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U.S. Navy’s last active-duty MiG killer has retired

Posted on April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 by alert5

The last active-duty U.S. Navy aviator to shot down an enemy aircraft, Vice Adm. Mark I. Fox, has retired on Apr. 22. Fox and his wingman, Lt. Nick Mongillo, were on a bombing mission on Jan. 17, 1991, when they were vectored to shot down approaching Iraqi MiG-21s.

Photo: U.S. Navy

Two F-22s deployed to Romania

Posted on April 26, 2016 by alert5

Two F-22s deloyed to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania on Apr. 25 with support from a KC-135.

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor taxis on the flightline at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 25, 2016. The aircraft will conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft and will also forward deploy from England to maximize training opportunities while demonstrating the U.S. commitment to NATO allies and the security of Europe. The Raptors are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane/Released)

Swedish Air Force Gripen pilot on dog fighting against F-16, F/A-18

Posted on April 26, 2016 by alert5

That weird-looking VTOL X-Plane has flown

Posted on April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 by alert5

Aurora Flight Sciences announced last week that a subscale model of its LightningStrike, Vertical Take-off and Landing Experimental Plane (VTOL X-plane) for DARPA has flown at a military installation.

Photo: Aurora Flight Sciences