Two RAF Eurofighters were scrambled on Jul. 8 from RAF Coningsby to test Britain’s reaction to hijacked airliners. Continue reading “RAF Eurofighters practiced shooting down ‘hijacked planes’”
Zephyr lands after 14 days and 21 minutes
The Zephyr UAV has successfully landed after 14 days (336 hours) and 21 minutes flying above the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.
Foreign Pilots Train Aboard Enterprise
Three foreign pilots with the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 landed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) July 15 as part of a pilot exchange program during the ship’s fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.
Last major exercise for F-111
Four F-111s from No. 6 Squadron RAAF Amberley, in Queensland are taking part in their final Exercise Pitch Black. 
RAAF photo
YouTube: CF-18 stalled and crashed during airshow practice
A Canadian CF-18 fighter pilot escaped death when his CF-18 stalled and he ejected just seconds before the jet crashed and burned.
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