Burner Friday: Gomer On The Move!

Happy Burner Friday, FighterSweep Fans! Here’s a little shout-out to our good friends and Gomer brethren at the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. As you all know, the 64 AGRS flies the mighty Viper, and their job is to replicate threat aircraft and TTPs to present a credible threat to Blue […]

Inside The 64th Aggressor Squadron

Good day to you, oh FighterSweep Faithful! We trust you’re having a busy, productive week, so we wanted to take a few minutes and delight your eyes and imagination with a perspective of modern air combat not often seen. Traditionally, when we talk about Red Flag, Sentry Eagle, or other Large Force Employment exercises, we […]

Burner Friday: 64th Aggressor Squadron Viper

We have once again arrived at week’s end, which means it is once again time for our tribute to the ear-splitting, bone-rattling glory of Burner Friday! Today’s offering is a Block 25E Lockheed-Martin F-16C from the 64th Aggressor Squadron. This particular Viper is affectionately referred to as a “Smurf” jet, given its overall blue paint […]

Aggressor Launch!

Under the callsign of “MIG One-One,” Lieutenant Colonel Cameron “Glover” Dadgar leads a two-ship of Lockheed-Martin F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 64th Aggressor Squadron into the evening sky. Part of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group,  the 64 AGRS participates in “Red Flag” and Canadian Forces “Maple Flag” exercises, provides the U.S. Air Force Weapons School with […]

The Culture of the Fighter Pilot: Brotherhood (Part 1)

The same is expected of the men and women who actually fly them, and that is why fighter pilots are elite. To the chagrin of overly-sensitive and plainly ignorant folk – even the mainstream media – the fighter pilot’s culture is far from politically correct and, dare I say it, it shouldn’t be.