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The National Museum of the U.S. AIr Force's latest acquisition, an Su-27UB Flanker-C, has a curious history.

Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces Su-27 That Mysteriously Vanished After Private Sale Resurfaces

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 26 10:20 PM EDT

F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test

F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test F-5s Team With Avenger Drone, Bizjet In Air-To-Air Infrared Sensor Test

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 30 8:35 PM EST

First Navy F-5 Aggressor Begins Upgrade That Will Make The Entire Fleet Far More Potent

First Navy F-5 Aggressor Begins Upgrade That Will Make The Entire Fleet Far More Potent First Navy F-5 Aggressor Begins Upgrade That Will Make The Entire Fleet Far More Potent

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 24 4:45 PM EDT

Watch Flight Tracks Of Contractor Adversary Jets Bum-Rush A Carrier Group For Training

Watch Flight Tracks Of Contractor Adversary Jets Bum-Rush A Carrier Group For Training Watch Flight Tracks Of Contractor Adversary Jets Bum-Rush A Carrier Group For Training

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 28 9:57 AM EST

Full Scope Of Air Force’s Big Contract Awards To Private Aggressor Firms Revealed

Full Scope Of Air Force’s Big Contract Awards To Private Aggressor Firms Revealed Full Scope Of Air Force’s Big Contract Awards To Private Aggressor Firms Revealed

By Jamie Hunter

Jul 28 7:02 PM EDT

Private Aggressor F-5 Fighter Force Is Flying With Helmet Mounted Displays

Private Aggressor F-5 Fighter Force Is Flying With Helmet Mounted Displays Private Aggressor F-5 Fighter Force Is Flying With Helmet Mounted Displays

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 17 12:33 PM EDT

Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract

Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Dec 1 7:06 AM EST

Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract

Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 21 9:26 PM EDT

Refurbished TacAir Aggressor F-5 Photographed Over St. Augustine, Florida

Refurbished TacAir Aggressor F-5 Photographed Over St. Augustine, Florida Refurbished TacAir Aggressor F-5 Photographed Over St. Augustine, Florida

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 16 10:48 PM EDT

TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit

TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 18 5:33 PM EDT

We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated)

We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated) We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 1 1:39 PM EDT