How Eglin AFB created the M129 E3 “Cookie Bomb” in four days

Eglin Air Force Base in Florida played a critical role in providing humanitarian aid during the 1999 Kosovo conflict. The challenge arose from the need to deliver Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDRs) to refugees scattered across the region. Traditional cargo aircraft were deemed unsuitable due to bad weather conditions and the threat of surface-to-air missiles.


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ATSB of Australia releases mid-air collision preliminary report involving 2 ex-RSAF S.211s.

Two lives were tragically cut short on November 19, 2023, when two vintage jet trainer aircraft, SIAI Marchetti S-211s, collided mid-air during an aerobatic filming flight over Port Phillip Bay, south of Melbourne. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report detailing the sequence of events and the ongoing investigation, aiming to shed light on this heartbreaking incident.

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More than 40 F-16s to converge on Edwards AFB for the fighter jet’s 50th birthday bash

On Jan. 25th, 2024, Edwards Air Force Base will roar with excitement as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight. This iconic aircraft, known for its sleek design and unparalleled agility, has revolutionized air combat and continues to serve as a vital weapon in the U.S. Air Force arsenal.

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Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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