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US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight

The final flight of KC-10A 83-0078 provides a chance to look back at the KC-10A Extender’s contributions.

AEW&C aircraft are the eyes in the skies for air forces around the world and are some of the most expensive aircraft in service.

Despite tragic teething issues, the V-22 Osprey keeps soldiering on. Simple Flying examines what makes it unique amongst US military warbirds.

The C-130 is still serving the USAF after 69 years. A major reason for this longevity is the plane’s amazing versatility.

In spite of Turkey’s ties with Russia, it remains a U.S. ally via NATO. Now, its KAAN fighter is attempting to rival America’s F-35.

Like the F-16, the A-10 Warthog is over 50 years old. Also like the F-16, the A-10 hasn’t remained frozen in time, but has been continually improved.

In the A-10 Demo Team’s last season, the A-10 will participate in some of EAA AirVenture Oshkosk’s week of airshows.

USAF brass wants to retire the A-10. That won’t please American ground troops, who’ll miss the Warthog’s close air support (CAS) capabilities.

The US Air Force is working to update all her platforms in three hours or less because “data is the weapon”.

The F-16 celebrates its golden anniversary this year. However, the plane hasn’t remained frozen in time, but rather has continued to evolve.