These are the 6 airmen killed in the KC-135 crash in Iraq

Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing and 121st Air Refueling Wing died when their refueling tanker went down during Operation Epic Fury.
Air Cargo Week

From passenger icon to cargo giant: The evolution of the Boeing 747

To many of us, the Boeing 747 is a beloved icon of aviation’s sparkling history that has left a legacy on the air industry ...
Air Cargo Week

From passenger icon to cargo giant: The evolution of the Boeing 747 freighter

To many of us, the Boeing 747 is a beloved icon of aviation’s sparkling history that has left a legacy on the air industry since it first lifted off over 55 ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

6 dead after U.S. military refueling plane crashed in Iraq. Here's what to know

The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two ...
FLYING Magazine

Uncovering the Valor of ‘Ridlon’s Rats’ in Combat

Jack’s pilot got Ridlon’s Rats over the target and on their way back to base, and much to their relief, “two or three of our squadron’s B-24s dropped their airspeed and came down to our altitude and ...