F-15C FROM THE COCKPIT
EAGLE DRIVER FIGHT’S ON!
Representing nothing less than a revolution in air combat when it first appeared in 1972, the F-15 Eagle remains the yardstick by which other Western fighters are measured. Retired US Air Force F-15C pilot Doug ‘Disco’ Dildy takes us aloft for some fast-paced basic fighter maneuvers.
SPECIAL K
Known as the King Stallion, Sikorsky Aircraft’s CH-53K represents the third generation of the heavy-lift helicopter, as Tom Kaminski details.
SKYHAWK SUNDOWN
Yissachar Ruas looks back at the final days of the McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk in Israeli service.
‘BLOODHOUND’ VIKINGS BOW OUT
Although the S-3 Viking was retired from operational service in 2009, test squadron VX-30 ‘Bloodhounds’ continued flying the type at NBVC Point Mugu until January. Scott Dworkin reports.
PLUS, THE LATEST MILITARY AVIATION NEWS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AND MUCH MORE!
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F-15C FROM THE COCKPIT
EAGLE DRIVER FIGHT’S ON!
Representing nothing less than a revolution in air combat when it first appeared in 1972, the F-15 Eagle remains the yardstick by which other Western fighters are measured. Retired US Air Force F-15C pilot Doug ‘Disco’ Dildy takes us aloft for some fast-paced basic fighter maneuvers.
SPECIAL K
Known as the King Stallion, Sikorsky Aircraft’s CH-53K represents the third generation of the heavy-lift helicopter, as Tom Kaminski details.
SKYHAWK SUNDOWN
Yissachar Ruas looks back at the final days of the McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk in Israeli service.
‘BLOODHOUND’ VIKINGS BOW OUT
Although the S-3 Viking was retired from operational service in 2009, test squadron VX-30 ‘Bloodhounds’ continued flying the type at NBVC Point Mugu until January. Scott Dworkin reports.
PLUS, THE LATEST MILITARY AVIATION NEWS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AND MUCH MORE!
Combat Aircraft is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.50 from the Key Online Shop. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy from WHSmith or other leading newsagents or download your digital version here.