A new Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space was appointed Nov. 18 to lead the way in innovation in Space. Dr. Troy Meink assumed his new role with the goal of championing the space mission across the DOD, he said, while ensuring cooperation among various DoD, intelligence, civil, commercial and international communities. … Dowiedz się więcej
This week, the two biggest transport planes in the IAF met for a complex training session: aerial refueling for heavy planes. During the training session, the Hercules C-130 aircrews and the Boeing 707 aircrews practiced this complex capability that constitutes an essential part of the strategic arm of the IDF Shani Pomes The Hercules C-130 … Dowiedz się więcej
Royal Air Force C130 Hercules, call-sign “Pag-asa 47” or “there is still hope” in Filipino, has delivered 200 tonnes of essential humanitarian aid across the Philippines in just 10 days. Since the small team of Hercules aircrew and support staff arrived from RAF Brize Norton on 19 November, they have worked with gritty dedication to … Dowiedz się więcej
The Navy’s only working airship recently flew over Baltimore’s skies, drawing the attention of residents and media. The airship also attracted two Navy veterans familiar with airships of the past. Chuck Myers, an aviation veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, joined Wymand Howard, a Vietnam War veteran specializing in surface warfare, on … Dowiedz się więcej
Members from the Shropshire branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society were put through their paces by the instructors from 60(R) Squadron and the Bell 412 Simulator as part of a visit to the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury. The eleven strong group who were a mixture of aviators, engineers and enthusiasts enjoyed … Dowiedz się więcej
The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260 million upgrade programme. The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260M upgrade programme. Pictures released today show crews from 33 and 230 Squadrons carrying out training flights of the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson … Dowiedz się więcej