In order to get its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter squadrons to carriers, the U.S. Navy is transferring hundreds of parts from its non-deployed squadrons, decreasing those aircraft’s ability to respond…
“All American,” a B-17 wing-slashed by a Me 109 that managed to land at home
The tail section of the All American fuselage was saved by a few thin spars and a thin strip of metal skin after the Me 109’s wing nearly cut through…
Exclusive information about the B-52 “In Harm’s Way” incident revealed by a former buff gunner
The Weasel WSO sent the HARM into battle “in the blind” in the hopes that a threat would materialize and be neutralized. It was acknowledged by the WSO. Both aircraft…
VIDEO SHOWS F-14A TOMCAT AIRCREW BAILING OUT AFTER FLAT SPIN TEST GONE WRONG
The original Tomcat engine, the Pratt & Whitney TF30 had the propensity to cause stalls/spins as a result of airflow-induced engine stalls The impressive video in this post shows F-14A…
THE STORY OF THE F-14 PILOT THAT WAS ABLE TO LAND HIS TOMCAT WITHOUT CANOPY AFTER HIS BACKSEATER ERRONEOUSLY BAILED OUT
As Vickers started to push on the stick, he heard a loud pop, followed by a roar. He knew exactly what had happened and he transmitted, “Lion 52. Emergency, my…
WATCH CROWD REACTION TO THIS SUPER LOW, HIGH-SPEED FLYBY PERFORMED BY BLUE ANGEL #5
The super low surprise high speed pass is featured at 0:05 in the video. Taken at Chicago in August 2017 during Blue Angels flight display, the incredible video in this…
COLD WAR-ERA PHANTOM FIGHTER JET THAT SET SPEED RECORD ARRIVES BY ROAD AT RAF COSFORD
Of all the UK’s Phantom fighters, the airframe which arrived at RAF Cosford is perhaps one of the most iconic, known as ‘Black Mike’ due to its unique paint scheme…
When the F-15 Baz Fighters become bombers and performed the longest airstrike
Many people still mistakenly assume that the F-15s used in Operation Wooden Leg were F-15E Strike Eagles, however, the strike package was created by IAF F-15Cs and Ds that had…
The F-105 became affectionately known as the “Thud” by those who flew and maintained it, whether it was due to the sound of 50,000 pounds of metal violently impacting the…
B-52 #60-0036, one of the two B-52H bombers that launched the D-21 drone as part of Project Senior Bowl, with the nose art The 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air…