Meet the air boss of RTAF’s 88th Anniversary Airshow

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to mark its 88th anniversary with a spectacular international airshow on Mar. 7-8, 2025, at Wing 6 in Don Mueang, Bangkok. Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to breathtaking aerial displays featuring teams from around the world, including the August 1st Aerobatic Team from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team from the Indian Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force’s cutting-edge F-35A demonstration team. The RTAF will also showcase its own aerial prowess by bringing the Saab JAS 39 fighter of the Shark Gripen Demonstraion Team from Wing 7, Surat Thani, performing flying demonstrations that highlight the capabilities of this advanced Swedish-made combat aircraft.


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U.S. Navy’s KC-130T expands mission with new tanker recipients

The U.S. Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules fleet, upgraded with the NP2000 propeller system, is now cleared to aerially refuel a significantly wider range of aircraft across the carrier airwing following envelope expansion testing at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) which concluded in early 2025.


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Three 159 FW Command Pilots soar to new heights with F-15 milestones

Three command pilots from the U.S. Air Force’s 159th Fighter Wing (FW), Louisiana Air National Guard, have recently logged significant F-15 flying milestones, marking a proud moment for the unit based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans.

159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard command fighter pilots Lt. Col. Cody “Viking” Clark, commander, 159 OG, Col. David “Ripper” Anderson, commander, 159 FW and Lt. Col. Joshua “Tito” Higgins, deputy commander, 159 FW pose for a photo to commemorate reaching F-15 flying hours milestones at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, La., Jun. 5, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)

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