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Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

The B-52 dates from a time when it needed eight engines and now it is easier to roll with its existing eight-engine desi...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

B-52 crashes are responsible for many of the most worrisome nuclear accidents during US Air Force Cold War history.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

A new report suggests that warnings about the issue that caused the CV-22 to crash in 2023 have been issued since 2013.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

The E-8C was used to track ground vehicles and some aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

Developing and incorporating new technologies has enabled the US to remain unchallenged in the air.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

The classified aerospace facility has reportedly experienced drone incursions.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
US Air Force B-2 Stealth Bombers & KC-135R Tankers Land At Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley

US Air Force B-2 Stealth Bombers & KC-135R Tankers Land At Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley

Three US B-2 Spirit bombers have arrived in Australia as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment and increased US involve...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

The most notable of these bombers is the one that dropped bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
US Air Force Feels It Can't Continue Projecting Power From Overseas Bases

US Air Force Feels It Can't Continue Projecting Power From Overseas Bases

The USAF needs to be more flexible and operate from a wider assortment of air bases over a wider area while coming under...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
F-22 Raptor Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: US Fighter Jet Showdown

F-22 Raptor Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet: US Fighter Jet Showdown

The USAF 5th Generation Raptor vs the USN movie star Super Hornet. How do these two stack up against each other?

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How US Air Force Leaders Plan To Improve Quality Of Life In The Military

How US Air Force Leaders Plan To Improve Quality Of Life In The Military

The Air Force and Space Force continue to look for new ways to improve the quality of life for their Airmen and Guardian...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Many Fighter Jets Does The USA Produce Annually?

How Many Fighter Jets Does The USA Produce Annually?

The United States produces around 250 fighter jets annually (and many of these are for export).

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Waiting For Their Own: Hill Air Force Base Loans 2 New F-35s To Reserve Base In Fort Worth

Waiting For Their Own: Hill Air Force Base Loans 2 New F-35s To Reserve Base In Fort Worth

The 301st Fighter Wing has temporarily received the first two of its planned 26 F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Do US RQ-4 Global Hawks Operate In High-Threat Environments?

How Do US RQ-4 Global Hawks Operate In High-Threat Environments?

Though not as well-known as the MQ09 Predator drone, the RQ-4 Global Hawk is proving itself as a top-notch military UAV ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Strategic US Military Airbases Worldwide

5 Strategic US Military Airbases Worldwide

From Greenland to Japan, these airbases demonstrate the global reach and operational capabilities of the US military.

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
US Air Force Takes Delivery Of Archer's Midnight eVTOL

US Air Force Takes Delivery Of Archer's Midnight eVTOL

Archer Aviation just delivered an eVTOL to the US Air Force, marking an impor

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
4 Private North American Air Forces Providing Training For The US Air Force And Navy

4 Private North American Air Forces Providing Training For The US Air Force And Navy

At least four North American private air forces are larger than many of the smaller air forces in the world.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Are The Future Trends In Air-To-Air Refueling Technology?

What Are The Future Trends In Air-To-Air Refueling Technology?

With the KC-10 being retired and the KC-135 not too far behind, what is the way forward for midair refueling?

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
The 5 Most Iconic Aircraft Liveries in US Military History

The 5 Most Iconic Aircraft Liveries in US Military History

Aircraft liveries leave lasting impressions in the military as well as on commercial airliners.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago