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5 Air Superiority Missions Of US Fighter Jets

5 Air Superiority Missions Of US Fighter Jets

The United States Air Force has carried out many air superiority missions with a high degree of mission success.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Donald Trump Vows To Create Space Force National Guard & Build Anti-Missile 'Iron Dome' Around US

Donald Trump Vows To Create Space Force National Guard & Build Anti-Missile 'Iron Dome' Around US

Trump says he would establish a new Space Force National Guard while the Biden Administration wants to transfer units fr...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
10 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them

10 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them

From clever to comical, the stories behind ten great nicknames for US military aircraft.

Michael Scanlon 1 year ago
Why Is The A-10 Thunderbolt Called The "Warthog" By Many?

Why Is The A-10 Thunderbolt Called The "Warthog" By Many?

The Warthog is one of the most famous names in the USAF combat aircraft arsenal. But where exactly does that nickname co...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
5 Experimental US Fighter Jets That Never Made it to Production

5 Experimental US Fighter Jets That Never Made it to Production

Many advanced and eye-catching experimental US fighter jets have flown, only to be discarded and fall by the wayside.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
US Air Force Wants Stronger Defense Bases Across The Pacific

US Air Force Wants Stronger Defense Bases Across The Pacific

The US wants to strengthen air base defenses while also dispersing its air bases in the Asia-Pacific region.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
QUICKSINK: How & Why A USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber Took Out USS Tarawa In The Gulf Of Mexico

QUICKSINK: How & Why A USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber Took Out USS Tarawa In The Gulf Of Mexico

Can the US military's latest weapon change the landscape of maritime warfare?

Michael Scanlon 1 year ago
The Singing Cowboy & The Hump: Gene Autry's WWII Service As A C-109 Pilot

The Singing Cowboy & The Hump: Gene Autry's WWII Service As A C-109 Pilot

The country legend with 100 million records operated the C-109 in one of the toughest missions of the war.

Sruti Kafle 1 year ago
How Do Military Aircraft Adapt To Electromagnetic Pulse Threats?

How Do Military Aircraft Adapt To Electromagnetic Pulse Threats?

EMP is an existential threat to US military and civilian infrastructure alike. How do military aircraft protect themselv...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

The B-52 dates from a time when it needed eight engines and now it is easier to roll with its existing eight-engine desi...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

B-52 crashes are responsible for many of the most worrisome nuclear accidents during US Air Force Cold War history.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

A new report suggests that warnings about the issue that caused the CV-22 to crash in 2023 have been issued since 2013.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

The E-8C was used to track ground vehicles and some aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

Developing and incorporating new technologies has enabled the US to remain unchallenged in the air.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

The classified aerospace facility has reportedly experienced drone incursions.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
US Air Force B-2 Stealth Bombers & KC-135R Tankers Land At Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley

US Air Force B-2 Stealth Bombers & KC-135R Tankers Land At Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley

Three US B-2 Spirit bombers have arrived in Australia as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment and increased US involve...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

The most notable of these bombers is the one that dropped bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Sruti Kafle 1 year ago
US Air Force Feels It Can't Continue Projecting Power From Overseas Bases

US Air Force Feels It Can't Continue Projecting Power From Overseas Bases

The USAF needs to be more flexible and operate from a wider assortment of air bases over a wider area while coming under...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
F-22 Raptor Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: US Fighter Jet Showdown

F-22 Raptor Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: US Fighter Jet Showdown

The USAF 5th Generation Raptor vs the USN movie star Super Hornet. How do these two stack up against each other?

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago