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How Much Do Military Transport Aircraft Cost?

Nothing comes cheap in the world of military aviation.

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The 10 Deadliest Accidents Involving US Military Aircraft

Unfortunately, there have been several aviation-based incidents in the extensive history of the United States armed forces.

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An Inside Look At The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

A detailed look in the C-17 Globemaster III, one of the world's most numerous and maneuverable military airlifters.

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What Do Fighter Pilots Wear In The Cockpit & Why?

Flight suits are made from fire-resistant Nomex.

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Rare Beasts: 5 Military Aircraft That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Some of these aircraft are truly remarkable.

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Why Do Fighter Pilots Wear Masks?

Masks supply oxygen, as well as provide communication and protection.

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Alenia C-27J Spartan: The Italian Military Transport Plane Flown As Far Afield As Australia

The Spartan is deployed by 18 air forces around the world, including the Royal Australian Air Force

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Versatile STOL Aircraft: The Story Of The Dornier Do 28

A very successful utility plane from the late 1950s.

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What's In A Name: A Brief Guide To Military Pilot Callsigns

Military pilot callsigns are more than just identifiers.

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Blue Angels: Five Fun Facts About The US Navy's Display Team

The US Navy and Marines' premier demonstration team has been wowing spectators since 1946.

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Why Did The Douglas XTB2D 'Skypirate' Never Reach Full-Scale Production?

Only two Skypirate prototypes were ever produced.

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Brize Norton: A Brief Guide To The UK's Largest RAF Station

Brize Norton has become the largest RAF base - home to all transport and refueling aircraft.

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Have There Ever Been Any Fighter Jets With Three Seats?

Three-seat fighter jets are rare, but a few have taken to the skies.

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5 Things That Make The Supermarine Spitfire Such A Popular Aircraft

The Spitfire was a pivotal aircraft during the Battle of Britain.

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WestJet Boeing 737 Collides With Royal Canadian Air Force Hercules

Fortunately, none of the passengers or crew were injured.

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Top 5: The World's Loudest Aircraft

Two of the world's noisiest aircraft are turboprops.

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Joint-Use Airports: Everything You Need To Know

These airports can be beneficial to both parties.

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Explained: Why North Wales Is Such A Hotspot For Military Pilot Training

The RAF loves flying over the north of Cymru.

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What Were The UK's V Bombers?

The V-bombers were a series of three nuclear-capable bombers developed by three UK manufacturers.

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