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Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.

Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

By Thomas Newdick

May 23 3:15 PM EDT

CF-5 refuels from a 707 tanker.

F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic F-5 Pilot’s Double Engine Flameout While Refueling Over The Atlantic

By Dan McWilliams

Mar 5 4:18 PM EST

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 29 3:29 PM EST

Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West Hornet Pilot’s Cold War Mission Left Him In The “Buffer Zone” Between East And West

By Dan McWilliams

Feb 22 4:05 PM EST

CT-114 student pilot story

Military Flight Instructor’s Most Important Lesson: Student Pilots Will Try To Kill You Military Flight Instructor’s Most Important Lesson: Student Pilots Will Try To Kill You

By Dan McWilliams

Jan 5 3:47 PM EST

A solo student plugged in to the tanker. Note how large the solid steel basket is, and how close it is to the delicate fighter

F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet F-5 Pilot’s Early Struggles Aerial Refueling The Underpowered Jet

By Dan McWilliams

Nov 6 3:03 PM EST

Mosquito BOAC WWII nuclear

The Nuclear Scientist And The Warplane That Became Britain’s Most Unlikely Airliner The Nuclear Scientist And The Warplane That Became Britain’s Most Unlikely Airliner

By Rowland White

Oct 13 3:27 PM EDT

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky

The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky The Beach Bum Has Flown West: Jimmy Buffett’s Legacy In The Sky

By Stetson Payne

Sep 2 9:39 PM EDT

Death Gun Salute

‘Death Gun Salutes’ Honoring Queen Elizabeth II Thunder Around Globe ‘Death Gun Salutes’ Honoring Queen Elizabeth II Thunder Around Globe

By Howard Altman

Sep 9 2:17 PM EDT

Operation London Bridge

Meticulously Planned Logistics Operation Underway To Celebrate Queen’s Life Meticulously Planned Logistics Operation Underway To Celebrate Queen’s Life

By Howard Altman

Sep 8 7:22 PM EDT

Veteran Air Traffic Controller On Dealing With Stranger Things In The Sky

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By Emma Helfrich

Jul 22 2:42 PM EDT

Amanda "Stalin" Lee

Meet Lt. Amanda “Stalin” Lee, First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demo Pilot Meet Lt. Amanda “Stalin” Lee, First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demo Pilot

By Howard Altman

Jul 18 10:25 AM EDT

First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Pilot Selected (Updated) First Woman Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Pilot Selected (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Jul 17 11:10 PM EDT

Why The Legacy Of Robin Olds Lives On In Today’s Fighter Pilots Why The Legacy Of Robin Olds Lives On In Today’s Fighter Pilots

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 14 7:59 PM EDT

Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War

Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War Elite British SAS Soldier’s Action-Packed Account Of The Falklands War

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 14 4:21 PM EDT

Kim Astronaut Pilot SEAL Doctor

SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Is Adding Pilot To His Crazy Resume SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Is Adding Pilot To His Crazy Resume

By Howard Altman

Jun 9 6:51 PM EDT