On VF-31 Tomcatters F-14Ds for a 7-hour mission
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aircraft carrier saw the F-14Ds from VF-31, the Tomcatters, and VF-213, the Black Lions, embark for the “last cruise” of the legendary Tomcat in…
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aircraft carrier saw the F-14Ds from VF-31, the Tomcatters, and VF-213, the Black Lions, embark for the “last cruise” of the legendary Tomcat in…
In comparison to the Legacy Hornet, the Super Hornet is roughly 20% larger, 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) heavier at empty, and 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) heavier at maximum weight The…
The crew chief signaled BC to halt as the SR-71 slowly taxied into the hangar and drew near the parking spot. As usual, BC hit the brakes, but the SR-71…
The loss of the aircraft’s port main wheel soon after takeoff was the cause of the incident In the video in this post, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111…
‘The B-29 crews were cocky—at first. But as time wore on and accidents began to take their toll, the boys quieted down,’ Arthur La Vove, “Hump Driver.” Author, artist, journalist,…
After aligning their probes with the KC-130 baskets, the Osprey pilots move their probes into the para drogue using the tilt-rotor, which then slightly increases its speed A KC-130J Super…
“The A-10 belongs right there with the war birds, as it is legendary itself,” Master Sgt. Mark Aube, A-10 West Heritage Flight Team maintenance superintendent After nearly five years of…
The EC-135 Looking Glass is shown without wings or engines due to space limitations The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum hosted a “Flight Night” on July 17, 2021, where…
‘I want to congratulate each and every one of you for your performance in Operation Iraqi Freedom. You are demonstrating for all the world to see that the United States…
Aerobotix has created a sophisticated multi-axis robotic device with a lengthy carbon fiber arm that can access the F-22 Raptor engine inlet ducts in great detail When performing depot maintenance…