WATCH: Airman Crushes 9 G Supersonic Fam Ride in an F-16D Viper.
Handling a Backseat Ride Like This Can Make You a Flight Line Legend How many of us would jump at the opportunity to ride in the back seat of an…
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Military fighter jet news and history, shared by informed aviation enthusiasts (avgeeks).
Marine Pilot Trades F-35B for Blue Angels F/A-18
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Blue Angels newest pilot did not grow up dreaming about aviation. In fact, the first time he ever flew in an aircraft was as a junior in high…
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WATCH: ‘Geiger Tigers’ Took Air Defense to New Laughs
These 1950s Air Defense Command Pilots Didn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously- and It Showed We’ve unearthed some classic gag films while prosecuting our never-ending search for great aerospace content. From…
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Air Force Selects First Female to Command, Pilot F-35A Demo Team
OGDEN, UTAH — The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command announced Saturday the selection of the first female to both command and pilot the F-35A Demonstration Team during the 2020-2021…
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U.S. Navy Rhino Demo Team Excited to Inspire in 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The thrust and high speed maneuvers of the Navy’s Super Hornet jet will thunder over air show sites across the United States during the 2020 season.…
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Movie Props: Those ‘Thirteen Days’ RF-8A Crusaders
Accuracy in the Film ‘Thirteen Days’ Was Better Than Average, But… In the 2000 Beacon Pictures/New Line Cinema film ‘Thirteen Days’ there are great pains taken to make the dramatic…
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WATCH: JASDF F-4 Phantoms Flying Japanese Skies
They Might Not Be There For Much Longer So Enjoy Them While You Can The Nihon Koku Jietai (or) Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has been operating Phabulous Phantoms…
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Hill AFB Airshow to Host Thunderbirds, F-35 Demo Team
OGDEN, UTAH — One of the largest air shows in the United States will host the Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-35A Lightning II this summer at Hill Air Force Base. The…
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Military Aircraft to Provide Security During Super Bowl LIV
MIAMI, Fla. — A pair of Air National Guard units will work with NORAD and Homeland Security on Sunday as they keep a watchful eye on the sky during Super…
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That Time They Buried an A-7E SLUF at Sea
The story of one pilot’s incredible mission during the Corsair II’s last war. Carrier aviation is rife with stories about perilously anomalous events. Cold cat shots. Cross deck pendants parting.…
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Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team Announces New Pilot
ATLANTA — The Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team announced on Tuesday the selection of their new air show pilot who will perform during the next two years. Maj. Joshua…
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Air Force, NORAD to Assist During Santa’s Christmas Voyage
The warmth of a bright red glow traveling across the evening sky will allow the U.S. and Canadian Air Force and NORAD to assist Santa Claus with his special delivery of gifts…
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