#United States Air Force
History: How American P-51 Mustangs Changed Air Combat In WW2
The P-51D Mustang was the game changer of WW2 air combat, especially in Europe.
What To Know: The US Air Force’s Nuke-Sniffing Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix
The Constant Phoenix has been monitoring nuclear explosions and disasters worldwide since the 1940s.
CV-22 Osprey Fatal Crash In Japan Was Due To Gearbox Failure: US Air Force Report
A gearbox failure caused the CV-22 Osprey to suddenly lift on one side and roll over twice before crashing into the sea.
5 Athletes Who Served In The US Air Force
Quite a few famous professional athletes served proudly in the US Air Force.
The Huge, The Mighty, The Grounded The WW2 Northrop YB-35 Flying Wing
Long before Northrop succeeded with the B-2 Spirit, it had the YB-35 Flying Wing. What went wrong with it?
How Did The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Serve In US Military Campaigns?
It is one of the world’s most survivable aircraft.
WW2 History: The Legendary US P-47 Thunderbolts In The European Theater
Though not quite as renowned as the P-51, the "Jug" was still a legendary fighter in the European Theater of WW2. And ri...
US Air Force Secretary Is "Absolutely" Sure 6th-Gen Fighter Program Will Advance
Kendall has stated he's confident NGAD will fly as a manned fighter and may eventually have an uncrewed option as well.
Fuel Pump Issue: US Air Force Finds 7th Category I Fault In Boeing KC-46
A new issue on the Pegasus tanker has been discovered, although it is already well on the way to being fixed.
What Roles Did The KC-135 Stratotanker Play In US Military Missions?
The KC-135 outlasted the KC-10 as the USAF's midair refueler. Simple Flying now examines the Stratotanker's military mis...
The 5 Largest US Joint-Use Military/Civil Airports
Military aircraft movements at these popular civilian airports are a common sight.
What Operations Did The F-22 Raptor Participate In For The US Military?
The F-22's first aerial kill was a Chinese spy balloon.
What To Know About The US Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program
The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program is intended to replace a wide range of existing combat aircraft for the United St...
What Role Did P-38 Lightnings Play In The Pacific Theater During WW2?
The P-38 Lightning was an exemplary American fighter which excelled in the Pacific War of WW2.
Why Does The US Air Force Need The Boeing E-7A Wedgetail?
E-7A Wedgetails are needed to replace the aging E-3 Sentries and ensure the US Air Force can continue to monitor the bat...
5 Tactical Deployment Missions Of The V-22 Osprey For The US Military
Highlighting the capabilities of what Boeing calls the "world’s most versatile aircraft"
The USAF E-11A (BACN)'s Role In Battlefield Communication
"No Comm, No Bomb!" goes a USAF Communications Officers' joke. The EA-11A BACN helps sustain those comms.
5 Rocking Facts About The US Air Force Band
The US Air Force boasts one of the world's most professional and prestigious military musical bands.
Why Did The USAF Decide To Retire The KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 was designed to supplement the KC-135 for USAF aerial refueling ops. Yet the KC-10 is actualte first of the tw...
Airbus CEO: EU Military Equipment Spending Is Just 20% Of That In The US
The Europeans spend only 20% of the US on military procurement and mostly purchase outside of Europe.