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Stefano D'Urso
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Aviation nerd, Industrial Enginering grad, now Aerospace Eng. student, freelance journalist and amateur photographer. Contributor to @theaviationist.com
Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour leads a formation alongside British carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and other allied naval vessels during the final day of Exercise Med Strike 2025 in the Ionian Sea. From May 5 to 11, 2025, two NATO carrier strike groups operated jointly in a high-intensity scenario.
May 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Exclusive: First Japanese F-35B Makes Maiden Flight

The aircraft is the first of 42 F-35B Lightning IIs that will be delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force.

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Exclusive: First Japanese F-35B Makes Maiden Flight
The aircraft is the first of 42 F-35B Lightning IIs that will be delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japanese F-35B BX-1successfully
theaviationist.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Blue Angel Opposing Solo #6 showing off the belly of the beast
🧑‍✈️Piloted by: LT Connor O’Donnell
🛩️Aircraft: Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
🗂️S/N: 165539
#blueangels #usnavy #navy #boeing #fa18 #aviation #aviationphotography #avgeek #airshow #sanfrancisco #fleetweek #california #usa #fujifilm
May 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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MiG-29 (9.13), 74 white, of the 114. Tactical Aviation Brigade, with standard three-tone grey digital camo scheme and quick identification markings.
May 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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The Overlooked Role of the Vought RF-8A and VFP-62 in the Cuban Missile Crisis

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps RF-8A Crusaders played an important, often forgotten, high-speed low-level and dangerous recon role during a time the world was on the brink.

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The Overlooked Role of the Vought RF-8A and VFP-62 in the Cuban Missile Crisis
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps RF-8A Crusaders played an important, often forgotten, high-speed low-level and dangerous recon role during a time the world was
theaviationist.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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What’s better than #seaplanesunday? How about Supersonic Seaplane Sunday? Convair F2Y Sea Dart on display at the Florida Air Museum at Lakeland Linder airport. The Sea Dart never entered service, but remains the only seaplane to exceed the speed of sound. #convair #seadart #airplanes #aviation
May 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Houthi Air Defenses Nearly Hit U.S. F-35s and F-16s

U.S. officials speaking to The New York Times said Houthi rebels ‘nearly struck’ U.S. F-16s and an F-35 within the first 30 days of Operation Rough Rider.

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Houthi Air Defenses Nearly Hit U.S. F-35s and F-16s
U.S. officials speaking to The New York Times said Houthi rebels ‘nearly struck’ U.S. F-16s and an F-35 within the first 30 days of Operation Rough Rider.
theaviationist.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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NYTs reports F-16s and F-35s nearly got shot down by Houthi air defenses. Critical piece I am re-upping here:

What Air Defenses Do The Houthis In Yemen Actually Have?

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What Air Defenses Do The Houthis In Yemen Actually Have?
The loss of nearly 20 MQ-9 Reapers, increasing use of standoff munitions, and the deployment of B-2 bombers point to the Houthis' air defenses being a real problem.
www.twz.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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SNC’s RAPCON-X Completes Initial Flight Testing

The completion of the Flight Performance Handling & Qualification testing is a key milestone in proving the jet’s airworthiness with consistent performance for the full flight envelope.

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SNC’s RAPCON-X Completes Initial Flight Testing
The completion of the Flight Performance Handling & Qualification testing is a key milestone in proving the jet’s airworthiness with consistent
theaviationist.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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The only flying example of of a PBJ-1J (Navy version of the B-25) N5865V makes a pass at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #USN #B25 #PBJ #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 #Warbird #WWII
May 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Raven Air Defense System Developed for Ukraine Officially Revealed

Having previously broken cover in frontline videos from Ukraine, the UK-developed ASRAAM-based air defense system has now been shown off to the press and public for the first time.

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Raven Air Defense System Developed for Ukraine Officially Revealed
Having previously broken cover in frontline videos from Ukraine, the UK-developed ASRAAM-based air defense system has now been shown off to the press and
theaviationist.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito N474PZ (1945!) shows off her planform at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #deHavilland #Mosquito #Warbird #WWII #UK #British #RAF
May 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Secretive E-11A BACN Aircraft Makes First Airshow Appearance at Seymour Johnson AFB

We had the unique opportunity to interview the pilot of the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft during its first airshow appearance.

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Secretive E-11A BACN Aircraft Makes First Airshow Appearance at Seymour Johnson AFB
We had the unique opportunity to interview the pilot of the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft during its first airshow
theaviationist.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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L Z 8 4 2

✈️ Spitfire Mk.IX LZ842

📍 The Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, UK

📷 Canon EOS 5D MK IV
🔭 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

⏱ 1/80 sec
👁 F/11
☀ ISO 50
📏 371mm

💻Processed using Adobe Lightroom Classic

🗓 11th May 2025
May 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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President Trump Reportedly Set to Accept Boeing 747-8 Gift From Qatar

Reports emerged suggesting that President Donald Trump will officially accept the gift of a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the Qatar Royal Family during an overseas trip next week.

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President Trump Reportedly Set to Accept Boeing 747-8 Gift From Qatar
Reports emerged suggesting that President Donald Trump will officially accept the gift of a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the Qatar Royal Family during an
theaviationist.com
May 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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AIM-174B Makes Public Appearance at JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

The AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile made what could possibly be its first public appearance since it was fielded during the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day.

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AIM-174B Makes Public Appearance at JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day
The AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile made what could possibly be its first public appearance since it was fielded during the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni
theaviationist.com
May 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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#Lockheed #TF-104G Starfighter, #Starfighters Demo Team (N991SF) by Roman N. (#Pratica di Mare) #Warbirds (after WW2) #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter photo by Roman N.
Starfighters Demo Team | Lockheed | TF-104G Starfighter | N991SF | Italy, Pratica di Mare ( - LIRE) | Photo taken by Roman N.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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CSG 25 Updates: F-35B Cross-Decking, Submarine PHOTEX, and Russian Snooping

Italian F-35B Lightning IIs have landed on HMS Prince of Wales as it heads through the Mediterranean Sea on the mammoth CSG 25 deployment.

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CSG 25 Updates: F-35B Cross-Decking, Submarine PHOTEX, and Russian Snooping
Italian F-35B Lightning IIs have landed on HMS Prince of Wales as it heads through the Mediterranean Sea on the mammoth CSG 25 deployment. Aircraft
theaviationist.com
May 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Gone but Not Forgotten

✈️ Lockheed C-130J Hercules

📍 RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, UK

📷 Canon EOS 5D MK IV
🔭 Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM

⏱️ 1/125 sec
👁 F/14
☀ ISO 100
📏 105mm

💻Processed using Adobe Lightroom Classic

🗓 15th April 2021
May 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Protector RG1 Completes UK Certification Enabling Flights Outside of Restricted Airspace

The UK Military Aviation Authority issued a Military Type Certificate for the RAF’s MQ-9B Protector RG1, clearing the aircraft for flight in regular airspace.

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Protector RG1 Completes UK Certification Enabling Flights Outside of Restricted Airspace
The UK Military Aviation Authority issued a Military Type Certificate for the RAF’s MQ-9B Protector RG1, clearing the aircraft for flight in regular
theaviationist.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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A glimpse of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum C-47 Dakota as it passed over Toronto on its way back from CFB Trenton for an 80th anniversary of VE Day event.
#CGRSB
#cwhm
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF.XVIe NX752TB makes a pass Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #Spitfire #SupermarineSpitfire #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 #BattleofBritan
May 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Chinese Y-20 Tanker Refueled Egyptian MiG-29s during ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Air Drills

The scale of the exercise, diversity of aircraft involved and mission sets practiced were unusual for the first ever exercise between the two air forces.

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Chinese Y-20 Tanker Refueled Egyptian MiG-29s during ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Air Drills
The scale of the exercise, diversity of aircraft involved and mission sets practiced were unusual for the first ever exercise between the two air forces.
theaviationist.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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NASA G-III N802NA and F/A-18B N867NA (Ex VX-23 161947) and F-15B N836NA flies in formation at Edwards AFB, October 2022. #G3 #edwardsafb #G3 #F18 #F18B #NASA #aviationphotography #jets #edwardsairshow ##photography #aircraft #Nikon #Z9 #aircraft #nikon
May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM