Category: fighters

Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Scrapbook

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was earned the nickname of “Viper” over time; the first flight of the type occurred in 1974. Photos by William Ellison, Tim Adams, Bob Finch, Don Linn, Scott Jankowski, Scott Zeno and Ken Kula Lockheed...

U. S. Navy and Marines “CAG” Aircraft Scrapbook

“AA-100” is a Grumman F-14D Tomcat assigned to the Navy’s VF-11 fighter squadron. One or two aircraft in a Navy or Marine Corps squadron wear what has been called CAG (Carrier Air Group) colors, … special markings denoting a...

Aviation’s Greatest Gathering: Why AirVenture 2026 Should Be on Your Radar

Story and photos by Steve Lewis Oshkosh Aviation’s Greatest Gathering: Why AirVenture 2026 Should Be on Your Radar For as long as I can remember, one aviation pilgrimage sat at the very top of my bucket list — the...

SPOTTING MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski My hometown airport of General Mitchell International does see a good number of military movements with the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) Avflight handling the majority of traffic. Milwaukee is also home to the...

Colors! Military Aircraft Wearing Special Color Schemes – Volume 1

RNLAF J-002 F-16AM – 65 Years 323 (Diana) Squadron Photos by: Ken Kula, Tim Adams, Scott Jankowski, Shawn Byers, Scott Zeno and Bob Finch  US Navy Grumman KA-6D  USMC EA-6B Prowler – VMAQ-1 USAF F-15E Strike Eagle – 334th...

Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics – Cuartro-Vientos Air Base, Madrid Spain

  A Spanish Air Force F-104G Starfighter at Madrid, at Spain’s Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Cuatro-Vientos Air Base). Photos by Roland Dansereau Boeing KC-97G air tanker Spain’s Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Cuartro-Vientos Air Base in...

Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center

Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard Story and photos by Ken Middleton The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) is located at Morris Air National Guard...

Radial Engine Round Up – Military Single Engined Aircraft

Photos by Tim Adams, Scott Jankowski, Del Laughery, Don Linn, Bob Finch and Ken Kula Radial aircraft engines have been around since the beginning of powered flight. Usually, air cooled cylinders are attached in a circular pattern around the...

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