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ATIS Apr 22, 2026

Six active fighter jets still breaking Mach two in twenty twenty-six

Six operational fighter jets can still exceed Mach 2 in 2026, even as newer stealth designs trade speed for survivability.

Tower

ATIS Apr 21, 2026

US Air Force reverses course and extends the A-10 Warthog service life to twenty thirty

The US Air Force has reversed its A-10 Warthog retirement plan, extending the legendary close air support aircraft's service life to at least 2030.

Tower

The Hangar Apr 17, 2026

The Cornfield Bomber, the F one oh six that landed itself

The true story of an F-106 Delta Dart that recovered from a flat spin and landed itself in a Montana cornfield in 1970.

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