F-16 Crashes in Houston, Texas – Pilot Ejects Safely

The Texas Air National Guard is investigating the cause of an F-16 crash today at Ellington Airport located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Houston, Texas. The fighter jet was taking off when a series of explosions were heard and smoke rose into the air above one of Ellington’s runways. The pilot is said to have safely […]

Breaking: US Air Force F-15 Shoots Down Armed Iranian Drone in Syria

US military officials are reporting the downing of an Iranian made armed Shahed-129 drone by an F-15 fighter jet. The drone was being flown by  pro Syrian government personnel. The armed pro-regime Shaheed-129 UAV was shot down by a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle about 12:30 a.m. after it displayed hostile intent and advanced on Coalition forces. […]

Watch: F-35 Stealth Fighter Full Aerobatic Display Paris Air Show 2017

Spectators at the 2017 Paris Air Show were treated to a full aerobatic demonstration of the F-35A Stealth Fighter which is being portrayed as the first major international display of the aircraft’s performance. “After 10 years since first flight, with our first opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities and the maneuverability of the F-35, we are […]

Watch: US Air Force Nuclear-Capable Strategic Bombers Deploy to Britain

A pair of B-2 stealth bombers, three B-52 Stratofortresses and three B-1 Lancers have deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. A spokesman for the base said the aircraft are being used ‘in support of exercises BALTOPS (Baltic operations), Saber Strike and Arctic Challenge taking place in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.’ He […]

Watch: MQ-9 Reaper Drone Drops 1st GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition

Early last month the MQ-9 Reaper drone made history when it dropped a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) at the Nevada Test and Training Range near Creech Air Force Base. “We had a great opportunity to drop the first live GBU-38s in training,” said Capt. Scott, 26th Weapons Squadron weapons instructor pilot. “The GBU-38 is […]

Air Force Grounds F-35s at Luke AFB Due To Oxygen System Problem

The Air Force has ordered the grounding of the F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona after several pilots reported issues with the aircraft’s breathing system that caused symptoms similar to hypoxia. Fighter Sweep has reported on the issues the US Navy is experiencing with breathing systems in the T-45 and F-18 resulting […]

Air Force to Keep A-10 Thunderbolt II at Least 5 More Years

Good news if you are a fan of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and bad news if you are an ISIS fighter or enemy of the US. The fiscal 2018 Air Force budget request shows funding for the 280 plus A-10’s in the Air Force arsenal. 2017 Fiscal year budget requests had shown the Air Force planned […]

Watch: Air Force Student Pilot Training T-6A Texan II Touch & Go Landings

Enjoy the sights and sounds of student pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) located about 150 miles west of San Antonio in Del Rio, Texas. Laughlin AFB is home to the Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command and reportedly has more takeoffs and landings during the week than any other airport in the country. The Beechcraft […]