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Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!
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Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!

The C-130 has been the workhorse of cargo aircraft for the the Marines and the Air Force since it entered … Continue reading Look, Ma!! No Hook!!!

The History Of The Blue Angels, Part One
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The History Of The Blue Angels, Part One

On April 26, 1946, Admiral Chester Nimitz issued a directive ordering the formation of a flight demonstration team. The purpose … Continue reading The History Of The Blue Angels, Part One

First Flight Of The F8F Bearcat
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First Flight Of The F8F Bearcat

On this day in 1944 the Grumman F8F Bearcat made its first flight. Work on the F8F Bearcat began in … Continue reading First Flight Of The F8F Bearcat

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

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

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

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

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

Live-Stream Of The RAF Waddington International Airshow
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Live-Stream Of The RAF Waddington International Airshow

PlaneTV is live-streaming the RAF Waddington Airshow on Youtube… well worth a look. RAF Waddington Airshow Live-Stream Continue reading Live-Stream Of The RAF Waddington International Airshow

More problems for the F-35
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More problems for the F-35

The entire fleet of 97 F-35’s has been grounded pending inspections of the Pratt And Whitney engine. This move comes … Continue reading More problems for the F-35

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