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Gulf of Sidra: What Happened During The US’s Only Combat Victories Of The 1980s

Gulf of Sidra: What Happened During The US’s Only Combat Victories Of The 1980s

The F-14 Tomcat prevailed in both encounters.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
US Air Force Alaska F-16 Squadron Get Its Cold War Designation Back

US Air Force Alaska F-16 Squadron Get Its Cold War Designation Back

Protecting US territory from aerial threats.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Top Secret Comms: A Guide To The USAF's E-11A Strategic 'Wi-Fi In The Sky'

Top Secret Comms: A Guide To The USAF's E-11A Strategic 'Wi-Fi In The Sky'

Carried by the E-11A and Global Hawk, BACN provides a universal translator that helps to lift the fog of war.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
When Will The US Gen 6 Fighter Jets Enter Service?

When Will The US Gen 6 Fighter Jets Enter Service?

Development of the Air Force's 6th gen fighter is well underway and it will soon succeed the F-22s and join the F-35s to...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Senior Leaders Of The United States Air Force & What They Do

Top 5 Senior Leaders Of The United States Air Force & What They Do

The Air Force has five senior roles that serve different purposes.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
How The Hughes Aircraft Company Produced The Helicopter With The Largest-Ever Rotor System

How The Hughes Aircraft Company Produced The Helicopter With The Largest-Ever Rotor System

The helicopter was so loud it could be heard from eight miles away.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Executive One: When US President Richard Nixon Traveled On A Regularly Scheduled Commercial Flight

Executive One: When US President Richard Nixon Traveled On A Regularly Scheduled Commercial Flight

This callsign has a unique history.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Flying & More: Our Top Gun Guide To Jobs In The US Air Force

Flying & More: Our Top Gun Guide To Jobs In The US Air Force

The Air Force requires everything from surgeons to mechanics and pilots are not even the top paid.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
3 Key Ways The US Is Extending The Service Life Of The B-52 Bomber

3 Key Ways The US Is Extending The Service Life Of The B-52 Bomber

The B-52 bombers are expected to fly well into the 2050s.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Explained: The US Air Force Requirements For Women

Explained: The US Air Force Requirements For Women

Women can apply for all roles of the Air Force, though some entry requirements are different compared to their male coun...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Fascinating Facts About The B-2 Spirit Bomber

5 Fascinating Facts About The B-2 Spirit Bomber

The B-2 Spirit Bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft ever built and enables the US Air Force to strike anywhere in t...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Many Aircraft Does the US Air Force Have?

How Many Aircraft Does the US Air Force Have?

The US Air Force is the largest in the world with over 5,000 aircraft spread across 10 Major Commands.

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
US Air Force Gets Budget For 3 More F-35s

US Air Force Gets Budget For 3 More F-35s

It will take 51 of the jets over 2024, the most in a year since 2021.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
What Is The Boeing RC-135W 'Rivet Joint' & Who Flies It?

What Is The Boeing RC-135W 'Rivet Joint' & Who Flies It?

The RC-135W is a surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft used by the US Air Force and RAF in forward deployed areas.

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
Invisible Weapon: How The Lockheed U-2 Was Designed For High-Altitude Reconnaissance

Invisible Weapon: How The Lockheed U-2 Was Designed For High-Altitude Reconnaissance

The aircraft remains in service today.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
US Air Force B-1Bs Meet Russian MiG Fighter Jet During Barents Sea Mission With Norway

US Air Force B-1Bs Meet Russian MiG Fighter Jet During Barents Sea Mission With Norway

The USAF bombers were intercepted as they approached Russian airspace before turning around.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
EA-18G Growler: A Complete Guide To The Carrier-Based Version Of The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

EA-18G Growler: A Complete Guide To The Carrier-Based Version Of The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

What's your knowledge about the only airborne electronic attack (AEA) military aircraft currently in production?

Giacomo Amati 2 years ago
42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History

42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History

A look at one of the United States Air Force’s key assets.

Devansh Mehta 2 years ago
How Has Military Aircraft Camouflage Evolved Over The Years?

How Has Military Aircraft Camouflage Evolved Over The Years?

Warfare aircraft are camouflaged to hide from enemy planes.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Last Call For Warthog A-10C Demo Team At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Last Call For Warthog A-10C Demo Team At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The team has toured for 40 years.

Andrew Crider 2 years ago