Category: Air Force
Aircraft spotting at JASDF Komatsu Base
A guide in Japanese on the spots for photographing aircraft at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Komatsu Base. The base is home to the 6th Air Wing.
Chris Pocock’s tribute to Tiger Wang, one of the original six RoCAF U-2 pilots
Wang Tai Yu passed away on Jul. 8 and our good friend Chris Pocock has written a tribute for him. Wang was one of the six original pilots from Taiwan who went for conversion to fly the U-2 in 1959.
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Taiwan completes evaluation of new variant of TC-2 air-to-air missile
Taiwan has completed its evaluation of a new variant of the TC-2 air-to-air. The new missile has improved range and can be fired from pylons under the wing.
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For the first time, the F-35A is playing the role of aggressor at Red Flag
Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force Base saw the introduction of the F-35A playing the role of aggressor for the first time.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus
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