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Navy Nearly Got A Single-Seat A-6 Intruder Instead Of The A-7 Corsair II

Navy Nearly Got A Single-Seat A-6 Intruder Instead Of The A-7 Corsair II Navy Nearly Got A Single-Seat A-6 Intruder Instead Of The A-7 Corsair II

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on May 9, 2022

USAF Simulator Train B52 KC135 Fairchild2

The B-52 Flight Simulator Trains Of The Cold War The B-52 Flight Simulator Trains Of The Cold War

By Emma Helfrich

Updated on Apr 29, 2022

Here’s The Story Behind That Viral Video Of Napoleonic Armor Smashed Through By A Cannonball

Here’s The Story Behind That Viral Video Of Napoleonic Armor Smashed Through By A Cannonball Here’s The Story Behind That Viral Video Of Napoleonic Armor Smashed Through By A Cannonball

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 6, 2022

The Story Behind The Thunderbirds’ Black-Tailed F-4 Phantom And “Captain Carbon”

The Story Behind The Thunderbirds’ Black-Tailed F-4 Phantom And “Captain Carbon” The Story Behind The Thunderbirds’ Black-Tailed F-4 Phantom And “Captain Carbon”

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 28, 2021

The Navy Experimented With Turning Its Attack Jets Into Submarine Hunters 50 Years Ago

The Navy Experimented With Turning Its Attack Jets Into Submarine Hunters 50 Years Ago The Navy Experimented With Turning Its Attack Jets Into Submarine Hunters 50 Years Ago

By Kevin Noonan

Posted on Mar 18, 2021

The VH-3 Marine One Helicopter Has Flown Its Last President Into Retirement

The VH-3 Marine One Helicopter Has Flown Its Last President Into Retirement The VH-3 Marine One Helicopter Has Flown Its Last President Into Retirement

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 21, 2021

Here Is What Happened The Last Time The U.S. Capitol Was Stormed Over Two Centuries Ago

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Here Is What Happened The Last Time The U.S. Capitol Was Stormed Over Two Centuries Ago Here Is What Happened The Last Time The U.S. Capitol Was Stormed Over Two Centuries Ago

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 8, 2021

Laser Weapons On The Battlefield Of Tomorrow: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Laser Weapons On The Battlefield Of Tomorrow: Separating Fact From Fiction Laser Weapons On The Battlefield Of Tomorrow: Separating Fact From Fiction

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 4, 2020

How The Once Elusive Dream Of Laser Weapons Suddenly Became A Reality

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How The Once Elusive Dream Of Laser Weapons Suddenly Became A Reality How The Once Elusive Dream Of Laser Weapons Suddenly Became A Reality

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

The A-7 Attack Jet’s Head Up Display Was A Revolution In Air Combat Tech

The A-7 Attack Jet’s Head Up Display Was A Revolution In Air Combat Tech The A-7 Attack Jet’s Head Up Display Was A Revolution In Air Combat Tech

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 28, 2020

No, The F-117 Never Had Air-To-Air Capability, But One Did Get A Radar

No, The F-117 Never Had Air-To-Air Capability, But One Did Get A Radar No, The F-117 Never Had Air-To-Air Capability, But One Did Get A Radar

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers

Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers Here’s What This Panoramic Windowed Room Does On American Aircraft Carriers

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

This Workhorse Huey Rescue Helicopter Flew President Reagan As Marine One In Its Previous Life

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This Workhorse Huey Rescue Helicopter Flew President Reagan As Marine One In Its Previous Life This Workhorse Huey Rescue Helicopter Flew President Reagan As Marine One In Its Previous Life

By Joe Copalman

Updated on Feb 23, 2020

B-1B Bombers Can No Longer Fly At Low-Level And Their Annual Flight Hours Have Been Restricted

B-1B Bombers Can No Longer Fly At Low-Level And Their Annual Flight Hours Have Been Restricted B-1B Bombers Can No Longer Fly At Low-Level And Their Annual Flight Hours Have Been Restricted

By Stephen Walker

Updated on Feb 14, 2020

This Presentation On America’s Secret MiG Squadron By The Man Who Built It Is Incredible

This Presentation On America’s Secret MiG Squadron By The Man Who Built It Is Incredible This Presentation On America’s Secret MiG Squadron By The Man Who Built It Is Incredible

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

Famous Military Dog Conan Who Chased ISIS Leader Al Baghdadi Gets Medal At The White House

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Famous Military Dog Conan Who Chased ISIS Leader Al Baghdadi Gets Medal At The White House Famous Military Dog Conan Who Chased ISIS Leader Al Baghdadi Gets Medal At The White House

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 25, 2019