Author: Crew Daily
The following video portrays the reaction of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen; Sergeant Leslie Edwards the AC mechanic for 617 BS, 477 BG and USAAF. In this rare video he was given the opportunity to experience the F-22 Raptors take off from the JBE-R Base located in Alaska. The expression and his smile seeing these Raptors breaking the speed of sound say it all. At 2.47 of this video there is even the interview of this old Tuskegee pilot in which he explains his own emotions and thoughts on seeing as to how far have United States come in…
US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron consistent of Thunderbirds is assigned to 57th wing based in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. These Thunderbirds aerobatic team was first created back in 1953 and is the third oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. This air force aerobatic team performed its first air show on July 7th of 1953. The following video is of the 2015’s air force demonstration that starts off with three aircrafts and then further joined in by a fourth. The training includes a total of 6 aircrafts with one additional being in reserve. US Air Force has…
Flying a jet for the US Air Force is certainly one of the greatest privileges for any US citizen. While it may be an honor it is also one of the most intense jobs in this world. To man an aircraft that is of several million dollars while carrying enough fire power to wipe any city from the face of very earth ; requires not only years of harsh training ad practice but also nerves of steel. While flying an aircraft that is able to move at speeds several times faster than speed of sound is difficult in its own…
During the 2011’s Experimental Aircraft Association’s Air Venture Convention being held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the military F-16 jet happened to overshot at the end of the runway and crashed into the nearby grass. The aircraft was landing after its flight with Alabama Air National Guard but was unable to slow down on its way back even after the runway ended. According to the investigation and news form Air Force; fogging was the main reason for the F-16’s overrun. The reason that F-16 ran off until the end of the runway of the Wittman Regional Airport was that during the landing,…
Chuck Yeager; real name Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager is the former member of the US air force who is known to be the flying ace and record setting test pilot of the air force. In 1947, Chuck became officially the first pilot in the world to have surpassed the speed of sound barrier in his level flight. His career at the start of World War 2 was of a Private form where he then enlisted for pilot training and was promoted to the rank of Flight Officer. He was the pilot for the P-51 Fighter aircraft. On October 14th, 19947;…
The following video is of February 19th, 2016 that presents he renowned Hollywood actor; Hugh Jackman flying in the US Air Force F-16 D Fighting Falcon aircraft. The aircraft belongs to 301st Fighter wing of the naval Air Station located a t the Fort Worth Joint Reverse Base. Before the actor had his take off, he interviewed with NBC News and told them, “I am very, very excited for this. I am felling a little bit nervous but I am aware of the fact and the rarity of this moment of opportunity. I am very grateful to Air Force for…
RAF (Royal Air Force) happens to be the first ever independent air force in the world. RAF celebrated its 100 years anniversary for being the longest serving air force in the world with its spectacular aerial parade of over 100 aircrafts that flew over Buckingham Palace on July 10th, 2018. In celebrating this glorious anniversary event, RAF presented the splendid flyover of aircrafts which included not only brand new F-35s but also the vintage Spitfires. The event was glorified when the Royal Family also made presence to observe and celebrate this event. England is one of the world’s only countries…
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II belongs to a family of single engine aircraft jets that are used for ground attacking. The aircraft belongs to the second generation of aircrafts that do short take off and do vertical landing or simply called STOVL. This STOVL system is designed by Boeing since the nineties. The Harrier II is actually an advance version of its predecessor model Hawker Siddeley Harrier. Hawker II is used as a light plane for attack or for many other small role aircrafts. They are generally loaded onto aircraft carriers or large sized amphibious assault ships. The aircraft…
Following are some of the spectacular and amazing pictures of the stunning air show performance by Singapore Air Force during the 2018’s Air Force Show held in Singapore. Indonesian Air Force presents their stunning aerobatic display at the Singapore Airshow. The team is consistent of Jupiter team in KT-1B aircrafts. Another stunning display of Aerobatic maneuvering during the Singapore Airshow by Indonesian Air Force Team at the Air Show. Amazing display by a royal Malaysian Air Force SU-30 MKM aircraft as it releases the flares during the Singapore Airshow. F-16C Aircraft performing a maneuver manned by pilots of Republic of…
Pilots from all over the American air force bases gathered at the Fort Lauderdale located in Florida to present their stunning aerial skills at the Fort Lauderdale Airshow of 2018. The pictures of this Airshow are as follows. An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft performing during Fort Lauderdale Airshow. The show was comprised of some of the USA’s greatest military jet demonstrations along with display from parachute teams, civilian aerobatic acts and formation flight team maneuvers. Stunning aerial display by the Geico Skytypers at the Fort Lauderdale Airshow in Florida. F/A-18F Super Hornet presenting its jet fighter flight at the Fort…