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An F-35 stealth aircraft suffered the loss of a two foot panel during a training mission recently near Okinawa. The panel, which was 12 inches by 24 inches, fell from the F-35A Lightning II on Thursday about 65 miles east of Okinawa. It was “most likely lost over the ocean,” according to a late Monday news release from 18th […]
Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 11 drop live ordnance during a flight demonstration as part of Tiger Cruise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 1, 2017. Great Tiger Cruise Video! Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Madrigal
Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation. The tradition began during the Christmas season in 1952 when a B-29 Superfortress aircrew saw islanders waving at them from the island of Kapingamarangi, 3,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. In the spirit of Christmas the aircrew dropped a bundle of supplies attached to […]
The United States military and forces of South Korea have begun large scale air exercises intended to portray a show of force to the North Koreans. US aircraft, including F-22s, F-35s, and B-1s, on Monday began a massive exercise alongside South Korean forces, a move North Korean officials say brings the countries to the “brink […]
A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Indian Ocean, Nov. 24, 2017. – US Department of Defense Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Roberts
The multirole JF-17 Thunder (also known as CAC FC-1 Xiaolong) flying at the Dubai Airshow is a joint venture between the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China’s Catic group, and is being offered as a supersonic replacement fighter for militaries using older 2nd generation combat aircraft. The aircraft offers low acquisition cost, compared with other new […]
So how many people can literally black out from pulling G forces and still smile and laugh about it? Not many but this news reporter took it all in stride and wanted more! Now before you pass judgement (or laugh too much) how many of you have ever pulled over 7 G’s? Featured image by […]
A young girl runs to greet her family after the arrival of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, VFA-195 and Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. VFA-115, VFA-195 and VAQ 141 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, […]
Embraer announced an order for six of their A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft by the Philippine Air Force (PAF). “We are honored to be selected by the Philippine Air Force, our second operator in the Asia-Pacific region, and with the confidence expressed by our customer”, said Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The Super […]
A dozen US F-22 and F-35 stealth fighter jets have arrived in South Korea for a regular joint exercise with South Korean forces, a defense ministry source said Sunday. The allies plan to kick off the five-day VIGILANT ACE 18 practice Monday, which would demonstrate their combined air power against North Korea. “The realistic air […]
A Marine descends from an MV-22B Osprey during training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez
In a very rare move, the US Air Force has fired Lt. Col. Jason Heard, the commanding office of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron better known to aviation enthusiasts as the Thunderbirds. The Air Force did not give a reason for his departure but said his boss, Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander, […]
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