbus A400M last week is in full swing and families are still mourning the loss of loved ones; but, in the world of military aviation, tough conversations are always on the table. Death is a constant companion in this business, and while everyone does their best […]
For Warrior Wednesday, we have decided to introduce you to another very good friend of ours. We’ve known Colonel Robert Novotny for a number of years, stemming back to his time as the commander of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group at Nellis Air Force Base. He’s been instrumental in helping us research various topics […]
On Tuesday, a Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter crashed at an air base in the Czech Republic. The Swedish-built jet, belonging to the Hungarian Air Force, suddenly went off the runway during roll-out after it landed at a base near the city of Caslaw. According to Petr Medek, spokesman for the Czech Defense Ministry, both […]
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