The National Interest on MSN2d
America’s A-10 Warthog Is Still at War Against the Islamic State
According to U.S. Central Command, these jets were tasked with supporting ground forces in eliminating ISIS fighters within a cave. Although the American-made A-10 Thunderbolt II is nearing its fifth ...
The National Interest15d
The A-1 Skyraider Was America’s First Close Air Support Fighter
That’s because the Pentagon needed a plane that could fly low and hover for protracted periods over a battlefield—a niche that jets couldn’t fill. In other words, the A-1 was America’s original Close ...
National Interest on MSN22d
The A-10 Thunderbolt II Now Has a Real 'End Date'
However, Secretary Frank Kendall noted that sustaining the aging aircraft could be ... joined the frontlines of the Vietnam ...
Military Aviation History on MSN6d
Combat Tree | The system that made the F 4 the deadliest fighter
In the early 1960s, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom arrived on the scene. Revolutionary for its time, the Phantom was fast, technologically advanced and multirole capable. From day one of the ...
Boston Herald12d
Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
Captain Richard Stratton, a Vietnam War Navy veteran from Quincy, died in mid-January. He was 93. Before his funeral on Saturday, military aircraft were arriving at Boston Logan, and Gov.
Janesville Gazette13d
Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
BOSTON — U.S. military aircraft were spotted landing at Boston ... who spent more than six years in captivity during the Vietnam War. Captain Richard Stratton, a Vietnam War Navy veteran from ...
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Walt Peffer, Douglas County assessor and Vietnam War veteran, dies at 78, officials say
THE Walt Peffer, the Douglas County assessor and a Vietnam War veteran, has died, officials said. Peffer passed after a short bout with cancer, Douglas County officials said. The 78-year-old was a ...
Reuters28d
Vietnam considers removing barriers for China-made COMAC aircraft to operate in country
HANOI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Vietnam government said late on Wednesday that it will consider removing regulatory hurdles to allow aircraft manufactured by Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC to ...
VietNamNet23d
Vietnam boosts US imports as Vietjet secures Asia’s largest aircraft deal
Vietnam is ramping up its imports from the US, spending billions on critical goods like Boeing aircraft and high-tech machinery, as it aims to balance trade and strengthen strategic ties. Nguyen Thi ...
Tuoi Tre news27d
Vietnam considers removing barriers for China-made COMAC aircraft to operate in country
Photo: Reuters HANOI -- The Vietnam government said late on Wednesday that it will consider removing regulatory hurdles to allow aircraft manufactured by Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC to ...
The Straits Times27d
Vietnam considers removing barriers for China-made Comac aircraft to operate in country
HANOI - The Vietnam government said late on Jan 15 that it will consider removing regulatory hurdles to allow aircraft manufactured by Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac to operate in the country.