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5 Iconic Aircraft Of The Korean War

The Korean War was a period of major development for jet fighters and helicopters and obsolescence for WWII bombers.

While helicopters had flown since the 1920s, the US Army finally made them militarily useful in World War II.

A Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) is the highest NCO rank in the United States Air Force (USAF).

A handshake agreement for more F-35s prompts a look at examples of recent F-35 action worldwide.

There are now multiple examples of “manned” and “unmanned” Air Force aircraft actually being optionally crewed.

Many advanced military aircraft were never exported – to protect the technology and sometimes because it was beyond other country’s requirements.

The 412th is at the forefront of US Air Force aircraft testing and evaluation, including testing the new NGAD and B-21 Raider aircraft.

The newest lot will be delivered by the summer of 2028.

As the Air Force (and other services) introduces new aircraft, various types of aircraft are expected to retire before 2030.

The USAF wants Congress to approve a $217.5 billion budget for 2025.