The unfortunate U-2 spy plane crash at Sutter Buttes mountain range, California on Sept. 20 was caught on video and sent to KCRA. Hit the source below for the link to the video.
Danish F-16s, RAF MQ-9 involved in botched air raid that hit Syrian troops
The Danish Armed Forces has confirmed that two of its F-16s were involved in the air raid that unintentionally struck a Syrian government position on Sept. 17.
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By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (F16 – RIAT 2008Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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More trouble for aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford
Sea trials for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford have been delayed again as the ship’s main turbine generators require fixes.
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Mexico retires its F-5E/Fs
Mexico has retired its F-5E/F fleet on Sept. 16 after 34-years of service. The aircraft was operated by 401 Squadron.
The man nominated to lead ACC wants new light attack aircraft to supplement A-10
Lt. Gen. James M. “Mike” Holmes, who has been nominated to be the next chief of Air Combat Command (ACC), told Defense News that he has pitched the idea of buying a new light attack aircraft to his bosses.
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U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Kujawa
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