Two 'insanely loud' RAF Typhoons scramble to escort passenger jet safely into airport
The Typhoons were launched from RAF Coningsby after a Scandinavian Airlines jet lost communications on its way to Manchester Airport.
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Middle East RAF Typhoons drop Paveway IV bombs against Houthi locations in Yemen
But Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says the British and American strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen do not represent an escalation.
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USA Britain calls US a steadfast ally and supports US retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria
US forces conducted airstrikes on Friday in Iraq and Syria on more than 85 targets, a move supported by the United Kingdom.
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Aircraft RAF Voyager aircraft's 160mph tyre blow-out captured in dramatic footage
The aircraft was taking part in an American-based aerial combat exercise when the incident took place.
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USA RAF Lakenheath issues warning to people aiming laser pointers at military aircraft
The Suffolk-based US Air Force 58th Fighter Wing reminds the public about the dangers and legal ramifications of lasing low-flying aircraft.
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TV Masters of the Air star says it was a privilege to bring to life the heroic stories of WW2 aircrew
The show depicts the 100th Bombardment Group, part of the USAAF's Eighth Air Force, which flew more than 300 combat missions over Europe.
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RAF RAF Typhoons destroyed all Houthi rebel targets during second wave of strikes, PM says
Four Typhoon FGR4 aircraft hit multiple targets using their Paveway IV precision-guided bombs in response to continued attacks on shipping.
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Ukraine Should the US donate A-10 close air support jets to the Ukrainian armed forces?
The head of ground forces in Ukraine has ignited the debate around what types of Western aircraft should next be donated to his country.
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Royals What does Prince Harry have in common with Tom Cruise, Buzz Aldrin and Elon Musk?
Harry has been inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation, he is alongside actors, billionaires and astronauts.
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USA USS Dwight D Eisenhower skilfully carries out a replenishment at sea
A video taken at sea shows the USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft having a replenishment operation carried out.
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Aircraft Video shows F/A-18 Super Hornets' amazing night take-off from US aircraft carrier
Footage released on social media shows F/A-18s taking off into the night sky from the USS Dwight D Eisenhower.
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USA When the USS Gerald R Ford launched a heavy sled into the James River
The US Navy's most technologically advanced carrier has been testing its electromagnetic aircraft launch system in a very innovative way.
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Ukraine Ukraine's destruction of £235m Russian aircraft likely to affect long-term mission, MOD says
The MOD believes Ukraine has successfully shot down a Russian £235m A-50 AWACS aircraft, one of its most valuable war machines.
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RAF Red Flag: RAF Typhoon jets arrive in US to be tested in huge multinational air combat exercise
The exercise staged out of Nellis Air Force Base involves advanced aerial combat drills, to prepare the aircrew for demanding missions.
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USA Active-duty US Air Force F-16 pilot makes history after being crowned Miss America
Madison Marsh is a second lieutenant in the USAF and flies the F-16D Fighting Falcon.
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Aircraft Typhoon: The RAF's primary multi-role fighter jet that packs a mighty punch
While some modern warplanes rely more on their agility, the Typhoon is all about payload and power.