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US President Trump's rhetoric does make you think. What if the European #NATO countries really did stand on their own two feet and together became a nuclear power, without further interference from the US?
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What if Donald Trump actually makes the move and drops the ball on NATO? This raises a fundamental question: Can and should Europe organize its own defense without relying on the U.S.? What are the options? @telegraaf.nl @rtl.nl @volkskrant.nl @wsj.com @washingtonpost.com @trouw.nl
February 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, and an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, fly in formation over the Philippine Sea during Pacific Steller 2025, Feb. 12.
February 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
US President Trump's rhetoric does make you think. What if the European #NATO countries really did stand on their own two feet and together became a nuclear power, without further interference from the US?
Read my Journal below 👇
February 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
February 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
aviationhistory.nl/product/craz... #WW2 #book #truestory #US #boeing #Bomber #crashed #IJsselmeer #BigWeek #USAAF #offensive #luftwaffe CRAZY HORSE - THE TRAGEDY OF B-17 42-30280. ISBN 9789083466910 | 156 pages | Hardcover | colour/bw | Maps | Index | Reading ribbon | 210 x 260 mm | 950 grams
Crazy Horse - Aviation History
This book delves into more than just the fate of the B-17 Crazy Horse. It vividly recounts the monumental developments of the American Air Force in Europe during World War II. Author Cees Steijger met...
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February 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Swedish JAS Gripen active over Sweden, Oh No, it’s an Orban JAS. You will never see a Swedish JAS they are stealth.
February 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
February 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
aviationhistory.nl/b-52-a-const... UB-52 airframe 60-0017 was assigned to the 379th Bombardment Wing on June 17, 1961. Now, almost 63 years later, the Stratofortress is still soldering on! #USAF #B52#SAC @usafacts.org @damcasterspod.com @militarytimes.bsky.social @mhafhs.bsky.social
B-52: A constant symbol of deterrence in the skies - Aviation History
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits on a ramp within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2024. Updated with modern technol...
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February 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Lockheed Martin Will Integrate Next-Generation Infrared Defensive Sensors on F-22 Raptor

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality.

Story: theaviationist.com/2025/01/22/f...
Lockheed Martin Will Integrate Next-Generation Infrared Defensive Sensors on F-22 Raptor
The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Greenland's Strategic Significance #greenland #USAF @airforcetimes.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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FORTE11, a USAF Global Hawk drone has been watching Russia from the airspace of Estonia. These large drones operate out of Sicily. www.flightradar24.com/FORTE11/3889...
December 31, 2024 at 5:45 AM
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Here’s the view looking down into the Cold War exhibits at the USAF Museum. Sooooo much awesomeness! #MuseumMonday #avgeek #aviation #airplane #military
December 30, 2024 at 10:36 PM
December 25, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Book about the tragedy of B-17GSH 42-30280 'Chief Crazy Horse' of the 482nd BG, RAF Alconbury. The B-17 took part in the mission of 21 February 1944, the second day of Big Week.
On sale now: aviationhistory.nl/.../crazy-ho... @damcasterspod.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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Book about the tragedy of B-17GSH 42-30280 'Chief Crazy Horse' of the 482nd BG, RAF Alconbury. The B-17 took part in the mission of 21 February 1944, the second day of Big Week.
On sale now: aviationhistory.nl/.../crazy-ho... @damcasterspod.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Book about the tragedy of B-17GSH 42-30280 'Chief Crazy Horse' of the 482nd BG, RAF Alconbury. The B-17 took part in the mission of 21 February 1944, the second day of Big Week.
On sale now: aviationhistory.nl/.../crazy-ho... @damcasterspod.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:27 PM