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28 Aug 2017

New USAF Exercise “Mobility Guardian” Exceeds Expectations

by AnthonyR | posted in: Event Recap, Military | 0

Air Mobility Command has restructured their biennial exercise, formerly known as Air Mobility Rodeo (which last took place in 2011), into a new mission-focused exercise called Mobility Guardian. Originally a competitive event that challenged the best of United States Air Force and international teams in various mission-based competitions, Mobility Guardian has shifted to focus on… Read more

20 Feb 2017

Enjoy Nearly Six Hours Of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Action With This Mega-Compilation Video!

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap, Featured Videos, Popular Posts | 0

That’s right, our annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh mega-compilation video is up, and this year it is nearly six hours long! This video combines all of our ground footage from the show into one long masterpiece, sure to please any aviation fan. The videos are in roughly sequential order, so you start out with the chaos… Read more

12 Jul 2016

Mighty F-4 Phantoms To Roar Into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military | 1

Prepare to feel the roar of the Phantom at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016! AirshowStuff has learned that plans have been finalized for not one but two mighty F-4 Phantoms to appear at the 2016 EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plan is for both aircraft to fly in from Holloman AFB in New Mexico… Read more

13 Jun 2016

USAF Thunderbirds Will Resume 2016 Season At Ocean City

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 3

The USAF Thunderbirds will resume their 2016 airshow season this coming weekend (June 18-19) in Ocean City, MD. The team had been on a stand down after the crash of Thunderbird #6 on June 2nd. Pilot Maj. Alex Turner was able to safely eject during the incident. He has not flown with the team yet… Read more

26 May 2016

Phantom Finale: The Last Remaining USAF F-4 Pilot On The End Of A Legend

by AnthonyR | posted in: Featured Videos, Military, Popular Posts | 18

It goes without saying that the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II has had an incredible impact on American aviation, one that carries it into modern aviation legend. One of the most iconic aircraft ever built, nearly everyone involved with aviation and the military has a story relating to the F-4. Unfortunately this American classic is rapidly… Read more

7 Dec 2015

USAF Thunderbirds 2016/2017 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 6

Here is the 2016 airshow schedule for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Will you see them in 2016? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2016 Appearance Schedule – US Air Force Thunderbirds Updated 5/25/16 – Latest updates are in bold Feb. 21: Daytona… Read more

13 Jul 2015

Photo Albums Uploaded: Rockford Airfest 2015

by PatrickB | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

Two new photo albums have gone up in our photo gallery! Check out a preview of each below and then be sure to follow the links to view the full albums. Rockford Airfest 2015 – Patrick Barron View full photo album: Rockford Airfest 2015 – Patrick Barron Rockford Airfest 2015 – Ryan Sundheimer View full… Read more