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RAF 14 Squadron drops historic nickname following complaint

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A longstanding tradition at the Royal Air Force’s 14 Squadron has come to an end following a formal complaint. The squadron, formed in 1915 and nicknamed the ‘Crusaders’ after its involvement in operations over Gaza and Palestine during World War I, has been ordered to remove all references to the name.

Shadow R1 5(AC) Sqdn RAF Waddington this morning
Jerry Gunner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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NORAD tracks Chinese H-6K bombers within Alaska ADIZ for the first time

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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) conducted a series of intercepts involving Russian and Chinese military aircraft operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Jul. 24.

Two CF-18 Hornets, two F-35 Lighting II, and two F-16 Fighting Falcons fighter aircraft from NORAD positively identified and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft in seamless interoperability to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America. (Department of Defense Photo)

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Royal Thai Air Force Gripens excel at Pitch Black 2024 with 100% mission capable rate

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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has showcased its capabilities during Exercise Pitch Black 2024, operating a contingent of Gripen fighter aircraft from RAAF Darwin, Australia. The exercise provided a platform for the RTAF to train in a complex, high-intensity environment alongside international partners.

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U.S. Air Force bids farewell to T-1A Jayhawk trainer

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The skies over Texas and Arizona witnessed a historic moment as the United States Air Force conducted the final flight of the T-1A Jayhawk trainer aircraft on Jul. 15. The journey from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base marked the official retirement of the T-1A after three decades of dedicated service.

A T-1A Jayhawk flown by Lt. Col. Dominique Haig, 99th Flying Training Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Megan Pasierb and Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia, 39th Flying Training Squadron, takes off during the 99th FTS’s final T-1A flight from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 15, 2024, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Air Force is shifting its training program from the T-1A to the advanced sixth generation trainer T-7A Red Hawk. The retirement of the T-1A reflects ongoing efforts to enhance training efficiency and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

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