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Piggyback bomber at a Nazi airfield In WWII.

Recalling The Nazis’ Bizarre Piggyback Bombers 80 Years After They Went To War Recalling The Nazis’ Bizarre Piggyback Bombers 80 Years After They Went To War

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 30 3:57 PM EDT

B-52 Future Stratofortress: The Upgrades That Will Transform The B-52H Into The B-52J

B-52 Future Stratofortress: The Upgrades That Will Transform The B-52H Into The B-52J B-52 Future Stratofortress: The Upgrades That Will Transform The B-52H Into The B-52J

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 14 4:33 PM EDT

A USAF Boeing F-15EX flies at low level in Nevada.

How 50 Years Of Eagle Experience Has Shaped The Advanced F-15 How 50 Years Of Eagle Experience Has Shaped The Advanced F-15

By Jamie Hunter

Jun 4 3:34 PM EDT

Testing at the Upside-Down Air Force, RADC

The Fascinating Story Of The USAF’s “Upside-Down Air Force” The Fascinating Story Of The USAF’s “Upside-Down Air Force”

By Oliver Parken

May 31 6:37 PM EDT

Martin baker 75 years of ejections

Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Made Its First Of 7,722 Saves 75 Years Ago Today Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Made Its First Of 7,722 Saves 75 Years Ago Today

By Thomas Newdick

May 30 1:15 PM EDT

Experimental Alpha Draco hypersonic boost-glide vehicle preparing for launch, 1959.

Alpha Draco Paved The Way In The Late 1950s For Future Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicles Alpha Draco Paved The Way In The Late 1950s For Future Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicles

By Oliver Parken

May 29 6:00 PM EDT

How the A-10's Avenger cannon went from terrible to terrifying.

How The A-10’s Avenger Cannon Went From Terrible To Terrifying How The A-10’s Avenger Cannon Went From Terrible To Terrifying

By Tyler Rogoway

May 28 12:29 PM EDT

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

May 23 3:15 PM EDT

The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

By Tyler Rogoway

May 14 11:57 AM EDT

CF-5 refuels from a 707 tanker.

F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic

By Dan McWilliams

Mar 5 4:18 PM EST

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 29 3:29 PM EST

Damage sustained by inclement weather at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base tornado damage

Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB Tornado Ravages Air Force Museum Restoration Hangar At Wright Patterson AFB

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Feb 28 8:19 PM EST

Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West

By Dan McWilliams

Feb 22 4:05 PM EST

World war two aircraft: B-17G Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group in flight, Summer 1944.

This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber This Is What It Took To Defend A B-17 Bomber

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 31 5:00 PM EST

Masters Of The Air aerial sequences are amazing

Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 27 4:49 PM EST

Flying The Block 70 F-16 ‘Ultimate’ Viper According To Its Test Pilot Flying The Block 70 F-16 ‘Ultimate’ Viper According To Its Test Pilot

By Jamie Hunter

Jan 24 1:39 PM EST