Australia and the United States Sign a New Force Posture Agreement (FPA)
The United States and Australia have signed a new Force Posture Agreement (FPA), growing the number of Marines rotating through …
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Classic Wings: P-47 Thunderbolt
Quick: can you name the American fighter plane built in the largest numbers?
With a wingspan of just under 41 …
The XP-55 Ascender
Ascender was the official name given to the Curtiss XP-55 experimental fighter. But American troops, with their inimitable wit, can’t …
More Airdrops, More Airstrikes in Iraq
The U.S. military has conducted more airdrops of food and water for thousands of Iraqi refugees fleeing fighters of the …
U.S. Airdrops Supplies to Yezidi Refugees in Iraq; Airstrikes Authorized
Last night, U.S. Air Force aircraft conducted a successful airdrop of food and water to thousands of Iraqi citizens threatened …
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons: Early Birds | Photos
It is hard to believe that the F-16, officially named the Fighting Falcon, more popularly known as the Viper, turned …
B-2 Spirit 25th Anniversary | Photos
This month marked the 25th anniversary of the first public flight of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit “stealth bomber” on …
F-35B Lightning IIs Miss Farnborough Airshow, Remain Within Restricted Flight Envelope
Rear Adm. John Kirby confirmed in a Department of Defense briefing that the four F-35B Lightning IIs scheduled to fly …
F-35 Returns to (Limited) Flight
U.S. Air Force and Navy airworthiness authorities yesterday approved the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter fleet returning to limited …
Book Review – The Fight in the Clouds: The Extraordinary Combat Experience of P-51 Mustang Pilots During World War II
Books on the World War II air war and books on the P-51 Mustang are not hard to find. The …