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Russian “Bear” strategic bombers intercepted by Typhoon jet from base in...
RAF Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, intercepted Russian Tu-95 bombers. This news would sound different if Scotland got independent anyway, on Sept. 19, Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft,...
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[Photo] Rafale multi-role combat planes conduct first French air strike in Iraq
The French Air Force has conducted the first air strike on a terrorist target in Iraq. Two Rafales, one C-135FR Tanker were involved in a 7-hour mission from Al Dhafra to Iraq (1,700 kilometers) to...
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Video shows French air strike in Iraq from launch to recovery, including...
Yesterday two Rafale jets conducted the first French air strike in Iraq. And here’s a video which shows the mission from beginning to end. On Sept. 19, two Rafales of the EC 3/30 “Lorraine” supported...
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Here’s what a Harrier Jump Jet’s vertical landing at night looks like through...
Harrier Nighttime Flight Deck Operations Top image shows an AV-8B Harrier preparing to land on the flightdeck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during night operations. What makes the...
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The most interesting aircraft displayed at the Belgian Air Force Days
Here are some stunning photos of the Belgian Air Force Days, held at Kleine Brogel airbase. On Sept. 13 – 14, Kleine Brogel airbase, in Belgium, hosted the Belgian Air Force Days, an airshow attended...
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This video allegedly shows a Hezbollah killer drone incinerate Al Qaeda...
It looks like Hezbollah is using its weaponized drones to attack Al Qaeda targets in Lebanon. Not only Hamas operates armed UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) like the one flown over Gaza some weeks ago....
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All you need to know about U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor’s baptism of fire over...
In the night of Sept. 23, the U.S. and partner nations have launched a series of air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria. And, for the first time ever, the F-22 Raptor has had its baptism of fire....
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Video shows night aerial refueling of an F-16 during first U.S. air strike in...
Fully armed F-16 takes fuel from KC-135 at night. First videos of U.S. and allied partners air strikes on ISIS targets are being released. Here’s footage of an F-16 armed with AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9X...
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Weapons system video of first F-22 Raptor air strike on ISIS in Syria.
This video shows an attack on a ISIS compound that, according to the Pentagon, was struck by F-22 Raptors at their baptism of fire. Earlier today, the Pentagon released the imagery of a compound near...
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There’s a lonely Il-76T cargo plane over central Syria right now
In spite of the U.S. and allied air strikes over Syria, there’s a Russian Il-76 over central Russia right now. Not only U.S. combat planes including F-22s and F-16s are currently operating inside the...
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Video shows Syrian Su-24 Fencer shot down by Israeli Patriot
A Syrian Su-24 Fencer was shot down by a Patriot surface-to-air missile over Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.On Sept. 23, a Syrian Su-24 Fencer attack plane was shot down by an Israeli Patriot SAM...
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F-15E Strike Eagles took part in the first air strikes in Syria along with...
Not only F-22 Raptors conducted the air strikes on ISIS in Syria. F-15E Strike Eagles took part to the first coalition strike package. According to the U.S. Air Force, F-15E Strike Eagles were part of...
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[Photo] F-22 Raptor stealth jet pilot flies air strike in Syria with U.S....
Close up image unveils an interesting detail inside the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor.The photo in this post shows an F-22 Raptor of the 1st Fighter Wing, taking fuel after a mission over Syria, where the...
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Why this photo of an F-22 Raptor stealth jet taking off for a night air...
Here is an interesting photograph shot on the night of Sept. 23, when the U.S. fifth generation fighter plane had its baptism of fire.The image in this post is interesting for several reasons.First of...
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US, Poland accelerate F-16’s Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missiles deal...
In August last year we analyzed the reasons for the possible Polish purchase of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missiles (JASSM). Now, in the light of the Ukrainian crisis, a...
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Photos of B-1B over Fallujah remind us “Bones” are bombing ISIS in Iraq and...
B-1B “Lancer” bombers belonging to the 7th Bomb Wing from Dyess Air Force Base, in Texas, are bombing ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria.An unspecified number of B-1B bombers of the 7th Bomb Wing from...
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Italian Air Force bids farewell to the HH-3F Pelican C-SAR helicopter
The Italian Air Force has retired the HH-3F Pelican after 37 years of active service. The helicopter was replaced by the HH-139A.On Sept. 26, with a ceremony held at Pratica di Mare airport, near Rome,...
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Italian Navy Elite team conduct disabled submarine rescue training with...
Italian Navy EH-101 support SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) activities of the e Gruppo Operativo Subacquei (G.O.S.) of COMSUBIN (Italian Navy Operational Divers Group).Support of SPAG...
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RAF Tornado GR4 attack planes perform first strike mission in Iraq (but don’t...
Two Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s performed a mission over Iraq. Although they carried some Laser Guided Bombs, the two British attack planes didn’t use them, as they did not find suitable targets.On...
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[Photo] M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer flies with three fuel tanks
The M-346 “Master” Advanced Combat Trainer is getting a new type of fuel tank.Taken at Decimomannu airbase by The Aviationist’s contributor Gian Luca Onnis, the above picture shows an M-346 “Master”...
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