Tag Archives: adversary

Posted on December 30, 2012 by aviationintel.com

RIDE ALONG WITH NAS FALLON AGGRESSORS!

Sorry I have taken a few days off guys, needed a little break, thanks for your patience…

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Posted on November 23, 2012 by aviationintel.com

AMAZING KIWI A-4K SKYHAWK FOOTAGE!

I have no idea how it missed this video! These jets will soon be operating in the US providing adversary support for the DoD and other functions for various customers. More on Draken International and the ex-New Zealand A-4Ks: http://aviationintel.com/2012/08/07/new-aggressor-in-the-commercial-adversary-support-game-draken-international-bets-big-on-red-air/

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Posted on October 3, 2012 by aviationintel.com

“EVIL” ESCORT: ATAC F-21 KFIRS FORM UP ON THE HAWKEYE

More fantastic air to air photography from Rob DeStasio, it doesn’t get much more unique than this! The shot was taken after a successful Air Intercept Controlling (AIC) training mission with VAW-124, who are based out of NAS Norfolk.  

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Posted on September 26, 2012 by aviationintel.com

JUST A REALLY COOL PICTURE: ATAC KFIRS OVER NAS OCEANA

              *A big thanks to Rob “Nuts” DeStasio for sending this over.

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Posted on August 14, 2012 by aviationintel.com

A RARE VIEW FROM INSIDE THE COCKPIT OF AN ATAC F-21 KFIR

These videos were apparently taken by Captain Carroll “Lex” Lefon before his passing last spring. Lex was a big-time aviation blogger, check out his site to learn more about him and hear about his adventures here:  http://www.neptunuslex.com/ The Kfir is … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 10, 2012 by aviationintel.com

WHY IS THE STEALTHY F-117 NIGHTHAWK STILL FLYING?

I am trying to catch up with reader requests and one common strain of emails pertains to questions surrounding why the F-117 Nighthawk, America’s first stealth attack aircraft, is still flying around the Nellis Range Complex years after it’s official … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 5, 2012 by aviationintel.com

EXCLUSIVE: VFC-12 “FIGHTING OMARS” GET FULLY SPLINTERED!

Previous posts: http://aviationintel.com/2012/05/24/vfc-12-fighting-omars-are-about-to-get-splintered/ http://aviationintel.com/2012/05/31/splinter-hornet-update/ We have been following F/A-18A+ #162909′s progression from vanilla line Hornet to SU-35 imposter for a couple weeks now and here she finally is in her new duds, ready to ambush experienced and inexperienced naval aviators … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 5, 2012 by aviationintel.com

NEWS ROUNDUP!: JUNE 5th, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: UPDATE ON NAVAIR’S F-5N WING CRACKING ISSUE Original post: http://aviationintel.com/2012/06/03/exclusive-navairs-f-5n-fleet-grounded-due-to-extensive-wing-cracking/ Apparently the F-5N’s wing cracking issue which resulted in an immediate stand-down of what is the backbone of the USN and USMC aggressor force is caused by cracked LAU-7 … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 3, 2012 by aviationintel.com

EXCLUSIVE: NAVAIR’S F-5N FLEET GROUNDED DUE TO EXTENSIVE WING CRACKING?

I just got a good tip on this, I am in the process of finding out more. The Navy’s fleet of ex-Swiss F-5Es, now referred to as F-5Ns for NAVAIR’s use, apparently has been totally grounded after wing cracks were … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 24, 2012 by aviationintel.com

VFC-12 “FIGHTING OMARS” ARE ABOUT TO GET SPLINTERED!

*UPDATE: Click Here! Posted below is a little hint of things to come on the NAS Oceana apron. VFC-12 is painting one of their A+ Hornets up in splinter camouflage, similar to what has been seen flying on the latest … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 23, 2012 by aviationintel.com

ADVERSARY NEWS ROUNDUP

ATAC LOSES ANOTHER… I have to be honest here, I really hate writing anything having to do with the loss of an aircrew, but having done two of these with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company in the headline within the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 5, 2012 by aviationintel.com

ECA PROGRAM’S FULL SERVICE COMMERCIAL ADVERSARY SUPPORT ENDEAVOUR SHOWS SIGNS OF PROGRESS

I have been following ECA Program’s progress, or seemingly lack thereof, for some time now. A couple of years ago it was said that the company was close to working out a deal with Iceland to base a substantially large … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 29, 2012 by aviationintel.com

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEAD BANDIT’S MOUTH: 65th AGRS WILL MOST LIKELY MERGE WITH THE 64TH AGRS

During a fantastic brief put on by the 99th ABW Public Affairs unit at Nellis AFB during last month’s RED FLAG air war exercise, I asked the commanding officer of the 65th Aggressor Squadron, the guys who fly those eclectically … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 7, 2012 by aviationintel.com

ATAC F-21 KFIR CRASH IN FALLON NEVADA

My condolences to my friends over at the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC). They do amazing things training our service people for battle while saving the taxpayer money in the process. Its a risky job, and they are heroes for … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on November 16, 2011 by aviationintel.com

Eight New Zealand AF Skyhawks Sold To US Company

The New Zealand Skyhawk Saga has lasted over a decade, in which one suitor after another proposed to buy the highly capable A-4s, Aermacchi trainers and spares for over 100 million dollars. This final, last-minute deal would only be for only 8 … Read the rest of this entry →

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