CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
The CF-188 Hornet has served the Canadian Forces for more than three decades as its primary (and only)Â frontline air defense … Continue reading CF-15SE “Silent Eagle”
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North Star: How a KC-135 Crew Saved an F-4 Phantom Over the Atlantic
“We could not have saved them without all the crew members in both aircraft coordinating flawlessly to get the job … Continue reading North Star: How a KC-135 Crew Saved an F-4 Phantom Over the Atlantic
It’s Time to Widen the Celebration of Aviation and Expand the Air Show!
Towards the end of the summer holiday, I had the chance to head to Toronto’s air show, closing off the … Continue reading It’s Time to Widen the Celebration of Aviation and Expand the Air Show!
The Comanche
What do you get when you cross a Ferrari with an F-117 Nighthawk and a AH-1 Cobra? A hell of … Continue reading The Comanche
Interview with a Vampire
Interview and images: Alan Kenny – TACAIRNET LT Patrick ‘Fab’ Martin is a pilot and Operational Test Director (OTD) for … Continue reading Interview with a Vampire
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
Jet Fighters of the Great White North
“Sic Itur ad Astra” Happy birthday Canada! Throughout history, Canada has been one of a number of leaders in military … Continue reading Jet Fighters of the Great White North
Midway
Seventy two years ago at 0430 hours on the 4th of June, the Battle of Midway was in its infancy … Continue reading Midway
The Blues Take Flight
On this day in 1946, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester Nimitz ordered that “A…Flight Exhibition Team be organized within … Continue reading The Blues Take Flight
The Stratofortress’ First Flight
On this day in 1952, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress made its first flight. The B-52 design evolved from a straight-wing … Continue reading The Stratofortress’ First Flight
The Tactical Air Network 