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KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie U.S. Central Command says two aircraft were involved in the incident and that a search and rescue effort is currently underway. https://www.twz.com/air/kc-135-tanker-crashes-in-iraq-during-operation-epic-fury-sortie

2026-03-13 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: U.S. Navy Won’t Be Ready To Escort Tankers Through Hormuz For Weeks Escorting oil tankers in the strait is an incredibly high-risk mission, and might not even be enough to ensure their safe passage. We are live updating: https://www.twz.com/news-features/u-s-navy-wont-be-ready-to-escort-tankers-through-hormuz-for-weeks

2026-03-13 - twitter_thewarzonewire

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2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: There was a time years ago when South African Airways could buy giant Boeing 747s one after the other new. Today, there is jubilation over 19-year-old planes like this one landing here after other airlines no longer wanted them.

2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: Pan Am 747SP first class dining on the main deck, late 1970s.

2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: IL86 ❤

2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: Pieter Elbers has exited @IndiGo6E. No long goodbye, just a "main hoon na" from Rahul Bhatia. Is the global A350 dream in jeopardy? We’re breaking it down with @KushanMitra and @LiveFromALounge on a special episode of The Indian AvGeek. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h0XVWUyxEzGZsAWN1o2gr?si=76400d44cbec42c5

2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

RT by @SpaethFlies: What really happens in the hours and days after a major aviation accident and who controls the story? Todd Curtis and John Goglia discuss the issues and suffering creating when people speculate after a plane crash. https://flightsafetydetectives.com/who-controls-the-story-when-a-plane-crashes-episode-319/

2026-03-13 - twitter_SpaethFlies

Bombers In England Being Loaded With Bunker Busters A Sign Of Increasing Air Supremacy Over Iran There are now 15 American bombers that are flying strike missions against Iran from RAF Fairford. https://www.twz.com/air/bombers-in-england-being-loaded-with-bunker-busters-a-sign-of-increasing-air-supremacy-over-iran

2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: Iranian F-14 Tomcats Meet Their Doom In Israeli Airstrikes Iran's Tomcats may have used up the last of their nine lives as the U.S. and Israel seek to neuter the country's air force. https://www.twz.com/air/iranian-f-14-tomcats-meet-their-doom-in-israeli-airstrikes

2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

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2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

UK Grows Its Defensive Posture Abroad In Response To Iran Conflict The British Armed Forces have bolstered their air defense presence in the region, but it has also shown cracks in readiness. https://www.twz.com/uncategorized/uks-grows-its-defensive-posture-abroad-in-response-to-iran-conflict

2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Did B-2s Just Drop GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators On Another Iranian Nuclear Site? Satellite imagery shows a prized hardened facility at Iran's Parchin military complex with three massive impact points in a neat row on top. https://www.twz.com/air/did-b-2s-just-drop-gbu-57-massive-ordnance-penetrators-on-another-iranian-nuclear-site

2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Hormuz Iran struck three commercial ships today in its continuing effort to inflict economic pain and political pressure on the U.S. and its allies. We are updating live: https://www.twz.com/news-features/iran-turns-up-the-heat-around-the-strait-of-hormuz

2026-03-12 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: U.S. Striking Iranian Navy Ships With Ballistic Missiles The use of ballistic missiles to hit adversary ships at long ranges is a preview of what is to come for the U.S. military. https://www.twz.com/land/u-s-striking-iranian-navy-ships-with-ballistic-missiles

2026-03-11 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Massive Leap In Ability To Spot Iranian Drones Headed To Persian Gulf The E-7A Wedgetail is arguably the best aircraft anywhere in the world for spotting low-flying Iranian drones and cruise missiles. https://www.twz.com/air/massive-leap-in-ability-to-spot-iranian-drones-headed-to-persian-gulf

2026-03-11 - twitter_thewarzonewire

Serbian MiG-29 Fighter Appears Armed With Chinese Supersonic Standoff Missiles Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. https://www.twz.com/air/serbian-mig-29-fighter-appears-armed-with-chinese-supersonic-standoff-missiles

2026-03-11 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @thewarzonewire: Epic Fury Day 11: U.S. Promises “Most Intense Day Of Strikes” On Iran The U.S. adds to its bomber force deployed to the U.K. as Iranian drones and missiles continue to fly. Updating live: https://www.twz.com/news-features/epic-fury-day-11-u-s-promises-most-intense-day-of-strikes-on-iran?utm_source=pushly

2026-03-11 - twitter_thewarzonewire

RT by @SpaethFlies: TWA Boeing 707-131B - "Washington Dulles International Airport" - 1970 - another time capsule here of how things were organized back in the day. Video by Classic Airliners & Vintage Pop Culture (link to full video in the comments)

2026-03-11 - twitter_SpaethFlies

Sad to hear Pieter Elbers stepped down today from I guess his dream job as CEO @IndiGo6E From my perception he did well over most of the time. Demission was somehow in the cards after the recent meltdown but the release seems to exude some dissatisfaction at the airline #avgeek

2026-03-11 - twitter_SpaethFlies

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