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Russia post more video footage of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile

Posted on July 20, 2018 by alert5

Fat Albert back flying

Posted on July 20, 2018July 19, 2018 by alert5

The Blue Angels’ C-130, dubbed Fat Albert, is back flying after being grounded for a prolong period of time.

By Imjeffp (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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EA-18G plays aggressor against F-22

Posted on July 20, 2018July 19, 2018 by alert5

VAQ-139 traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson last week to assist the U.S. Air Force’s 525th FS and 90th Fighter Squadron in an adversary electronic jamming role.

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, taxi on the runway following an integration training sortie at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2018. The Growler features the latest electronic attack technology; communication countermeasures, satellite communications, jamming pods and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

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World’s oldest active duty fighter pilot

Posted on July 20, 2018July 19, 2018 by alert5

Squadron Leader Phillip Frawley is acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest active duty fighter pilot. Recently, he retired 49.5 years of service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

Photo: RAAF
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