In 2016, Just two years after the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet made its combat debut in the skies above Syria The stealth fighter jet maintainers tackled a strange issue with the fleet’s stealth coating that, if left untreated, could cause the radar-evading material to peel off …
Read More »That time an Iraqi Air Force MiG-25s claimed to have shot down a USAF F-15 fighter jet during operation Desert Storm
Operation Samurra was an operation by the Iraqi Air Force during the Gulf War to decisively engage USAF F-15Cs utilizing MiG-25 jets, and break the “wall” of F-15s that the Coalition had established along Iraq’s border with Iran It demonstrated the last true offensive operation of the Iraqi Air Force …
Read More »Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile system spotted in the United States
A Soviet-era S-300PT surface-to-air missile system spotted in Satellite imagery released by military enthusiast at the military range in the United States. A 30N6 fire control system and semi-trailer arrangements of 5P85 Transporter Erector Launchers (TEL) have been seen in satellite imagery of the U.S. military range. All these vehicles …
Read More »B-26 ‘Flak Bait,’ Record-setting WWII bomber Which Flew 207 Missions, Is Finally Being Restored
The Martin B-26 Marauder Flak-Bait aircraft holds the record within the United States Army Air Forces for the number of bombing missions that survived during World War II. B-26 ‘Flak Bait,’ survived two years of the most intense aerial combat of World War II, taking every punch German gunners and …
Read More »India PM claims that clouds & rain prevented Pakistani radars from detecting IAF fighter jets during the Balakot air strike
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment in an interview that he suggested that clouds and rain can prevent Pakistani radars from detecting Indian fighter jets during the Balakot air strike has stirred a huge debate, with reactions ranging from criticism to derision. In the interview by TV channel News Nation …
Read More »Boeing unveils new version of F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter jet
During Sea-Air-Space 2019, the largest maritime exposition in the U.S Boeing has unveiled the concept of future F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter aircraft The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is the newest highly capable, affordable and available tactical aircraft in U.S. Navy inventory. The Super Hornet is the backbone …
Read More »The story of a lucky SR-71 pilot who survived Blackbird disintegration at a speed of Mach 3.2
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Mach 3-strategic reconnaissance aircraft remained the world’s fastest and highest-flying operational aircraft. From 80,000 feet, it could survey 100,000 square miles of Earth’s surface per hour. The iconic Lockheed SR-71 required aircrews to wear a special silver pressure suit to ensure their safety. This proved to …
Read More »How F-86 Pilot Pushed his Wingman’s damaged Sabre for 60 Miles to keep him out of Enemy Hands
During the Korean War Deep over North Korea, a USAF pilot Robbie Risner’s wingman was hit by flak that disabled his F-86. Getting him to safety called for heroic measures. Here is a story of Robbie Risner’s heroism As told by John L. Frisbee in a beautiful article appeared in Air Force …
Read More »U.S Sends Fully Armed F-15 Fighter Jets In The Middle East Amid Iranian Threats
The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-15C Eagle fighter jets to the Middle East Amid Accusations Of Iranian Threats On May 9, 2018, Air Forces Central Command announced the arrival of the F-15Cs. It is unclear how many Eagles the Air Force has deployed to the Middle East or may …
Read More »Video shows man tried to open the plane’s door to kill everyone on board a Ryanair Flight
A man on board a Ryanair flight was restrained after he attempted to hit a stewardess with a fire extinguisher and open one of the aircraft’s doors as he was screaming threats to “kill every single one,” of the passengers and crew, the British tabloid reported on Saturday. He was threatening passengers and cabin crew on board with …
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