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Douglas A-47 'Spooky' AKA 'Puff The Magic Dragon': One Of The Most Successful USAF Aircraft Ever Built

Douglas A-47 'Spooky' AKA 'Puff The Magic Dragon': One Of The Most Successful USAF Aircraft Ever Built

The AC-47 "Spooky" was a Dragon in the night sky, unleashing a ghostly ring of fire that rained fire on its target.

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
A Closer Look: The USAF F-117 Nighthawk's Impact During The Persian Gulf War

A Closer Look: The USAF F-117 Nighthawk's Impact During The Persian Gulf War

The aircraft played a key role in the conflict.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
What To Know About The US Air Force's Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program

What To Know About The US Air Force's Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program

The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) utilizes commercial aircraft for rapid military transport, enhancing national securit...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
A Deep Dive Into America's Sky Tankers: How Do The KC-46, KC-135 & KC-130 Compare?

A Deep Dive Into America's Sky Tankers: How Do The KC-46, KC-135 & KC-130 Compare?

These three aircraft share both similarities and differences.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
EA-37B Introduction: What's The Latest?

EA-37B Introduction: What's The Latest?

The Air Force is gradually training on and working up its new capability with the EA-37B Compass Call while approving a ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Exporting US Aircraft To Foreign Countries Helps Finance Next-Gen Jets

How Exporting US Aircraft To Foreign Countries Helps Finance Next-Gen Jets

Aircraft exports provide crucial support for defense contractors.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Why Did The US Navy Cancel The Stealthy A-12 Avenger II Program?

Why Did The US Navy Cancel The Stealthy A-12 Avenger II Program?

Overweight, over budget, and late, the A-12 Avenger II collapsed along with the Soviet Union.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Lockheed Martin Is Back On Track With F-35 Deliveries To US Air Force

Lockheed Martin Is Back On Track With F-35 Deliveries To US Air Force

Update on F-35 deliveries not just to the US Air Force, but the world.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
From A-1 to Z-4: How The US Military Tri-Service Aircraft Designation System Works

From A-1 to Z-4: How The US Military Tri-Service Aircraft Designation System Works

The US Military has specific guidelines for naming its planes, though there is some creative license applied when necess...

Joshua Brecke 1 year ago
General Atomics & BAE Systems Demonstrate EW Link 16 On MQ-20 Avenger For US Air Force

General Atomics & BAE Systems Demonstrate EW Link 16 On MQ-20 Avenger For US Air Force

Electronic warfare drones will be a huge asset on the modern battlefield.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd US Air Force Bases For The B-21 Raider

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd US Air Force Bases For The B-21 Raider

The B-21 Raider is America's newest stealth bomber, a symbol of innovation and military might. 100 ordered to commence o...

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
Defective Steel Found To Be Reason Behind Deadly USAF CV-22B Crash

Defective Steel Found To Be Reason Behind Deadly USAF CV-22B Crash

Recent reporting shows that defective steel from a controversial subcontractor has led to a deadly CV-22B crash, and pos...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
F-22 Raptor Vs. Chengdu J-20: Which Has Superior Stealth?

F-22 Raptor Vs. Chengdu J-20: Which Has Superior Stealth?

Both aircraft are among the few operational stealth dogfighters.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
In Detail: 6 US Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft

In Detail: 6 US Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft

These are the reconnaissance and weather reconnaissance aircraft the USAF possesses, according to the listings on its we...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 US Air Force Bases That Support Air Force One Operations

5 US Air Force Bases That Support Air Force One Operations

Various bases around the globe support Air Force One with maintenance, refueling, and core operations.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force VIP Transport: What To Know About The C-37A/B

US Air Force VIP Transport: What To Know About The C-37A/B

The Gulfstream V series provides the Air Force with VIP transportation and is one of several types of VIP state transpor...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
A Closer Look At US Military Air Traffic Control

A Closer Look At US Military Air Traffic Control

The US military is reliant on airpower for the successful execution of its operations. Air traffic controllers help to m...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
How The US Military Is Adapting For Future Space Warfare

How The US Military Is Adapting For Future Space Warfare

The US military is incredibly dependent on space-based assets to conduct its operations. Now it must vigorously defend t...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
How Collins Aerospace’s NP2000 Propeller Kit Advances The C-130 & Other Turboprops

How Collins Aerospace’s NP2000 Propeller Kit Advances The C-130 & Other Turboprops

A look at the advances the NP2000 propeller kit provides C-130s, E-2s, and other turboprops.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
US Air Force F-16s From 480th Fighter Squadron In Germany Deploy To Middle East

US Air Force F-16s From 480th Fighter Squadron In Germany Deploy To Middle East

The Air Force has sent a squadron of advanced F-16s designed for suppressing enemy air defenses to the Middle East.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago