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All-Weather Attack Aircraft: A Look At The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

All-Weather Attack Aircraft: A Look At The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

From bombing to aerial reconnaissance, this was a highly versatile military jet

Benjamin Cooper 2 years ago
The Top 5 Combat Aircraft Used By The US Air Force

The Top 5 Combat Aircraft Used By The US Air Force

The USAF operates thousands of modern combat aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

These aircraft served a unique purpose.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

The United States Air Force (USAF) has four types of tankers in its fleet.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
USAF Brings B-1B Lancer 'Lancelot' Out Of Retirement To Maintain Fleet Size

USAF Brings B-1B Lancer 'Lancelot' Out Of Retirement To Maintain Fleet Size

A B-1B Lancer is regenerated. Read to learn more about where, how and a bit about the B-1B Lancer.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

Throughout the years, there have been plenty of quirky aircraft developed in the United States.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
To Fly, Fight And Win: What Is The Primary Role Of The United States Air Force?

To Fly, Fight And Win: What Is The Primary Role Of The United States Air Force?

The USAF became a separate branch of the United States military in 1947.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet

F-22 Raptor Saved From Retirement: Why The USAF Is Investing $8bn In The Fighter Jet

The F-22 Raptor is getting massive new upgrades in stealthy fuel tanks, sensors and more. But not all F-22s are getting...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
USAF Military Pay Chart 2024: A Guide

USAF Military Pay Chart 2024: A Guide

Do you have what it takes?

Aaron Bailey 2 years ago
Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight

Zero Pilots: The US Air Force Is Modifying F-16 Fighter Jets For Autonomous Flight

US Air Force moving ahead in developing autonomous wingmen.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
What USAF Military Aircraft Has Had The Most Crashes?

What USAF Military Aircraft Has Had The Most Crashes?

While the early Cold War likely had more accident-prone aircraft than now, the US Air Force still experiences many accid...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Gives Boeing $559 Million For Extreme Environment Defense Testing

US Air Force Gives Boeing $559 Million For Extreme Environment Defense Testing

Boeing is contracted for five years to continue verifying the integrity of the US Air Force's intercontinental ballistic...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Gulf of Sidra: What Happened During The US’s Only Combat Victories Of The 1980s

Gulf of Sidra: What Happened During The US’s Only Combat Victories Of The 1980s

The F-14 Tomcat prevailed in both encounters.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
US Air Force Alaska F-16 Squadron Get Its Cold War Designation Back

US Air Force Alaska F-16 Squadron Get Its Cold War Designation Back

Protecting US territory from aerial threats.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
Top Secret Comms: A Guide To The USAF's E-11A Strategic 'Wi-Fi In The Sky'

Top Secret Comms: A Guide To The USAF's E-11A Strategic 'Wi-Fi In The Sky'

Carried by the E-11A and Global Hawk, BACN provides a universal translator that helps to lift the fog of war.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
When Will The US Gen 6 Fighter Jets Enter Service?

When Will The US Gen 6 Fighter Jets Enter Service?

Development of the Air Force's 6th gen fighter is well underway and it will soon succeed the F-22s and join the F-35s to...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Senior Leaders Of The United States Air Force & What They Do

Top 5 Senior Leaders Of The United States Air Force & What They Do

The Air Force has five senior roles that serve different purposes.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
How The Hughes Aircraft Company Produced The Helicopter With The Largest-Ever Rotor System

How The Hughes Aircraft Company Produced The Helicopter With The Largest-Ever Rotor System

The helicopter was so loud it could be heard from eight miles away.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Executive One: When US President Richard Nixon Traveled On A Regularly Scheduled Commercial Flight

Executive One: When US President Richard Nixon Traveled On A Regularly Scheduled Commercial Flight

This callsign has a unique history.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago