Alex Hollings
@alexhollings52.bsky.social
Award winning journalist, video content creator, AirPower guy
New SEAPOWER is live! Let's talk about the (admittedly crazy sounding) idea to issue Letters of Marque to private military groups in the event of a war with China... and why it might not be as crazy as it sounds: youtu.be/TgGVttwEi1I?...
Could American PIRATES help win a war with China?
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April 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New SEAPOWER is live! Let's talk about the (admittedly crazy sounding) idea to issue Letters of Marque to private military groups in the event of a war with China... and why it might not be as crazy as it sounds: youtu.be/TgGVttwEi1I?...
New video is live! I was recently asked why the F-22 has a gold tinted canopy — and the answer is a lot cooler than just blocking some sunlight: youtu.be/KFqvVhaOrDU?...
The incredible stealth tech behind tinted cockpit canopies
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April 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New video is live! I was recently asked why the F-22 has a gold tinted canopy — and the answer is a lot cooler than just blocking some sunlight: youtu.be/KFqvVhaOrDU?...
Here’s my article about it: t.co/ZAZHmYGSMK
April 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Here’s my article about it: t.co/ZAZHmYGSMK
Did we just get a glimpse of one of the NGAD technology demonstrators in the new Air Force recruiting commercial?
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April 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Did we just get a glimpse of one of the NGAD technology demonstrators in the new Air Force recruiting commercial?
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(I’ve brightened these images for more detail)
New video is live! Ukraine's F-16s are now flying daily offensive and defensive combat operations: youtu.be/pg2IhAAYy6E?...
Ukraine's F-16s are now flying multiple combat missions per day
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April 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New video is live! Ukraine's F-16s are now flying daily offensive and defensive combat operations: youtu.be/pg2IhAAYy6E?...
New AirPower is live! Let’s answer some of your most pressing questions about America’s new stealth fighter: Boeing’s F-47 youtu.be/nX0F06Dgpkc?...
Answering YOUR questions about Boeing's new F-47 stealth fighter
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March 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
New AirPower is live! Let’s answer some of your most pressing questions about America’s new stealth fighter: Boeing’s F-47 youtu.be/nX0F06Dgpkc?...
The US is reportedly going to award the Navy’s F/A-XX contract as soon as this week: youtu.be/C9r2a84R1uo?...
BREAKING: US set to announce ANOTHER new stealth fighter (the Navy's F/A-XX)
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March 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The US is reportedly going to award the Navy’s F/A-XX contract as soon as this week: youtu.be/C9r2a84R1uo?...
New AirPower is live! Let’s talk about America’s new drone-killing air-to-air interceptor and why it’s such a big deal: youtu.be/gWtX4FgwS44?...
America's newest air-to-air missile is a drone's worst nightmare
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March 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
New AirPower is live! Let’s talk about America’s new drone-killing air-to-air interceptor and why it’s such a big deal: youtu.be/gWtX4FgwS44?...
America’s new stealth fighter will be the Boeing F-47: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-5l...
BREAKING: America's new STEALTH FIGHER is the Boeing F-47!
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March 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
America’s new stealth fighter will be the Boeing F-47: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-5l...
If anyone’s watching the Twelve Hours of Sebring race today, pay extra close attention to the safety car (Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing) — my brother’s driving it!
March 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If anyone’s watching the Twelve Hours of Sebring race today, pay extra close attention to the safety car (Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing) — my brother’s driving it!
I was approached by a literary agent about writing a book about a specific facet of aviation history and I’m torn.
I love the idea of writing another book…but my schedule is limited. Would you guys prefer I spent any available time I have on videos, or would you buy a book?
I love the idea of writing another book…but my schedule is limited. Would you guys prefer I spent any available time I have on videos, or would you buy a book?
a woman is holding a red book titled how to write a good song
ALT: a woman is holding a red book titled how to write a good song
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March 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I was approached by a literary agent about writing a book about a specific facet of aviation history and I’m torn.
I love the idea of writing another book…but my schedule is limited. Would you guys prefer I spent any available time I have on videos, or would you buy a book?
I love the idea of writing another book…but my schedule is limited. Would you guys prefer I spent any available time I have on videos, or would you buy a book?
This is an objectively bad take. America’s defensive support of Europe, like its effort to stabilize shipping lanes the world over (and more) aren’t acts of charity — they’re the source of much of America’s diplomatic leverage.
Influence is geopolitical currency.
Influence is geopolitical currency.
March 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This is an objectively bad take. America’s defensive support of Europe, like its effort to stabilize shipping lanes the world over (and more) aren’t acts of charity — they’re the source of much of America’s diplomatic leverage.
Influence is geopolitical currency.
Influence is geopolitical currency.
Quick comparison I whipped up for the original F-15A versus today’s F-15EX.
The value of these changes aren’t just about replacing gauges with screens, but streamlining the way information flows to our pilots, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on what matters.
The value of these changes aren’t just about replacing gauges with screens, but streamlining the way information flows to our pilots, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on what matters.
March 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Quick comparison I whipped up for the original F-15A versus today’s F-15EX.
The value of these changes aren’t just about replacing gauges with screens, but streamlining the way information flows to our pilots, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on what matters.
The value of these changes aren’t just about replacing gauges with screens, but streamlining the way information flows to our pilots, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on what matters.
