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First Flight Of The B-17 Flying Fortress
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First Flight Of The B-17 Flying Fortress

On this day in 1935 the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress made its first flight. One of the most iconic aircraft … Continue reading First Flight Of The B-17 Flying Fortress

Wolfhounds and Floggers
In History, The Ready Room

Wolfhounds and Floggers

In the wee hours of the 17th of January, 1991, the aerial campaign to gain air superiority over Iraq and … Continue reading Wolfhounds and Floggers

First Flight Of The F-15 Eagle
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First Flight Of The F-15 Eagle

On this day in 1972 the McDonnel Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle had its first flight. The design of the … Continue reading First Flight Of The F-15 Eagle

Intercepting a MiG
The Ready Room

Intercepting a MiG

I recently saw this picture floating around Facebook with the caption “F-15s vs MiG-29s during Operation Desert Storm, 1991”. While … Continue reading Intercepting a MiG

Just Plain Badass
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Just Plain Badass

A video from the 67th Fighter Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, made to commemorate 67FS winning the 2011 … Continue reading Just Plain Badass

First Flight Of The B-2 Spirit
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First Flight Of The B-2 Spirit

On this day in 1989 the B-2 Spirit had its first flight. The B-2 Spirit is a strategic bomber that … Continue reading First Flight Of The B-2 Spirit

Operation Encore
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Operation Encore

Some years ago, a small group of talented musicians burst out onto the scene like a CBU-100. Composed of F-16 … Continue reading Operation Encore

The First Flight Of The KC-10
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The First Flight Of The KC-10

On this day in 1980, the McDonnell Douglas KC-10 made its first flight. The KC-10 is operated by the US … Continue reading The First Flight Of The KC-10

The Navy and the Fighting Falcon
In History, The Hangar

The Navy and the Fighting Falcon

After General Dynamics won  the ACF contract with the United States Air Force to produce their F-16 Fighting Falcon as … Continue reading The Navy and the Fighting Falcon

Full Report Of The 2014 Greater Binghamton Airshow
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Full Report Of The 2014 Greater Binghamton Airshow

This past weekend the 2014 Greater Binghamton Airshow was held at the Greater Binghamton Airport in (surprise!) Binghamton, New York. … Continue reading Full Report Of The 2014 Greater Binghamton Airshow

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