Last American World War II Fighter Ace Dies at 103
Donald McPherson, a Nebraska native and decorated Navy aviator, was one of only 11 aces from the VF-83 squadron.
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Canada Set To Buy 88 F-35 Fighters
The purchase marks the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 30 years.
Pratt and Whitney Gets $4.4 Billion To Develop F-35 Engines
F-35 prices continue to climb; officials look to rein in cost.
U.S. Air Force is Short 1,650 Pilots, Report Says
The shortage of fighter pilots has prompted the service to staff operational units with field grade officers, a service official said.
Watch: Dassault Pilots Streak Falcon 8X Through Star Wars Canyon
‘The Falcon got through that canyon like I don’t think any other business jet could.’
U.S. Gives ‘Green Light’ To Talk Of Fighter Swap In Ukraine
Discussions of resupplying Ukraine’s air defenses come as Russia’s quest for air superiority lags amid reported air force losses.
Air Force Secretary Sets Timeline For Manned, Unmanned Teaming
The U.S. Air Force’s concept of manned, unmanned teaming could emerge in “roughly the same time frame” as the service’s forthcoming Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter currently in production, the service’s top official said Tuesday. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed Tuesday that when it comes to exploring the use of pairing unmanned air […]
South Korea Grounds F-35 Fleet After Emergency Belly Landing
The pilot did not eject during the incident, remaining in the aircraft to land it.
