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Jimmy Carter on a submarine.
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The Time Navy Lt. Jimmy Carter Was Lowered Into A Partially Melted-Down Nuclear Reactor

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.
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Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 23, 2024

CF-5 refuels from a 707 tanker.
Air

F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.
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The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

CF-18 Cold War
Air

Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Feb 22, 2024

CT-114 student pilot story
Air

Military Flight Instructor’s Most Important Lesson: Student Pilots Will Try To Kill You

By Dan McWilliams

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

A solo student plugged in to the tanker. Note how large the solid steel basket is, and how close it is to the delicate fighter
Air

F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet

By Dan McWilliams

Updated on Nov 6, 2023

Mosquito BOAC WWII nuclear
Air

The Nuclear Scientist And The Warplane That Became Britain’s Most Unlikely Airliner

By Rowland White

Posted on Oct 13, 2023

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky
News & Features

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Sep 3, 2023

Death Gun Salute
News & Features

‘Death Gun Salutes’ Honoring Queen Elizabeth II Thunder Around Globe

By Howard Altman

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

Operation London Bridge
News & Features

Meticulously Planned Logistics Operation Underway To Celebrate Queen’s Life

By Howard Altman

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

Veteran Air Traffic Controller On Dealing With Stranger Things In The Sky
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Veteran Air Traffic Controller On Dealing With Stranger Things In The Sky

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Jul 22, 2022

Amanda "Stalin" Lee
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Meet Lt. Amanda “Stalin” Lee, First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demo Pilot

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 18, 2022

Blue Angels
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First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Pilot Selected (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 18, 2022

ROBIN OLDS
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Why The Legacy Of Robin Olds Lives On In Today’s Fighter Pilots

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jul 14, 2022

Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War
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Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 14, 2022