#United States Air Force
Longest Serving Woman 4-Star General Retires From US Air Force After 36 Years
General Jacqueline Van Ovost, the first female head of TRANSCOM, has retired from the Air Force.
What To Expect Inside The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's New 'WWII In The Air' Gallery
The NASM is a must-see museum. The upcoming WWII In the Air Gallery will make it even more impressive.
What Is The Longest Serving US Military Aircraft?
Short answer: The C-130 Hercules, at age 70. We examine how and why the plane has stayed in the fight for so long.
Can Any USAF Aircraft Perform A Cobra Maneuver?
A closer look at an impressive maneuver.
Explained: US Air Force Squadrons
The US Air Force has at least 321,848 active duty personnel, all of whom are organized under a solid system.
5 Fast Facts On The USAF EF-111A Raven Electronic Attack Aircraft
While unarmed, the EF-111A Raven gave the US Air Force a fighter jet-based dedicated electronic warfare platform.
US Air Force Test Pilot Clocks Over 10,000 Hours Flying C-130 At Eglin Air Force Base
Former US pilot, now Hercules civilian pilot, has become the first pilot to surpass 10,000 flight hours in the C-130.
5 US Military Jets That China Copied To Make Its Own
Discover the 5 US military jets that inspired China's top fighters, revealing key similarities and advancements!
5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy
For all of its faults, the C-5 Galaxy is still chugging after 55 years, Here are 5 remarkable facts about this venerable...
Edwards AFB: Where The US Air Force Trains Its Most Hard-Core Test Pilots
Edwards Air Force Base is where the most expert pilots train for the skies above the battlefield
USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers
Enhanced in-flight fuel transfer technologies will extend the aircraft's range and capability. It will open up new possi...
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying
The United States is still operating aircraft that first flew 70 years ago and plans to keep some of them operating for ...
Explained: Top Aces' Private Sector Adversary Squadrons
Simple Flying had a conversation with Russ Quinn, President of Top Aces, about what Top Aces does to support allied air ...
How The USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Excels In Air-To-Air & Air-To-Ground Missions
Despite the advent of the 5th Generation multirole F-35, the 4th Generation F-15E is still going strong in air-to-air an...
What Are The Main Differences Between The F-15C And The F-15EX?
The short answer: the Eagle II is much newer and has double the seating capacity.
USAAC P-38 Lightning Vs RAF De Havilland Mosquito: Which Was The Better WWII Fighter?
Two fantastic twin-engine Allied WWII fighters: Amerca's Lightning and Britain's Mosquito. Was one truly better than the...
Congress Rejects USAF's Request For Another Boeing C-40 VIP Transport
The Air Force wants more executive airlift capacity.
Under Secretary Of The Air Force Praises Contributions Of Women In The US Military
Women contribute a central role to US national defense and can serve in all roles of the US Air Force.
The Legacy Of The USAF B-29 Superfortress: From WWII To Post-War Operations
The B-29 Superfortress was one of the legendary bombers of WWII, making history in two wars and also in peacetime.
What Is The Busiest US Air Force Base?
There are various different ways to quantify how busy a given facility really is.