As you know, an Iranian drone penetrated Israeli airspace last weekend and was downed by an Israeli Apache helicopter. Israel then retaliated by attacking the launch site, but in doing so, incurred a downed F-16 fighter jet. The aircraft crashed in the Galilee area, but thankfully the pilots ejected and are going to be okay. …
Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Last Weekend’s Iranian Drone Incident
As you know, Iran sent a drone into Israeli territory on Saturday, which was shot down by an Israeli Apache helicopter. The IDF retaliated by taking out the launch site and destroying key facilities on the Iranian airbase in Syria. Unfortunately, amidst those attacks, an anti-aircraft missile hit an Israeli F-16 fighter jet, causing the …
Continue reading IDF Responses following Saturday’s Confrontation with Iran
Early this morning (Israel time) an Iranian drone was discovered crossing into Israel from Syria. An Israeli Apache helicopter shot down the low-flying drone and the IDF immediately retaliated by striking Iranian targets in Syria. In the midst of the action, an Israeli F-16 was hit by anti-aircraft fire in Syria and turned back toward …
Yes, I know...strange title. But let me explain. The Phoenix area is home to Luke Air Force Base, where virtually every USAF F-16 pilot is trained. The F-16 has been the dominant fighter jet in the world since the 1970's, and the roar of F-16's in the skies above the western edge of Phoenix is very …
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