Russian Video Shows F-35 Escort Submarine Hunter Buzzing USS 'Carl Vinson'
An Instagram user purporting to be attached to the carrier said Russian planes had been carrying out flybys "all week." ...
Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
Michael Conley, head of the Air Force Special Operations Command, announced in March 2025 that the newly developed OA-1K would be designated Skyraider II. It may seem counterintuitive that the Air ...
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The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
Like other Navy fighters of the era, the Phantom’s wings were foldable ... Its speed and rate of climb were only marginally ...
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America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese Military in WWII
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...
Top Aircraft To See At The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum is located between 6th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital of ...
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Trump picks Boeing to build next-generation fighter plane
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing had won a massive, $20 billion contract for the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet — directly challenging China’s military advances ...
World War II aviation history lands at permanent exhibit on USS Intrepid
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Air Force Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, shown here, in a nod to the legendary Skyraider. (Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli/Air Force) FORT WALTON ...