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Aviano airman’s portable F-16 ladder idea rides momentum of Spark Tank triumph
A prototype collapsible ladder for the F-16 Viper is stored in the cockpit map case. The invention by Maj. Nick “Trapper” ...
Imagine Piloting A 45-Hour Nonstop Flight. The Air Force Does It
Last summer as part of Project Magellan, the Air Force flew a KC-46 around the world. It was in the air for a record 45 hours ...
The National Interest1d
The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Could Transform the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has reached a major milestone, with Anduril’s "Fury" and ...
The Aviationist2d
As General Atomics, Anduril Wingmen Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review, Let’s Look at how Modern Wars are Informing the CCA Program
Air Force Materiel Command’s Col. Timothy M. Helfrich broke down what might constitute the Increment 1 and Increment 2 of the ...
Saltsburg woman training to become aerographer’s mate
A Saltsburg native hopes to eventually become a military officer and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. But for now, she’s ...
Air Force captain becomes first woman in service history to receive Silver Star as crews honored for drone fight
With that award, Hester is the first woman in the Air Force to receive the Silver Star and the 10th woman in the Department ...
RAF veteran goes from fighter pilot to foster dad
A 88-year-old veteran has gone from fighter pilot to foster dad. Nigel began fostering with Somerset Council four years ago ...
Interesting Engineering4d
USAF’s F-15EXs, ‘5th-gen capability’ F-16s, F-35s going to North Korea’s doorstep
The US Air Force is retiring A-10s in favor of advanced F-15s, F-16s, and F-35s by 2025, strengthening airpower on the Korean ...
Ex-RAF pilot encouraging others to begin fostering
A former RAF pilot who became a foster parent in his 80s, is encouraging more people to take up the role. Nigel has been a ...
Vintage Aviation News on MSN12d
End of an Era: DDA Classic Airlines' DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia' Retires After 40 Years of Service in the Netherlands
DDA Classic Airlines, the Dutch volunteer organization operating Douglas propliners announces closure of operations. [...] ...
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Somerset RAF veteran, 88, says new life as foster carer helps him 'stay young'
A former jet fighter pilot has spoken about his new life ... “I never intended to go into the Air Force as a career," he added. "I wanted to be a surgeon but had no chance of that as I couldn ...