The Russian Ministry of Defense released a new promotional video showing its pre-production Su-57s aircraft firing an air-to-air missile. The clip appears to show the first known instance of the advanced combat jet firing a missile from one of its two small wing-root weapons bays. The video, which has the …
Read More »Chinese Government Spokesman Claims That U.S. Army Might Have Brought Coronavirus To China
The Florida National Guard’s 256th Medical Company, training on personal protective equipment in preparation for administering coronavirus test in Broward County (Photo by Sgt. Michael Baltz 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment ) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian was the first of the country’s officials to give voice to a …
Read More »Russian Su-27 Pilot Dies During Rescue Mission After Being Pulled From Ocean
A Russian SU-27 Flanker aircraft photographed from an RAF Typhoon. On March 26, 2020, Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 reportedly crashed into the Black Sea during a routine flight, 50 km from Théodosie. A rescue operation was immediately launched. An An-26 aircraft and a Mi-8 helicopter from the Southern Military …
Read More »10 Best Aviation Books To Read During Coronavirus Quarantine
One project 1st Lt. Monica Kestermann, 86th Flying Training Squadron T-1A Jayhawk instructor pilot, is working on is finalizing a library in the break room with books of aviation and leadership for pilots and students during their downtime at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman …
Read More »Afghan National Army Mil Mi-17 Helicopter Made Emergency Landing
The Afghan military helicopter made an emergency landing in adverse weather conditions. The crew members remained uninjured. Some reports claim that the helicopter was hit by fire from the Taliban. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) confirmed that a military helicopter made an emergency landing in North-eastern Takhar province. According to …
Read More »Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 Reportedly Crashed Into The Black Sea
A Russian SU-27 Flanker aircraft photographed from a RAF Typhoon. Credits: RAF The Sukhoi Su-27 reportedly crashed into the Black Sea during a routine flight, 50 km from Théodosie. A distress signal emitted by the ELT plane was recorded in the area at 20:11 LT, a statement said. A rescue …
Read More »Russian Air Force Aero L-39 Albatros Aircraft Crashed During Training Flight, Pilot Dead
Aero L-39 Albatros – self-made by Kogo A Russian Air Force Aero L-39 Albatros Aircraft crashed during a training flight. The pilot died. A training plane crashed in the Krasnodar Territory, a cadet pilot died, the Ministry of Defense reported. The combat trainer L-39 crashed while performing a planned training flight, …
Read More »For Top Gun: Maverick Filming Three U.S. Air Force F-18 Super Hornets Jets Were Given Special Color Scheme
All of us feel the need for speed to get the new Top Gun sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick” releasing this year. Top Gun: Maverick will feature the Navy’s Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. So far, we knew about only two specially painted F/A-18 Super Hornets used as the “Hero Jet” in …
Read More »For The First Time USAF B-2 Bombers Flew Alongside With RNoAF F-35 Fighter Jets
A U.S. B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and Royal Netherlands air force F-35A conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in …
Read More »Russia Sends 14 IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Covid-19 Response Group To Help Italy Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
At the Chkalovsky airfield in the Moscow region, 9 Il-76 aircraft of the Russian military transport aviation are concentrated, which over the past night, along with trained crews, were quickly transferred from the Pskov, Ulyanovsk and Orenburg regions. (Photo: Russian Aerospace Forces/Ministry of Defense) On March 23rd and 24th, Russia …
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