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80 Years On: Remembering The Lady Jane American Liberator Crash In Norwich

80 Years On: Remembering The Lady Jane American Liberator Crash In Norwich

80 years on, the Lady Jane crash in Norwich recalls sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring bond between airmen and the ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why The F-35 Isn't That Expensive & Is Actually A Fantastically Good Jet

Why The F-35 Isn't That Expensive & Is Actually A Fantastically Good Jet

The flyaway cost of an F-35 is lower than many advanced 4th-generation fighters while offering far more capabilities.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What To Know About The US Air Force's HC-130J Combat King II

What To Know About The US Air Force's HC-130J Combat King II

The HC-130J Combat King II provides a long-range combat search and rescue mission in the Air Force and extends helicopte...

Simple Flying Editorial Team 1 year ago
6 Current US Fighter Jets Flying For The Air Force & Navy

6 Current US Fighter Jets Flying For The Air Force & Navy

Discover the cutting-edge fighter jets that keep the US Air Force and Navy ready for any mission, from stealth fighter t...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What To Know About USAF Aircraft Testing At Eglin Air Force Base

What To Know About USAF Aircraft Testing At Eglin Air Force Base

Eglin AFB tests cutting-edge USAF aircraft, ensuring combat readiness and technological dominance across diverse mission...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Paired A Crewed L-39 Albatross With 2 AI-Powered L-29 Delfin Jets

Why Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Paired A Crewed L-39 Albatross With 2 AI-Powered L-29 Delfin Jets

Lockheed has used old jet trainers to demonstrate cutting-edge next-generation loyal wingman drone concepts for the CCA ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Don't Panic: 5 Mostly Harmless Reasons You May Hear Fighter Jet Sonic Booms

Don't Panic: 5 Mostly Harmless Reasons You May Hear Fighter Jet Sonic Booms

There are many several instances where an individual may hear a sonic boom. Learn more about some of these events.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Elon Musk Claims F-35s Are A Failure & Crewed Jets Are Obsolete: Experienced Test Pilot Disagrees

Elon Musk Claims F-35s Are A Failure & Crewed Jets Are Obsolete: Experienced Test Pilot Disagrees

We look into Elon Musk's recent claims on X and former F-35 test pilot Billie Flynn's rebuttal.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
All The US Air Force Officer Ranks In Order

All The US Air Force Officer Ranks In Order

Explore the US Air Force officer ranks, responsibilities, and promotion timelines from Second Lieutenant to General.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
A Closer Look At The Record Of F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes

A Closer Look At The Record Of F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes

This article will detail all of the unfortunate F-35 crashes. Read on to learn about their causes.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
5 Of The US Air Force's Most Common Aircraft By Type

5 Of The US Air Force's Most Common Aircraft By Type

The US Air Force operates many types of aircraft, including fighters, transports, bombers, drones, and trainers.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Fast Facts On The USAF KC-46A Pegasus Tanker

5 Fast Facts On The USAF KC-46A Pegasus Tanker

KC-46A Pegasus: The USAF's versatile tanker delivers global reach, refueling, and transport with cutting-edge tech and u...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Is The US Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate?

What Is The US Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate?

Eleven thousand five hundred people apply each year to attend the US Air Force Academy, but only 1,400 are successful.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
What To Know About The New F-16 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

What To Know About The New F-16 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

IVEWS transforms the F-16, equipping it with cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities for unmatched survivability in...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The Aircraft Replacing The US Air Force A-10 Warthog

The Aircraft Replacing The US Air Force A-10 Warthog

The F-35A is the main replacement for the A-10, while the F-16 and various other systems will also fill some of the role...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
2 USAF B-52Hs Join 2 RAF Typhoon FGR4s & Voyager Air-To-Air Refueler On Mission Over Arabian Peninsula

2 USAF B-52Hs Join 2 RAF Typhoon FGR4s & Voyager Air-To-Air Refueler On Mission Over Arabian Peninsula

RAF Typhoons have escorted American B-52 bombers in a mission over the Middle East to deter Iran.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Are Military Aircraft Refueled In The Air?

How Are Military Aircraft Refueled In The Air?

There are two main methods of aerial refueling, and both are extensively used by the United States military.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Logistical Juggernaut: 5 Unique Planned Logistical US Airlift Capabilities

Logistical Juggernaut: 5 Unique Planned Logistical US Airlift Capabilities

The US military is working on new categories of air-based logistics to ensure it retains its logistical dominance for de...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Which Countries Operate The F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon?

Which Countries Operate The F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon?

The F-16 Block 70 Viper - a cutting-edge fighter jet transforming air power across the globe with unmatched versatility ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why Has Northrop Grumman Built A Crewed Loyal Wingman Drone?

Why Has Northrop Grumman Built A Crewed Loyal Wingman Drone?

The Model 435 Vanguard is being developed as an optionally manned platform likely to speed up development and add flexib...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago