Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Coming To A Stop At RAF Fairford #raffairford #usaf #unitedstatesairforce #dragchute #militaryaviation

United States Military BOEING B-52 Stratofortress Taxiing - Drag Chute Deployed #raffairford #usaf #epicfury #donaldtrump #militaryaviation

Portuguese Air Force Selects Tecnam P-Mentor Fleet to Modernize Pilot Training Aviation News – The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has officially selected the Tecnam P-Mentor as its new primary trainer, with Spanish firm World Aviation SL set to deliver seven of the advanced aircraft to overhaul elementary flight instruction. This strategic acquisition marks a significant shift in Portugal’s military aviation strategy, replacing aging infrastructure with a modernized fleet designed for the earliest stages of pilot development.

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The MiG-15 changed air combat overnight. Fast, powerful and built in huge numbers, it gave Western pilots a real shock during the Korean War.

Would you have backed this or the Sabre in a dogfight?

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Arrival - Drogue Parachute Deployed #raffairford #unitedstatesairforce #planespotting #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft

Business Jet in Uniform: How Pilatus PC-24 Enters the Military Market In addition to its trainer and light attack aircraft, which are operated on all continents except Antarctica, the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft is also known for several other products, including the single-engine utility aircraft Pilatus PC-6 and Pilatus PC-12. The former merits separate consideration due to its distinctive characteristics and operational history. The latter is […] Post Business Jet in Uniform: How Pilatus PC-24 Enters the Military Market at Root-Nation.com.

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Crew of the Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" enjoy the view while being towed into former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2025 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane

USAF T-38 and F-22A returns from the range, Edwards AFB, June 2025 #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #nikon #militaryaviation #edwards #T38 #F22 #Raptor #talon #cvvhrn

A vintage illustrated postcard labeled “Westover Field, Massachusetts” shows a large four-engine U.S. Army Air Forces transport airplane flying low over an airfield. In the foreground stands a red-brick airport or base building with a central tower and three large arched bays. Surrounding the building are parked cars, curving access roads, and neatly arranged grassy fields. In the background, multiple runways intersect across a flat landscape with scattered buildings and trees. The scene is rendered in a stylized mid-20th-century illustration style, suggesting an active military air base.

Westover Field Massachusetts Airport Postcard
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Portugal orders Tecnam P-Mentor for pilot training

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Taxiing With Drogue Parachute Deployed #raffairford #unitedstatesairforce #planespotting #donaldtrump #militaryaviation

Boeing started production of Germany’s CH-47F Chinook Block II fleet

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A vintage illustrated postcard labeled “Westover Field, Massachusetts” shows a large four-engine U.S. Army Air Forces transport airplane flying low over an airfield. In the foreground stands a red-brick airport or base building with a central tower and three large arched bays. Surrounding the building are parked cars, curving access roads, and neatly arranged grassy fields. In the background, multiple runways intersect across a flat landscape with scattered buildings and trees. The scene is rendered in a stylized mid-20th-century illustration style, suggesting an active military air base.

Westover Field Massachusetts Airport Postcard
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• @ziiko_aviation Mirage 2000D 😍
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• @ziiko_aviation Mirage 2000D 😍
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Peruvian Army gets Beech 360C Peruvian Army gets Beech 360C The Ejército del Peru (EP, Peruvian Army) has ordered a single Textron Beechcraft King Air 360C. The aircraft is to be used for a variety of tasks, e

Peruvian Army gets Beech 360C

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Chile Unveils T-40 Newen to Revolutionize Military Pilot Training Aviation News – The Chilean National Aeronautics Company (ENAER) officially presented the T-40 Newen on April 7, 2026, marking a historic milestone for the nation's aerospace industry. This advanced trainer is designed to modernize the Fuerza Aérea de Chile (FACh) fleet, with 33 aircraft required to replace the aging T-35 Pillán. The T-40 Newen, whose name means "force" in Mapudungun, was unveiled during a high-profile ceremony at the El Bosque Air Base.

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Chilean's T-40 Newen Chilean's T-40 Newen The Chilean Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile (ENAER) officially presented the T-40 Newen on 7 April 2026. The Fuerza Aérea de Chile (FACh, Chilean Ai

Chilean's T-40 Newen

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Canada Reconsiders Full F-35 Commitment Amid Shifting Political Climate AviationNews – Ottawa is reportedly weighing a significant pivot in its defense procurement strategy, considering a split fleet of F-35 and Gripen jets to navigate rising diplomatic tensions with the United States. The Canadian government is exploring a reduction of its original commitment to 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, potentially slashing the order to just 40 units. To maintain its aerial defense capabilities, officials are looking toward the…

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PC-24 selected to replace Spanish Citation fleet PC-24 selected to replace Spanish Citation fleet Spain is set to introduce the Pilatus PC-24 as a replacement for its ageing fleet of Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air aircra

PC-24 selected to replace Spanish Citation fleet

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The MiG 23 Flogger was fast, powerful, and way ahead of its time in some areas, but not without its flaws. From swing wings to long-range missiles, it changed how Soviet fighters operated during the Cold War.

Was it underrated, or just outmatched?

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U.S. Sixth-Generation F-47 Fighter Program Faces Significant Development Delays AviationNews – The United States Air Force’s ambitious F-47 fighter program, the cornerstone of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative, is facing a series of setbacks that could push its operational debut further into the 2030s. This delay forces the Pentagon to extend the service life of aging fleets as it grapples with the complexities of fielding the world’s first sixth-generation combat aircraft.

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Post-Strike Reconnaissance Mission: How the SR-71 Blackbird Challenged the “Line of Death” Following the completion of Operation El Dorado Canyon, a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was tasked with conducting a high-risk reconnaissance flight over Libyan territory. The mission required crossing the so-called “Line of Death,” a boundary declared by Muammar Gaddafi, in order to collect critical data on the effects of the strikes. After the joint attack on […] The post Post-Strike Reconnaissance Mission: How the SR-71 Blackbird Challenged the “Line of Death” appeared first on AERONAUT.media.

Post-Strike Reconnaissance Mission: How the SR-71 Blackbird Challenged the “Line of Death” #Aviationnews #Militaryaviation #News #USA

The Dangers of Sowing the Wind The notion of defeating an enemy by bombing alone is a dangerous delusion. A look at WWII's Air Marshal 'Bomber' Harris highlights parallels to the present.

He was fond of biblical quotes and promising Armageddon -- and he promised to bomb the enemy into surrender in a month -- or two. No, not Hitler. He only sowed the wind... Read more at: hpschrader.substack.com/p/the-danger...
#Bombing #MilitaryAviation #HistoryLessons

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission They included two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters, Iran said.

Serious question for aviation folks:
The Reuters F-15 wreckage image shows a few exposed, propeller-like blades.
But F-15s use F100/F110 turbofans - enclosed, high blade-count, with containment.
Would you expect that after a crash? www.reuters.com/world/middle... 1/2
#aviation #militaryaviation

Le 54e Régiment d’Artillerie évalue les drones intercepteurs «Destinus Hornet» et «GOBI» - Zone Militaire Pour le moment, s’agissant des forces françaises, seuls les Rafale de l’armée de l’Air & de l’Espace ont été sollicités pour détruire les drones iraniens

L’artillerie française teste les drones intercepteurs Destinus, Hornet et Gobi : duel UAV en pleine évolution tactique 🛩️🤖
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#Aviation #Science #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #DroneTech #InterceptorUAV #MilitaryAviation #EmergingTech

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L’artillerie française teste les drones intercepteurs Destinus, Hornet et Gobi : duel UAV en pleine évolution tactique 🛩️🤖
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Après les F-35, le chef d'armasuisse multiplie les scandales Le chef d'armasuisse, Urs Loher, est dans la tourmente. Accusé d’avoir trompé le Parlement sur le prix des F-35, il pourrait perdre son poste. Enquête sur des versions contradictoires, des alertes int...

Le chef d’Armasuisse accusé d’avoir minimisé le vrai coût des F‑35 pour la Suisse — débat social autour d’un avion qui fait débat 🚀💸
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