Operation Neptune” was the code name for the airborne assault behind German lines that launched the Normandy invasion, known as “Operation Overlord.” Continue reading
Spitfire + Mustang D-Day Pair
A tight display from the Old Flying Machine Company stable mates the Supermarine Spitfire MK.IX and P-51D Mustang ‘Ferocious Frankie’ at the IWM D-Day Anniversary Air Show. Continue reading
WW2 Pacific Fighters – Corsair and Curtiss P-40
The Old Stick & Rudder Company’s Corsair and P-40 (piloted by Keith Skilling and Stu Goldspink) are shown here. Continue reading
Italian Navy Evaluation Trials with Camcopter S-100
The Italian Navy has begun technical assessments of Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned-aerial vehicle (UAV) on the San Giusto (L89894) landing helicopter dock. The week-long evaluation trials are being carried out together with pilots from the navy’s fourth Helicopter Group and Schiebel representatives.
Los Angeles Police Department Acquires 2 Draganflyers
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently acquired two advanced surveillance aerial devices from the Seattle Police Department to bolster their law enforcement resources. However, the LAPD is deliberating not calling them “drones,” to avoid stirring up any controversy based on the negative connotations associated with the word and the technology. Continue reading
South Africa Civil Aviation Authority Bans Camera UAS
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has executed an immediate prohibition on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or camera drones in South Africa. Film shoots intending to use this type of production equipment, now deemed illegal, will no longer be able to obtain film permits.
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Rockwell Collins Part of Collier Award-winning X-47B UCAS-D Team
Rockwell Collins is a member of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) team, which received the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy at a ceremony last week. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) presented aviation’s highest honor to the team, which is comprised of leaders in government, business and industry. Continue reading
Target QF16 Could Become MQ-16 Lawn Dart
There is an effort underway to develop a UAV version of the F-16. This would be based on the QF-16, the remotely controlled target version of the F-16. The air force is already in the process of converting 210 retired F-16s to QF-16s and it was noted that with a little extra work the QF-16 could be turned into a combat UAV for dangerous missions like SEAD (suppression of enemy defenses) or attacking ground targets guarded by heavy air defenses.