Phantom Pharewell.
By Jan Mack, Melanie Mann, Ethan Garrity and Tom Demerly for TACAIRNET.com One of the most prolific and successful combat … Continue reading Phantom Pharewell.
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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
Take a Ride with the Blues Angels in This Video
Chances are that if you’re interested in aviation in some way or another, especially military aviation, you’ve more than likely … Continue reading Take a Ride with the Blues Angels in This Video
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
The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River
Somewhere in the murky depths of the Monongahela River sits a broken and bent B-25 Mitchell bomber of WWII heritage, … Continue reading The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River
The Kiowa Modification We Likely Will Never See
Compared to most other aircraft designers and manufacturers, the AVX Aircraft Company is relatively new to the game, though their … Continue reading The Kiowa Modification We Likely Will Never See
Scouts Out! 7-17 CAV Flies Its Last Training Evolution with the OH-58D
On March 20th, soldiers, families and friends stood together at the Sabre Army Heliport on Fort Campbell, KY, as numerous … Continue reading Scouts Out! 7-17 CAV Flies Its Last Training Evolution with the OH-58D
AT-6: Possible Future Light Attack Contender
Confronted with the eventual retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the U.S. Air Force has been constantly pressured by the … Continue reading AT-6: Possible Future Light Attack Contender
Life After the Warthog
“There’s only so much you can get out of that airplane,” Carlisle said. “Those airplanes are gonna wear out. They’ve … Continue reading Life After the Warthog
The Next Generation of Close Air Support
The venerable Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, more commonly known as the Warthog or simply Hog, has been in the … Continue reading The Next Generation of Close Air Support
The Tactical Air Network 