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British Biplane: The Story Of The Sopwith Camel

This First World War-era aircraft has a fascinating backstory.

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Which Aircraft Does The Indian Air Force Fly?

India has the world's fourth largest Air Force.

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Roaring Twenties: The 5 Fighter Jets From The MiG-21 Through To The MiG-29

Many of these Soviet-built fighters remain in service today.

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Which Fighter Jets Are Operated By The Argentine Air Force?

The force's fleet includes just two combat aircraft types.

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How Do Fighter Jet Pilots Get Their Callsigns?

A brief history of call sign designating and a look at how they're assigned today.

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5 Fun Facts About The Smoke Used In Military Air Displays

Since the 1960s, smoke has become a main staple of military air display shows.

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Which Fighter Jets Are In The Royal Canadian Air Force's Fleet?

The Air Force primarily operates two types of fighters.

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Head-Up Displays On Military Aircraft: 5 Fun Facts

From the beginning of military HUDs to the latest advanced features.

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Advanced Attack Helicopter: 5 Things You Didn't Know About The Boeing AH-64 Apache

Since 1987, the Apache has played an integral role in conflicts around the world.

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The Biggest Failures In The World Of Fighter Jets

Several fighter jet concepts never made it to production.

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What's The Difference Between The KAI T-50 & The FA-50?

The KAI T-50 is a Korean-built jet trainer, modified for combat with the FA-50.

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Top 5: The Largest Military Air Bases In The USA

A Look at the USA's largest military installations by surface area supporting air operations.

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North Korean Fighter Jets: What's In The Fleet Of The People's Army Air Force?

The air force operates a handful of Russian and Chinese-made fighters.

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US Air Force Salary: How Much Do Employees Earn?

Officers and enlisted personnel can earn a broad array of salaries.

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Ranked: The 6 Biggest Air Force Bases In Florida

Florida is home to six air force bases of various sizes.

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Air Force Pararescue: What Do They Do?

A basic explainer into the US Air Force's elite pararescuers or PJs.

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Explained: The Variants & Operators Of The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

A look at the variants of the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor.

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5 Military Aircraft Types That Play A Key Role In The Italian Air Force's Diverse Fleet

Delving into the Italian Air Force's vital aircraft: combat, tanker, training, helicopters, and recon.

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Timeline: 5 Key Milestones That Have Defined The History Of Military Aviation

These moments played a pivotal role in shaping military aviation today.

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A Look At All The Variants Of The Pilatus PC-12

A true 'workhorse' of an aircraft.

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