Five Israeli F-15s and a similar number of F-16s are in Greece right now for exercises with the Hellenic Air Force till Jun. 3.
NAS Cherry Point could get 8 F-35 squadrons
The U.S. Navy prefers to base eight F-35 squadrons at NAS Cherry Point and three more squadrons and two fleet replacement squadrons at Beaufort. Continue reading “NAS Cherry Point could get 8 F-35 squadrons”
Russian Airborne Troops intends to order An-124 and An-70
Russian Airborne Troops Commander Lt. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov said on Wednesday that the defense ministry intends to order An-124 and An-70 military transport aircraft.
Mighty F-22 grounded by rust
This is the first time I heard this, the F-22 fleet was grounded in February after rust was found on the ejection seat rods. The fault was attributed to poor drainage in the F-22 cockpit.
ABC reporter is first journalist to fly combat missions in USAF fighter
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz is the first reporter to ever to fly on a combat mission aboard a USAF fighter when she went on a 5½ hours mission over Afghanistan in a F-15E.