Right: NASA X-24B Lifting Body on the Lakebed – Left: NASA Morphing Aircraft The U.S. Air Force is looking for new experimental ideas for its future long-range air-to-air missiles. On 4 May, Yvette S Weber, acting deputy assistant secretary of the USAF for science, technology and engineering, says the service …
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Two dozen F-16s along with 2 HH-60G not visibile in this shot but flying nearby (+1 taking the shot) during the Elephant Walk on Jun. 1, 2020. (Image credit: USAF) Two dozen U.S. Air Force F-16s belonging to the 510th Fighter Squadron and 555th Fighter Squadron, along with two HH-60G …
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Mock CLEAVER cruise missile being dropped from MC-130J – Source: US Air Force The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is moving forward with an experiment to drop cruise missiles from the back ramp of cargo aircraft. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) revealed the test, which took place at Dugway Proving …
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An F-35A Lightning II soars over Hill Air Force Base during a demonstration practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook) U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team made aviation history today with the first-ever F-35A demonstration broadcast live around the world on social media. C The …
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Female pilots of the 121st Air Refueling wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kim Frey) The Air Force removed the minimum height requirement for applicants who want to fly as it looks to increase the diversity of those entering USAF cockpits. Under previous standards, pilots much …
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The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Thunder of Niagara Air Show near Niagara Falls, N.Y., June 10, 2018. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Cory W. Bush) Following their recent flight over Southern California, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, posted a message on social media saying …
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U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper, F-35 Lighting II and F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2019. The five-day course prepares demonstration team pilots for the upcoming air show season by allowing them time to practice formations with other …
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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. © Steve Thorne © Getty Images For the second time in the last four days, a fifth-generation fighter jet of U.S. Air Force has crashed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. 1) U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Crashed Upon Landing At Eglin …
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An F-35A Lightning II Fighting flies past the Wasatch Mountains by Hill Air Force Base (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee) The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II crashed upon landing during a night training exercise under unknown circumstances. The aircraft was assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron …
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Video by Burke Baker – 2D Audiovisual Squadron Although the iconic Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was officially retired from active service in 2008 but the U.S. Air Force is still flying the stealth aircraft at Tonopah Test Range (TTR). According to a few reports, Decade After F-117 Stealth Jets Retirement 51 Nighthawk …
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