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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces the passing of Larry L. Taylor, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot and recipient of the nation’s highest military honor, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee on Jan. 28. He was 81.
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Two lives were tragically cut short on November 19, 2023, when two vintage jet trainer aircraft, SIAI Marchetti S-211s, collided mid-air during an aerobatic filming flight over Port Phillip Bay, south of Melbourne. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report detailing the sequence of events and the ongoing investigation, aiming to shed light on this heartbreaking incident.
On Jan. 25th, 2024, Edwards Air Force Base will roar with excitement as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight. This iconic aircraft, known for its sleek design and unparalleled agility, has revolutionized air combat and continues to serve as a vital weapon in the U.S. Air Force arsenal.
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Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
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Singapore’s skies mourned the loss of Captain Ho Weng Toh, a WWII veteran and one of the last remaining Flying Tigers, who soared to 103 before peacefully departing this morning. His passing, announced by his nephew, John Ho, leaves a bittersweet void in the annals of both military and aviation history.
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On this day 35 years ago, two U.S. Navy F-14A Tomcats shot down two Libyan MiG-23 fighters north of Tobruk, Libya. This was the second aerial battle involving swing-wing fighters, the first encounter was U.S. Navy F-14As against Libyan Su-22s.