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This is Real-Life Footage of a Night Stalker “Snatch ‘n Grab” Mission in Iraq
The Ready Room

This is Real-Life Footage of a Night Stalker “Snatch ‘n Grab” Mission in Iraq

When you think of the words “heliborne” “vehicle” and “takedown”, you’re probably reminded of that scene in Black Hawk Down … Continue reading This is Real-Life Footage of a Night Stalker “Snatch ‘n Grab” Mission in Iraq

Lockheed Martin’s Version of the 160th SOAR’s Black Hawk Gunship Goes on the Market
In the News

Lockheed Martin’s Version of the 160th SOAR’s Black Hawk Gunship Goes on the Market

According to Aaron Mehta of Defense News, Lockheed Martin has already generated a customer for the gunship version of Sikorsky’s highly-successful … Continue reading Lockheed Martin’s Version of the 160th SOAR’s Black Hawk Gunship Goes on the Market

A US Army Apache was Involved in Bizarre Incident at Ft. Irwin
The Ready Room

A US Army Apache was Involved in Bizarre Incident at Ft. Irwin

The National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, was host to one of the most bizarre incidents to have taken … Continue reading A US Army Apache was Involved in Bizarre Incident at Ft. Irwin

Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise
The Ready Room

Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise

Earlier this week, the US Army’s famed 173rd Airborne Brigade participated in an airdrop at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in … Continue reading Watch as Three Airdropped Humvees Plummet to Their Demise

Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot
The Ready Room

Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is probably one of the coolest and most badass aircraft in existence. The four-bladed twin-engined death-dealing … Continue reading Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot

The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around
The Ready Room

The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around

We’ve all heard of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment of the United States Army- the legendary Night Stalkers, who … Continue reading The FBI is Home to Some of the Baddest Special Ops Aviators Around

Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper
In History

Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper

In 1942, a smartly attired 29-year-old man by the name of Charles Carpenter signed up to join the United States Army … Continue reading Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper

Delta Queens and the Chinook
The Ready Room

Delta Queens and the Chinook

When you think of the words “workhorse” and “helicopter”, the CH-47 Chinook is more than likely one of a number … Continue reading Delta Queens and the Chinook

Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence
Black Projects Division

Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence

Historically speaking, Piasecki Aircraft is no stranger to designing aircraft that challenge the current mainstays of aviation, specifically in the … Continue reading Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
In History

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

Back in the 1980s, when it still existed, the Soviet Union maintained a number of “friendly” relationships with a variety … Continue reading The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

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