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Fly With The U.S. Army Golden Knights.
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Fly With The U.S. Army Golden Knights.

Join TACAIRNET editor Tom Demerly as he flies with the U.S. Army Golden Knights. Continue reading Fly With The U.S. Army Golden Knights.

F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships
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F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II (STOVL variant) just proved, a few days ago, that it could successfully function as … Continue reading F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

Neptune Spear and the Crash of Prince 51.
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Neptune Spear and the Crash of Prince 51.

Five Years Ago Today: One of the most successful special operations missions in history took place. But how it will be remembered is still changing. Continue reading Neptune Spear and the Crash of Prince 51.

Software Issues Ground Luftwaffe Tornadoes at Night in the Fight Against Daesh
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Software Issues Ground Luftwaffe Tornadoes at Night in the Fight Against Daesh

According to the International Business Times and DW.com, the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) is currently unable to use their Panavia Tornado fighter-bombers … Continue reading Software Issues Ground Luftwaffe Tornadoes at Night in the Fight Against Daesh

The Israeli Air Force Wants the F-35B in Addition to the A Model
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The Israeli Air Force Wants the F-35B in Addition to the A Model

From the earliest years of the Joint Strike Fighter/F-35 program to the present, Israel has continually displayed a heavy interest in … Continue reading The Israeli Air Force Wants the F-35B in Addition to the A Model

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 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

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