Northrop F-5: The Supersonic Lightweight Fighter That Was More Beloved By American Allies Than the US Air Force
When it comes to fighter jets, the emphasis has always been on making them faster and cheaper to procure and maintain, while not sacrificing their…
Two Dead Following Crash Involving World War II-Era Aircraft in California
Two individuals aboard a World War II-era Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior – better known as the L12 – died when the aircraft crashed shortly…
Boeing Delivers First Operational F-15EX Eagle II to Oregon Air National Guard
After an eight-month delay, Boeing has officially delivered its first operational F-15EX Eagle II to the US Air Force. Pilots with the 142nd Wing of…
Ukraine Claims Destruction of Sukhoi Su-57 Deep Within Russian Territory
Ukraine has scored several hits within Russian territory, but few have been as major as the one recently announced on Telegram. Posting to its official…
Did You Know the MiG-28 Fighters in ‘Top Gun’ Don’t Actually Exist?
Within the world of military aviation and popular culture, few fictional aircraft have captured the imagination quite like the MiG-28. Despite not really existing, it…
Royal Air Force Pilot Loses Life After Supermarine Spitfire Crashes Near RAF Coningsby
A Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot has died after the World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire he was manning crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby.…
Mil Mi-28 Havoc: The Soviet-Era Attack Helicopter That Didn’t Enter Service Until 2009
The Mil Mi-28 Havoc dates back to the early 1980s, an era marked by significant advancements in military technology. The Soviet Union recognized the need…
Little-Know Facts About the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – One Disintegrated Mid-Flight!
One of the most famous and sleekest reconnaissance aircraft ever operated by the US Air Force is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. A feat of engineering,…
These Are the Most Famous Military Aircraft Developed By Boeing
Boeing, a titan (and sometimes controversial) name in the aerospace industry, has a rich history of producing some of the world’s most iconic and formidable…
Pacific Wrecks Team Locates What They Believe to Be Richard Bong’s Missing P-38 ‘Marge’
Update – 05/24/2024: The joint-organization team involved in the search for US Army Air Forces (USAAF) pilot Richard Bong’s missing Lockheed P-38 Lightning Marge has…
US Air Force Orders New $13 Billion ‘Doomsday Plane’
The US Air Force has given Sierra Nevada a $13 billion contract to develop a new “Doomsday plane” – essentially, a successor to the Boeing…
The Soviet MiG-17 ‘Fresco’ Gave the North Vietnamese An Edge Against American Aircraft
Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 quickly became a symbol of advanced aerial warfare technology. A successor to the famous…