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Why It Was Almost Impossible To Fly A-10 Hog Without Earplugs

Why It Was Almost Impossible To Fly A-10 Hog Without Earplugs

The graphic was made using Adobe Photoshop to create a double exposure of two images. The images included are of an A-10C Thunderbolt II and a pilot assigned to the 76th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg) You’re probably familiar with the A-10 warplane’s …

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U.S. Air Force Sets Mach 5.7 Recoverable Test Speed Record

U.S. Air Force Sets Mach 5.7 Recoverable Test Speed Record

A hypersonic sled travels 6,400-feet per second on a monorail and is recovered as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery effort at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This test marked the fastest recovery of a monorail sled in over …

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Air to Air Missiles

Top 10 Most Dangerous Air to Air Missiles

Maj Benjamin “Torch” Naumann and Maj Mark “Smack” Smith from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flying the F-15EX Eagle II prepares to fire an AIM-120D missile during a test mission near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Jan 25, 2022. The F-15EX can hold up to 12 AIM-120D missiles. (U.S. Air …

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Here’s How Many Aircraft Does Tom Cruise Have?

Here's How Many Aircraft Does Tom Cruise have?

Credits: Credits: The Late Late Show with James Corden / Youtube Tom Cruise loves flying. His passion for flying extends to not only a $4 Million WWII Fighter but he also owns 4 more aircraft including a $20 Million private jet. In 1986, Cruise landed the role of Maverick in …

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