Nellis Open House 2014 – Aviation Nation
Nevada’s largest free event, (and my personal favorite show of the year) was back this year at Nellis AFB from November 8-9. After a one year hiatus, this incredible show roared back to life...
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Noble Arrow 2014 at BA116 Luxeuil-St. Saveur from Peter Boschert
The NATO Response Force (NRF) is a force, consisting of Air- Ground- and Sea-forces, which reacts immediately when NATO is requiring them. The aim is to have a force which can react fast of...
Simsbury Airport Opens Its Doors
Airports don’t seem to be as accessible nor as enticing as they once were. Now, the wonder of flight is often contained behind tall chain link fences that feature “No Trespassing” signs every few...
40 Years Panavia Tornado
Panavia Tornado celebrates 40 years of flight this week in Manching, Germany the site of the aircraft’s maiden test flight on August 14th 1974. It is a story which has seen the Panavia Tornado...
Atlantic City, NJ Thunder over the Boardwalk Air Show 2014
Grab the kids, grab the cooler, grab the beach blanket, chairs and umbrella, and let’s head to the beach. It’s time for the twelfth annual Atlantic City, NJ “Thunder over the Boardwalk” Air Show;...
Operation Red Flag/Nellis AFB 1978-today
This exercise is taking place at Nellis Air Force Base (at the northwestern edge of Las Vegas) 3-4 times a year since 1975. Red Flag is organized by the United States Air Force Warfare...
Raptors, Reapers and Reunions – Holloman AFB Open House 2014
It had been almost two and a half years since the gates of Holloman AFB were open to the public and airshow performers had taken to the skies over south central New Mexico. Holloman...
Peter Boschert in Spangdahlem for Combined Resolve II
The Warthog back in Germany – A-10C of the 124th FW / 190th FS at Spangdahlem Air Base. Airmen and seven A-10C airplanes of the Idaho Air National Guard were sent for the exercise...
Red Flag 14-2
Nellis AFB is hosting Red Flag 14-2. The increase in military aircraft activity began March 3rd and runs through March 14th. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air, space,...
Flying Yankees Begin A New Mission in 2013
The 103rd Airlift Wing (AW) of the Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG) celebrates 90 years of flying heritage in 2013. This milestone takes place as the Wing transitions from a period of uncertainty to...
Reno Air Races 1964 to 50th Anniversary
There have been few events in sports that manage to last 50 years. Fortunately the National Championship Air Races at Reno are one of them. This year will mark the 50th running of...
Força Aérea Portuguesa
The history of the Força Aérea Portuguesa (FAP – Portuguese Air Force) goes back to 1911 when a balloon company was founded. The first aircraft did not arrive till the early twenties but during...
