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🚨🚨 New VC-25B Bridge Air Force One Visits RAF Mildenhall After taking President Trump to Ankara for the NATO summit, the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft called into RAF Mildenhall to allow deployed U.S. personnel a special chance to view and tour the aircraft. Story: H/T Glenn

🚨🚨 New VC-25B Bridge Air Force One Visits RAF Mildenhall After taking President Trump to Ankara for the NATO summit, the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft called into RAF Mildenhall to allow deployed U.S. personnel a special chance to view and tour the aircraft. Story: H/T Glenn

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This is insane: today the Caproni Ca.3 replica, the world’s only WWI bomber in flight conditions, flew in formation with an Aeronautica Militare F-35B over Istrana (the HH.101 you can see was carrying the ItAF photographers).

This is insane: today the Caproni Ca.3 replica, the world’s only WWI bomber in flight conditions, flew in formation with an Aeronautica Militare F-35B over Istrana (the HH.101 you can see was carrying the ItAF photographers).

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The moment the F-35B crashed on takeoff from Kirtland AFB, NM, was caught on camera by Alex McCready (Alex McCready) who shared the live photos with us. We can see the pilot ejecting as the aircraft was extremely low. After the ejection the F-35B continued to fly before crashing. You can read the story we’ve already published here:

The moment the F-35B crashed on takeoff from Kirtland AFB, NM, was caught on camera by Alex McCready (Alex McCready) who shared the live photos with us. We can see the pilot ejecting as the aircraft was extremely low. After the ejection the F-35B continued to fly before crashing. You can read the story we’ve already published here:

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Insane footage coming from Ukraine today. First clip you can find shows a Russian Shahed drone striking the center of Lviv. Then, one of a Russian long-range one-way attack drone is gunned down with a firearm by a Ukrainian serviceman flying aboard a Yak-52 trainer aircraft. The first scene shows the most modern way of waging war: with one-way attack drones. The other shows World War I-style tactics being used to counter them in the air. Crazy. Videos via Richard Woodruff 🇺🇦 and Status-6 (War & Military News)

Insane footage coming from Ukraine today. First clip you can find shows a Russian Shahed drone striking the center of Lviv. Then, one of a Russian long-range one-way attack drone is gunned down with a firearm by a Ukrainian serviceman flying aboard a Yak-52 trainer aircraft. The first scene shows the most modern way of waging war: with one-way attack drones. The other shows World War I-style tactics being used to counter them in the air. Crazy. Videos via Richard Woodruff 🇺🇦 and Status-6 (War & Military News)

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N100BD (MSN 70234), demonstrator for the Bombardier Global 8000, during its display at #FIA2026. The demo was very impressive. It is certified to Mach 0.95 but during testing it reached Mach 1.2. Would not be surprised if some forces pick it up.

N100BD (MSN 70234), demonstrator for the Bombardier Global 8000, during its display at #FIA2026. The demo was very impressive. It is certified to Mach 0.95 but during testing it reached Mach 1.2. Would not be surprised if some forces pick it up.

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And here’s a B-52 launching from RAF Fairford for an Epic Fury mission. Take a look at the loadout.

And here’s a B-52 launching from RAF Fairford for an Epic Fury mission. Take a look at the loadout.

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Up close and personal with Brontanax, UK’s first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, unveiled by BAE Systems at #fia2026. Its name is derived from Ancient Greek and means ‘Thunder King’. It is set to fly alongside a Typhoon by the end of 2027. Full story:

Up close and personal with Brontanax, UK’s first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, unveiled by BAE Systems at #fia2026. Its name is derived from Ancient Greek and means ‘Thunder King’. It is set to fly alongside a Typhoon by the end of 2027. Full story:

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On Feb. 12, 2025, the X2 Technology Demonstration event at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, the S-97 Raider performed a demo flight. We were there and here’s the clip filmed by our Stefano D'Urso. Report here:

On Feb. 12, 2025, the X2 Technology Demonstration event at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center in West Palm Beach, the S-97 Raider performed a demo flight. We were there and here’s the clip filmed by our Stefano D'Urso. Report here:

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Harrier at sunset.

Harrier at sunset.

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Clip of the triangular aircraft spotted over Area 51 by Uncanny Expeditions we discussed about in the article below. Check the full video for interesting radio chatter and comparison with B-2 thermal image:

Clip of the triangular aircraft spotted over Area 51 by Uncanny Expeditions we discussed about in the article below. Check the full video for interesting radio chatter and comparison with B-2 thermal image:

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Up close and personal with the F-35s during Falcon Strike 25 #theaviationist

Up close and personal with the F-35s during Falcon Strike 25 #theaviationist

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For those feeling nostalgic, enjoy a tour of the F-111 cockpit on display at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum #theaviationist #pham #pearlharboraviationmuseum

For those feeling nostalgic, enjoy a tour of the F-111 cockpit on display at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum #theaviationist #pham #pearlharboraviationmuseum

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The fast jets of PHAM. Loved the Aussie F-111, the F-14, the HH F-15 and the F-105! #theaviationist

The fast jets of PHAM. Loved the Aussie F-111, the F-14, the HH F-15 and the F-105! #theaviationist

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The trademark “Alona” maneuver of the Frecce Tricolori concluded the rehearsals for the airshow celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Italian aerobatic display team.

The trademark “Alona” maneuver of the Frecce Tricolori concluded the rehearsals for the airshow celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Italian aerobatic display team.

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From floating in mid-air in STOVL mode to rocketing forward in full afterburner, here’s a quick look at the Italian Air Force F-35B, sporting the markings of the recently reactivated 101st Gruppo (background here: during a Sept. 5 display rehearsal.

From floating in mid-air in STOVL mode to rocketing forward in full afterburner, here’s a quick look at the Italian Air Force F-35B, sporting the markings of the recently reactivated 101st Gruppo (background here: during a Sept. 5 display rehearsal.

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