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Video: Spanish EF-18 Hornet Jet Nearly Crashes Into Crowd During Airshow
A Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet had a close call after it appeared to lose control and crash during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon over the weekend.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Passenger Jet's "Aggressive Maneuver" Averts Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber
A passenger jet performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a mid-air collision with a US military bomber over the state of North Dakota, according to recorded audio of the commercial pilot.
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"Brightest Explosion I've Ever Seen": US Fighter Pilot On Iran Strike
A US Air Force pilot's account of the Iran strike offers a glimpse into Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission to destroy Iran's underground nuclear sites.
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Turkey Sandwiches And Stealth: How Pilots Prepare For B-2 Bomber Missions
Before strapping into the cockpit of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that focuses not only on flight plans, but what to eat.
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Operation Midnight Hammer: How US Bombed Iranian Nuclear Sites Without Detection
US pilots dropped 30,000-pound bombs early Sunday on two key underground uranium enrichment plants in Iran.
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Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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Former US Air Force Pilot Describes "Shiny" Object In Bizarre UFO Claim
The pilot reported the sighting to Air Traffic Control, though no radar confirmation followed.
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IAF Pilot's Space Mission To Continue Despite Musk-Trump Fight: Sources
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week will not be affected by the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, sources said on Thursday.
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"My Money's On The Indians", Says Former US Air Force Pilot Amid Rising India-Pak Tensions
A former US Air Force Pilot, who claims to have flown with both Indian and Pakistani pilots, has said that if the tensions between the two countries escalate post Operation Sindoor, his "money is on the Indians".
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Afghan Pilots Who Fought Taliban Stranded In Pak After US Resettlement Block
As Islamabad tightens its stance on Afghan refugees, many pilots fear deportation or even worse, considering the Taliban continues to target former military personnel.
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"Right Under My Wing": US Air Force Pilot Claims UFO Sighted At 20,000 Feet
At 20,000 feet over California, an Air Force pilot suddenly spotted a dark grey, football-sized cylinder, just 10 feet beneath his wing.
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Video Shows Moment When US Air Force's F-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Alaska
A US Air Force fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday. The pilot flying the single-seat F-35 fighter was safe after bailing out.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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This US Air Force Pilot Will Be 1st Officer To Compete For Miss America Crown
Madison Marsh, who was crowned Miss Colorado last year, is now set to make history by becoming the first active-duty US Air Force officer to compete for the Miss America title, the New York Post reported.
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Video: Spanish EF-18 Hornet Jet Nearly Crashes Into Crowd During Airshow
A Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet had a close call after it appeared to lose control and crash during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon over the weekend.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Passenger Jet's "Aggressive Maneuver" Averts Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber
A passenger jet performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a mid-air collision with a US military bomber over the state of North Dakota, according to recorded audio of the commercial pilot.
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"Brightest Explosion I've Ever Seen": US Fighter Pilot On Iran Strike
A US Air Force pilot's account of the Iran strike offers a glimpse into Operation Midnight Hammer, a mission to destroy Iran's underground nuclear sites.
-
Turkey Sandwiches And Stealth: How Pilots Prepare For B-2 Bomber Missions
Before strapping into the cockpit of the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that focuses not only on flight plans, but what to eat.
-
Operation Midnight Hammer: How US Bombed Iranian Nuclear Sites Without Detection
US pilots dropped 30,000-pound bombs early Sunday on two key underground uranium enrichment plants in Iran.
-
Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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Former US Air Force Pilot Describes "Shiny" Object In Bizarre UFO Claim
The pilot reported the sighting to Air Traffic Control, though no radar confirmation followed.
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IAF Pilot's Space Mission To Continue Despite Musk-Trump Fight: Sources
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next week will not be affected by the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, sources said on Thursday.
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"My Money's On The Indians", Says Former US Air Force Pilot Amid Rising India-Pak Tensions
A former US Air Force Pilot, who claims to have flown with both Indian and Pakistani pilots, has said that if the tensions between the two countries escalate post Operation Sindoor, his "money is on the Indians".
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Afghan Pilots Who Fought Taliban Stranded In Pak After US Resettlement Block
As Islamabad tightens its stance on Afghan refugees, many pilots fear deportation or even worse, considering the Taliban continues to target former military personnel.
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"Right Under My Wing": US Air Force Pilot Claims UFO Sighted At 20,000 Feet
At 20,000 feet over California, an Air Force pilot suddenly spotted a dark grey, football-sized cylinder, just 10 feet beneath his wing.
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Video Shows Moment When US Air Force's F-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Alaska
A US Air Force fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday. The pilot flying the single-seat F-35 fighter was safe after bailing out.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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This US Air Force Pilot Will Be 1st Officer To Compete For Miss America Crown
Madison Marsh, who was crowned Miss Colorado last year, is now set to make history by becoming the first active-duty US Air Force officer to compete for the Miss America title, the New York Post reported.
