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After Stealing an Air Force, ISIS Found Itself Quickly Grounded Between 2013 and 2017 a small number of L-39 light attack jets at a Syrian air force base east of Aleppo changed hands several times. Here's What You Need To Remember: In 2017 forces loyal to the Syrian regime recaptured Ksheesh air base from ISIS. It’s possible some L-39s were still at the base at the time. Between 2013 and 2017 a small number of L-39 light attack jets at a Syrian air force base east of Aleppo changed hands several times. Syrian rebels captured them from the Syrian air force. Then Islamic State militants seiz...

LTC (Ret) Dickie Howard McCleney

In world war ii, the tuskegee airmen fought for america while fighting segregation at home. in a new documentary, robin roberts explores their bravery. she saw that bravery in her father. >> reporter: their historic achievements would inspire great change in the military and at home. my dad was in the 477th medium bombardment group. our war, my dad said, was also fighting bigotry, prejudice and segregation. the men of the 99th are used as escorts. one of the riskiest roles in air combat. their job was to protect white pilots flying in b-17 and b-24 bombers. >> round of ten. keep your eyes open...

F-35 Demo Team Forced To Cut Airshow Appearances Due To Fleet-Wide Engine Issues F-35 Demo Team Forced To Cut Airshow Appearances Due To Fleet-Wide Engine Issues An F-35A of the 388th FW based at Hill Air Force Base. (Image credit: U.S. Air Force) The 2021 air show schedule for the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team was cut by about one-third because of engine issue. The F-35 Demo Team will not display the capabilities of the F-35A at all the 22 performances initially schedule between April and December 2021. In fact, the Air Combat Command, had to cut the number of 2021 show...

Super Bowl bomber flyover that lasts seconds takes months to plan Follow Us Question of the Day Military aircraft perform a flyover during the single of the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) more > By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times - Monday, February 8, 2021 A Super Bowl flyover that sent three Air Force bombers streaking over Raymond Jam...