More Stories To Tell: Museum Addition Open Soon
21 March 2016
Legacy Lockheed Martin aircraft on display in the new fourth building at the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Outstanding Aviation Photos - 2015
23 February 2016
An annual collection from 2015 of recent and stunning aviation photos of Lockheed Martin aircraft.
A Big Pen To Replace: Editor Eric Hehs Retires
23 February 2016
Images from the career of retired Code One editor Eric Hehs.
F-35C DT-II On The USS Eisenhower
29 January 2016
The F-35C Carrier Suitability Test Team deployed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) for Developmental Test Phase Two (DT-II) in October 2015. Trials with F-35C test aircraft CF-03 and CF-05 spanned nine days in operating areas near the Atlantic coast between Florida and Virginia. DT-II followed a successful round of initial sea trials in 2014.
RAAF F-111 Operations
2 December 2015
The operational career of the F-111 came to an end on 3 December 2010 at RAAF Amberley, as a crew in an F-111C (serial number A8-125) of the Royal Australian Air Force touched down for the aircraft’s last landing. The RAAF had operated the F-111 since 1973. A8-125 was the first F-111C to land at Amberley that year.
Japan F-2 Support Fighter
12 November 2015
Based on the F-16, the F-2 was designed to meet the unique requirements of the JASDF. Although capable of both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, the F-2 emphasizes the air-to-surface role because its primary mission is the protection of Japan’s sea lanes.
UK F-35B Joint Operational Test Team
27 October 2015
The Royal Air Force's No 17(Reserve) Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards AFB, California is focused on mission capabilities and tactics for the F-35 Lightning II.
Close Up: C-130J Super Hercules
20 October 2015
Photos to accompany the feature article Close Up: C-130J Super Hercules
Semper Lightning 01: F-35 Flight Control System, Part One
1 October 2015
My hope is that these articles, by giving some insight into how the F-35 works and why it was designed that way, will help pilots fly the airplane better, employ it more effectively, and handle emergencies more intuitively. The articles may also help dispel some myths. As Joe Bill put it, “as airplanes become more complex and more capable, the amount of misinformation seems to grow.” With your help, we can keep the mythology in check.
F-35ABC Differences
15 September 2015
A thorough, albeit not exhaustive, list of identification tricks and tips may help sharpen everyone’s F-35 spotting skills. So next time you see a photo of an F-35, you can impress your friends by correctly naming the variant.
