Category: fighters

Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC 24) commences for the Royal Australian Air Force – Part One

Photos and story by David Campion The fourth biannual AWIC is well underway for 2024. The six-month course will comprise the following Diamond series of exercises: • Diamond Shield 14th March to 27th March • Diamond Spear 14th May...

NATO Turns 75 Years Old in 2024 – An Air Forces Review

One of NATO’s own E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft in its 50th Anniversary color scheme – 25 years ago. Story and Photos by Ken Kula On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed by twelve countries...

Red Flag 24-1 Report

Article and photographs by Del Laughery Most everyone acquainted with military aviation in the United States is familiar with the Red Flag exercises that occur periodically – typically three times each year – at Nellis AFB, Nevada, a military...

CVW-2 Homecoming

Story and photography by Steve Lewis Carrier Air Wing Two recently returned home from a scheduled four-month cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) to the Western Pacific, which saw port visits in the Republic of South Korea, Singapore,...

A Look Back at Reading World War 2 Weekend 2023 By Don Linn

The Commemorative Air Force SBD-5 climbs to altitude as it departs Reading Airport to begin the Friday afternoon show. Photos and article by Don Linn The Reading World War 2 Weekend shows are one of the best warbirds displays...

A Visit to the Flying Eagles… Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122

Story and photography by Peter Boschert The Flying Eagles were formed in January 1999 as Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122), the first squadron to use the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The squadron has a long history, formed in May 1950...

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