Michael Kelly

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Former USAF Officer & Flight Tester | Aviation Expert | Patriot & Constitutional Defender | Anti-Marxist/Totalitarian | Husband, Father, Christian, Home Chef

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The UK has the Mach Loop. The US has Sidewinder. Here’s a rare look at a pair of F-117 Nighthawks running the route. Even though “retired,” the F-117s continue to support test and training missions for the Air Force. Mach Loop or Sidewinder?

This is a seriously bad ass aviation demonstration. The tattoo at the end is massive followed by a Bone full AB trailer. This will be epic!👇

A rare find! Here an Indian Su-30MKI runs Vouraikos Canyon during Iniochos 2025. The Su-30MKI is a Su-27 derivative with thrust vectoring plus French and Israeli avionics. Big, powerful bird. Share your thoughts. 👇

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It’s the man, not the machine. This classic dogfight is a reminder of that maxim. A French Rafale earns a win in a hard-fought set against an American F-22. Below 15,000 feet, all modern 9G-sustaining fighters become man, not machine. Let the debate begin. Pictures and stories welcome.

Here's the official NASA video of STS-125. Sadly, the video is too grainy to make out my wife and me, but it certainly ups the nostalgia factor. The close ups really show the grace of the worlds fastest glider returning to Earth. Share your favorite Shuttle memories.👇

It's hard to comprehend how steep and how fast a Shuttle approach was. We used to joke if you dropped a brick midfield from the same height of the Shuttle, the Shuttle would beat it to the ground, and it was true. This cockpit video makes it real. Who's wants to do that?🙋‍♂️

While the Americans are up in Wales, the French are down in Greece flying their low levels. Here a four-ship of French Mirage 2000s runs Vouraikos Canyon. Looks like Greece has its own version of the Mach Loop. Share your thoughts.

The UK has the Mach Loop. The US has Sidewinder. Here’s a rare look at a pair of F-117 Nighthawks running the route. Even though “retired,” the F-117s continue to support test and training missions for the Air Force. Mach Loop or Sidewinder?

Russian Pilot: "Hold my vodka." Proceeds to "thump" our B-52 nose at 100 ft while lighting the burners. Because nothing says "professional intercept" like almost turning a Stratofortress into a convertible. #Aviation #B52 #Russianintercept #UnsafeIntercept #MilitaryAviation Grok

Here’s the finale, National Anthem with B-1 Flyby. I don’t care about the lack of B-1 footage, the Anthem followed by the roar of 4 F101 engines is enough for this former B-1 officer. Cynical Publius and Rob Maness we got our B-1 flyover! Thank you Gents!

If you thought the external view was great — wait until you see it from inside the jet. Watch how the pilot works the jet through the loop, pulling some nice vapor along the way. Enjoy the Welsh countryside passing behind the canopy. Share your thoughts.👇

More from Okinawa BFM exercise. A mixed formation of F-16s and F-15Cs in the pre-dogfight setup. The dogfight that follows is epic. Stay tuned for tomorrow's morning drop.

If you thought that view was good — wait till you see this 👇 Sadly it’s the Lake District instead of the Mach Loop, but the in-cockpit footage is no less impressive. The formation flies low through the lakes and valleys, giving you that true cockpit feeling. Who wants to do that?

Good morning, UK! Bit of a surprise how well the Rafale did this cycle. Never fear. The Typhoon is every bit as capable, and it keeps the RAF able to hang with the Yanks. Keep calm and carry on. #MachLoop

This takes the cake for the SOTU address. Korean War fighter pilot awarded the Medal of Honor at age 100.

Great one Christopher Wipper , awesome throwback to some classic big flight tests at my old stomping grounds. That video wouldn't complete without the one that shows why it was such a big test. Separating the 170,000 lb. Orbiter mid-flight is one of the most iconic tests from Edwards.👇