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The USAF is Shelling Out $4 Billion to Keep Its F-15s Viable Till 2040
In the News

The USAF is Shelling Out $4 Billion to Keep Its F-15s Viable Till 2040

The F-15 Eagle is arguably one of the greatest fighter jets ever built. It’s fast, it’s maneuverable and it packs … Continue reading The USAF is Shelling Out $4 Billion to Keep Its F-15s Viable Till 2040

America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country
In the News

America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country

When you have one of the most important dignitaries in the world visiting your country, who also happens to be … Continue reading America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country

More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light
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More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light

The Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) is probably the second-most anticipated aircraft of the decade, right after the F-35 Lightning II … Continue reading More Details on the LRS-B Come to Light

The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes
The Ready Room

The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes

The sneak pass is probably one of my most favorite maneuvers performed by the US Navy’s Blue Angels and the … Continue reading The Sneakiest Pass of All Sneak Passes

Tyndall AFB Bids Pharewell to the Phantom
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Tyndall AFB Bids Pharewell to the Phantom

Lieutenant Colonel Todd Houchins, commanding officer of the 53rd Test Support Squadron and one of a dwindling number of qualified … Continue reading Tyndall AFB Bids Pharewell to the Phantom

Hueys and Colts
In History

Hueys and Colts

In early January, 1968, a small group of Americans decked out in military-type attire, though without any patches or insignia … Continue reading Hueys and Colts

Interview: Dogfighting with Learjets
The Ready Room

Interview: Dogfighting with Learjets

Not too long ago, I posted an article on Draken International, a firm based out of Florida that is home … Continue reading Interview: Dogfighting with Learjets

The World’s Largest Private Air Force
The Ready Room

The World’s Largest Private Air Force

Lakeland, Florida isn’t America’s most happening city. It’s not constantly in the news for any particular reason, nor does it … Continue reading The World’s Largest Private Air Force

Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane
Black Projects Division

Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane

Few aircraft in history have flown to the same level of distinction as McDonnell Douglas’ F-4 Phantom II. It was … Continue reading Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane

MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price
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MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price

If you’ve got $18,500 USD to spare and a valid passport, you might as well give MiGFlug a call to … Continue reading MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price

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