The guys at Hermeus were kind enough to provide me with 3D models of their Quarterhorse and Dark Horse hypersonic aircraft for a video that I’m working on!
I may not be able to print in titanium like they can, but I’m still stoked to get these printing!
I may not be able to print in titanium like they can, but I’m still stoked to get these printing!
March 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The guys at Hermeus were kind enough to provide me with 3D models of their Quarterhorse and Dark Horse hypersonic aircraft for a video that I’m working on!
I may not be able to print in titanium like they can, but I’m still stoked to get these printing!
I may not be able to print in titanium like they can, but I’m still stoked to get these printing!
New video is live! Let’s talk about just how cool the B-1B could have gotten…
youtu.be/1_yEzJR9bH8?...
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B-1R: The world's BIGGEST air superiority fighter?!
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March 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
New video is live! Let’s talk about just how cool the B-1B could have gotten…
youtu.be/1_yEzJR9bH8?...
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And the custom magnetic stand is incredible in itself!
March 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
And the custom magnetic stand is incredible in itself!
Just got home and had this incredible piece of custom cutlery waiting for me!
A few months ago, I reached out to Hintze Custom Knives and asked if he could build a Klingon D’k Tahg… and he told me he wasn’t sure, but he’d try.
I would call this a RESOUNDING success!
A few months ago, I reached out to Hintze Custom Knives and asked if he could build a Klingon D’k Tahg… and he told me he wasn’t sure, but he’d try.
I would call this a RESOUNDING success!
March 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Just got home and had this incredible piece of custom cutlery waiting for me!
A few months ago, I reached out to Hintze Custom Knives and asked if he could build a Klingon D’k Tahg… and he told me he wasn’t sure, but he’d try.
I would call this a RESOUNDING success!
A few months ago, I reached out to Hintze Custom Knives and asked if he could build a Klingon D’k Tahg… and he told me he wasn’t sure, but he’d try.
I would call this a RESOUNDING success!
I look like I flew to Denver to teach a community college class about the history of low observable aviation. 😂
March 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I look like I flew to Denver to teach a community college class about the history of low observable aviation. 😂
In case anyone’s forgotten, Hamas is an Iranian proxy. Iran considers Russia a “strategic partner,” with the two nations deepening ties significantly since the onset of the invasion of Ukraine.
The binding agent between these groups is a shared opposition to the United States.
The binding agent between these groups is a shared opposition to the United States.
March 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
In case anyone’s forgotten, Hamas is an Iranian proxy. Iran considers Russia a “strategic partner,” with the two nations deepening ties significantly since the onset of the invasion of Ukraine.
The binding agent between these groups is a shared opposition to the United States.
The binding agent between these groups is a shared opposition to the United States.
The Martin Baker ejection seat may be able to handle my weight… but I don’t think you’d be able to close the canopy of the F-16 with me in it…
March 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The Martin Baker ejection seat may be able to handle my weight… but I don’t think you’d be able to close the canopy of the F-16 with me in it…
Lockheed Martin’s new CMMT cruise missile with a big doofy oaf for scale.
March 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Lockheed Martin’s new CMMT cruise missile with a big doofy oaf for scale.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, asking someone what they think of the F-35 is an excellent way to quickly assess their media literacy.
Also, F-35s have officially crossed 1 million flight hours.
Also, F-35s have officially crossed 1 million flight hours.
March 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, asking someone what they think of the F-35 is an excellent way to quickly assess their media literacy.
Also, F-35s have officially crossed 1 million flight hours.
Also, F-35s have officially crossed 1 million flight hours.
New images (and render) of Lockheed Martin’s CMMT™ (pronounced “comet”) low-cost air vehicles being unveiled today.
The drop test shown in the third image was to demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with Rapid Dragon
The drop test shown in the third image was to demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with Rapid Dragon
March 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New images (and render) of Lockheed Martin’s CMMT™ (pronounced “comet”) low-cost air vehicles being unveiled today.
The drop test shown in the third image was to demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with Rapid Dragon
The drop test shown in the third image was to demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with Rapid Dragon
I'll be on the road next week to attend the AFA Warfare Symposium in Denver, so I've got the next two episodes of AirPower recorded and turned over for edit:
Next Week: Turning the Bone into the B-1R
Week After: Why the YF-23 lost the ATF competition
Next Week: Turning the Bone into the B-1R
Week After: Why the YF-23 lost the ATF competition
a fighter jet is flying through a blue sky with clouds
ALT: a fighter jet is flying through a blue sky with clouds
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February 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I'll be on the road next week to attend the AFA Warfare Symposium in Denver, so I've got the next two episodes of AirPower recorded and turned over for edit:
Next Week: Turning the Bone into the B-1R
Week After: Why the YF-23 lost the ATF competition
Next Week: Turning the Bone into the B-1R
Week After: Why the YF-23 lost the ATF competition
Whether you call the dome Iron or Gold… building an Air Defense shield around America is a much bigger job than some would have you believe: youtu.be/iRN1Eg5j7ZM?...
Is the Golden (Iron) Dome for America plan actually possible?
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February 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Whether you call the dome Iron or Gold… building an Air Defense shield around America is a much bigger job than some would have you believe: youtu.be/iRN1Eg5j7ZM?...