Taiwan’s air force museum announced that it will soon trade a decommissioned F-5E for a B-26 that was used formerly by its legendary Black Bats squadron. Continue reading “Taiwan to trade F-5E for B-26”
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Iranian author compiling book on wartime fighter pilots
An Iranian author is compiling a book on ten fighter pilots who took part in the Iran-Iraq war. Continue reading “Iranian author compiling book on wartime fighter pilots”
Entire RAF Tornado fleet could face early retirement
Leaked British government documents said the RAF’s fleet of Tornado GR4s aircraft could face early retirement. Continue reading “Entire RAF Tornado fleet could face early retirement”
French “Air Force One” makes first flight
A specially configured Airbus A330-200 that will serve as the official plane for the French president has recently made its first flight. Continue reading “French “Air Force One” makes first flight”
Fallen Airmen honored at Arctic Thunder
A memorial display was set up near a C-17 at Elmendorf AFB during last weekend’s Arctic Thunder airshow to military and community members to pay their respects to the four USAF airmen who died in their C-17 while practicing for the show.