Aircraft (Page 6)

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

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The Air Force flies these planes daily. Here’s why civilian airlines won’t The Air Force flies these planes daily. Here’s why civilian airlines won’t

Updated on Sep 28, 2021

Watch an Australian C-17 weave between skyscrapers in ‘insane’ video Watch an Australian C-17 weave between skyscrapers in ‘insane’ video

Updated on Sep 23, 2021

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Here’s a rare look at an Air Force F-117 stealth jet flying over California Here’s a rare look at an Air Force F-117 stealth jet flying over California

Updated on Sep 21, 2021

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The Air Force wants to turn the C-130 into a floating commando wagon The Air Force wants to turn the C-130 into a floating commando wagon

Updated on Sep 16, 2021

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The Air Force tried to kill the A-10 by clipping its wings and starving it of parts The Air Force tried to kill the A-10 by clipping its wings and starving it of parts

Updated on Sep 15, 2021

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‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated] ‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

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‘I love flying the A-10’ — This man has BRRRT’d longer than anybody in history ‘I love flying the A-10’ — This man has BRRRT’d longer than anybody in history

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

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No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

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The Navy’s deadly helicopter crash is a tragic reminder that troops die off the battlefield too The Navy’s deadly helicopter crash is a tragic reminder that troops die off the battlefield too

Updated on Sep 8, 2021

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Army helicopter crew pulls off tricky ‘pinnacle’ landing to rescue hikers stranded on a mountain Army helicopter crew pulls off tricky ‘pinnacle’ landing to rescue hikers stranded on a mountain

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Sep 8, 2021

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‘A vessel of hope’ — Air Force C-17 crews exhausted but proud after largest airlift in US military history ‘A vessel of hope’ — Air Force C-17 crews exhausted but proud after largest airlift in US military history

Updated on Sep 1, 2021

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Afghan baby named ‘Reach’ after the Air Force C-17 she was born on Afghan baby named ‘Reach’ after the Air Force C-17 she was born on

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 25, 2021

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‘This is what we live for’ — Air Force C-17 crews jump at the chance to help others in Afghan airlift ‘This is what we live for’ — Air Force C-17 crews jump at the chance to help others in Afghan airlift

Updated on Aug 19, 2021

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Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

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Afghans are literally clinging to the sides of US military aircraft to escape the Taliban sweep of Kabul Afghans are literally clinging to the sides of US military aircraft to escape the Taliban sweep of Kabul

Updated on Aug 16, 2021

An F-35 pilot’s helmet costs more than a Ferrari and takes two days to get fitted An F-35 pilot’s helmet costs more than a Ferrari and takes two days to get fitted

Updated on Aug 11, 2021

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Air Force captain honored for cleaning aircraft toilet Air Force captain honored for cleaning aircraft toilet

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

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The US is sending B-52s and AC-130 gunships back in Afghanistan to slow its impending collapse The US is sending B-52s and AC-130 gunships back in Afghanistan to slow its impending collapse

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

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Air Force A-10s just made a ‘highway to the danger zone’ in Michigan Air Force A-10s just made a ‘highway to the danger zone’ in Michigan

Updated on Aug 7, 2021

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Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’ Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’

Updated on Aug 7, 2021

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An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

History

Extortion 17: What really happened on America’s deadliest day in Afghanistan Extortion 17: What really happened on America’s deadliest day in Afghanistan

Updated on Aug 3, 2021

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Senate to Air Force: You’re gonna keep your A-10 Warthogs and you’re gonna like it Senate to Air Force: You’re gonna keep your A-10 Warthogs and you’re gonna like it

Updated on Jul 29, 2021

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No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

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The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

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Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

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Here’s why Army helicopters have Native American names Here’s why Army helicopters have Native American names

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 5, 2021

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The F-35 is an overpriced lemon that doesn’t work The F-35 is an overpriced lemon that doesn’t work

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

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Watch this A-10 pilot pull off a ballsy landing without landing gear or canopy Watch this A-10 pilot pull off a ballsy landing without landing gear or canopy

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

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Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance? Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

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This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

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The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

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Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft

Updated on May 28, 2021

Military Life

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

Posted on May 28, 2021

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Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 28, 2021

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This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm

Updated on May 27, 2021

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Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

Updated on May 27, 2021

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’ Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

Updated on May 24, 2021

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How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act

Updated on May 18, 2021

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Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off

Updated on May 14, 2021

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An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

Updated on May 13, 2021

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‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon ‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon

Updated on May 12, 2021

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BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 10, 2021

Culture

Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 10, 2021

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French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident

Updated on May 10, 2021

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This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II

Updated on May 7, 2021

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Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

Updated on May 6, 2021

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‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight ‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

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This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

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‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce ‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce

Updated on Apr 20, 2021

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

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The Air Force’s troubled KC-46 aircraft has a toilet that leaks shit everywhere The Air Force’s troubled KC-46 aircraft has a toilet that leaks shit everywhere

Updated on Apr 16, 2021

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Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China? Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

Updated on Apr 12, 2021

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At $39,000, this C-130-styled handbag costs half the salary of an actual Air Force pilot At $39,000, this C-130-styled handbag costs half the salary of an actual Air Force pilot

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

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‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running ‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

Culture

How ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ revealed an actual problem with the F-35 How ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ revealed an actual problem with the F-35

By Jared Keller

Updated on Mar 28, 2021

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Same sht, different decade: the War on Terror just won’t end for these 2 Army pilots Same sht, different decade: the War on Terror just won’t end for these 2 Army pilots

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

History

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

Culture

This LEGO ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ trailer looks better than the actual movie This LEGO ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ trailer looks better than the actual movie

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Culture

The Crew Of ‘Top Gun 2’ Built A Bar On The Beach In San Diego The Crew Of ‘Top Gun 2’ Built A Bar On The Beach In San Diego

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Culture

The Lego SR-71: Because Being A Grown Up Is For Suckers And Spy Planes Are Awesome The Lego SR-71: Because Being A Grown Up Is For Suckers And Spy Planes Are Awesome

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

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Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama