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Only F-15E with air-to-air kill clocks 12,000 flight hours

Posted on September 16, 2016September 15, 2016 by alert5

The world’s only F-15E with an air-to-air kill has flown 12,000 flight hours on Aug. 16 during a deployment in the Middle East.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison
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This Ukrainian helicopter resembles the Bell AH-1

Posted on September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 by alert5

Ukrainian company Softex Aero recently flew its VV-2 light helicopter. This civilian helicopter is unique in which it features a tandem seat cockpit.

J-15 with catapult launch bar

Posted on September 15, 2016 by alert5

J-20 expected to appear at Airshow China 2016

Posted on September 15, 2016 by alert5

There are strong indications that China will bring the J-20 stealth fighter to Zhuhai for Airshow China in November. At this time, we are told that the jet will at least make a flypast at the show.

Langley Field to mark its centenary this weekend

Posted on September 15, 2016 by alert5

Joint Base Langley–Eustis will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its establishment this weekend.

By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Bloker [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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