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
Tag: USAF
Flying the Most Important Man in the World
In 1950, a young military officer in a crisp uniform waited outside an office in the Pentagon, nervous about the … Continue reading Flying the Most Important Man in the World
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
Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor is widely regarded as the most advanced fighter aircraft in existence; at least that we know … Continue reading Keeping the Tip of the Spear Sharp
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
“Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”
Earlier this week, we shared a picture from Lockheed Martin’s publicity page on our Facebook page. Each and every one … Continue reading “Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”
Timing is Everything
Oddly enough, one of my earliest memories of seeing military aircraft in-flight didn’t come from me attending an airshow or … Continue reading Timing is Everything
YGBSM
First In, Last Out When the United States first engaged North Vietnamese forces in the 1960s, American military brass were … Continue reading YGBSM
Operation Christmas Drop
In 1952, a group of aircrew assigned to the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron out of Andersen Air Force Base in … Continue reading Operation Christmas Drop
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”
The Tactical Air Network 