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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.
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The Hickory Aviation Museum (HAM) is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of a retired McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft (BuNo 164560) to its collection.
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, tail number #89-0487 and nicknamed “Lucky,” has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing 15,000 flight hours during a combat sortie on May 17. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for this Strike Eagle which is the only F-15E credited with an air-to-air kill.
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This YouTube video dives into the fascinating story behind the red muffler, a symbol synonymous with South Korean Air Force pilots. While the image might conjure pilots soaring through the skies with a red scarf flowing behind them, the reality is a bit more nuanced.
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the first flight of the F-16XL, a unique prototype fighter jet that never quite reached its full potential. Developed by General Dynamics as a variant of the iconic F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-16XL boasted a distinctive “cranked-arrow” delta wing design promising increased range and improved ground attack capabilities.
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