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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Air Intel - The latest developments and world military aviation news from Tom Kaminski.
Russia's Advanced Warplanes - Having substantially reduced the number of warplanes serving with its air forces, a pressing goal for Russia is modernization of its tactical fleet. Piotr Butowski examines current projects and plans for new aircraft.
Anytime, Anyplace - Going deep into hostile territory under cover of darkness to neutralize enemy communications facilities, is just one of the missions of Special Ops. teams. Randy Jolly flew with the 16th SOW and describes in detail its aircraft and operations.
Passing Shadows - Having decided it would be too expensive to continue upgrading its carrier-based SIGINT platform, the US Navy has now retired all of its ES-3A Shadows. Tom Kaminski analyses this unique warplane.
Stealth: Staying One Step Ahead - Already in USAF service for 16 years, the F-117A Stealth Fighter has evolved considerably to meet the challenges of modern air warfare. Jon Lake examines the upgrade programs that have ensured this vital asset remains an effective weapons delivery platform.
Skyhawk Salute:
- Last of the Marine Corps' Red Hot Scooters
- VT-7 'Eagles' - The Last Chapter
- Diamondbacks - A 20-year Retrospective
Don Linn looks back at the last Marine Corps unit to fly the A-4 Skyhawk, and Richard Collens profiles the US Navy's VT-7 training unit that phased out its last TA-4Js this year.
Ocelot '99 - In May, Poland conducted its first international exercise since joining NATO. Holger Stuben attended the meet and files this special report on the event and air forces that participated.
Argentina's Air Force - Denied access to advanced warplanes during the years it was ruled by a military junta, Argentina is now reorganizing its Fuerza Aerea Argentina into a more efficient fighting force, as Luc Hornstra and Rogier Westerhuis report.
Aggressors: Royal Navy Style - To ensure the British naval fleet remains alert to surprise air attack, the Fleet Air Arm flies BAe Hawks and Dassault Falcon 20s in "aggressor" roles. Henri-Pierre Grolleau flew with the Royal Navy Fleet Requirements Air Direction Unit to find out firsthand how its missions are conducted.
After Hours:
Warbird Profile: Gathering of Mustangs and Legends by Jim Dunn and Joe Handelman
Scale Modeling by Norris Graser
Rollouts
Front Cover: Lockheed Martin F-117A Stealth Fighter.
Russia's Advanced Warplanes - Having substantially reduced the number of warplanes serving with its air forces, a pressing goal for Russia is modernization of its tactical fleet. Piotr Butowski examines current projects and plans for new aircraft.
Anytime, Anyplace - Going deep into hostile territory under cover of darkness to neutralize enemy communications facilities, is just one of the missions of Special Ops. teams. Randy Jolly flew with the 16th SOW and describes in detail its aircraft and operations.
Passing Shadows - Having decided it would be too expensive to continue upgrading its carrier-based SIGINT platform, the US Navy has now retired all of its ES-3A Shadows. Tom Kaminski analyses this unique warplane.
Stealth: Staying One Step Ahead - Already in USAF service for 16 years, the F-117A Stealth Fighter has evolved considerably to meet the challenges of modern air warfare. Jon Lake examines the upgrade programs that have ensured this vital asset remains an effective weapons delivery platform.
Skyhawk Salute:
- Last of the Marine Corps' Red Hot Scooters
- VT-7 'Eagles' - The Last Chapter
- Diamondbacks - A 20-year Retrospective
Don Linn looks back at the last Marine Corps unit to fly the A-4 Skyhawk, and Richard Collens profiles the US Navy's VT-7 training unit that phased out its last TA-4Js this year.
Ocelot '99 - In May, Poland conducted its first international exercise since joining NATO. Holger Stuben attended the meet and files this special report on the event and air forces that participated.
Argentina's Air Force - Denied access to advanced warplanes during the years it was ruled by a military junta, Argentina is now reorganizing its Fuerza Aerea Argentina into a more efficient fighting force, as Luc Hornstra and Rogier Westerhuis report.
Aggressors: Royal Navy Style - To ensure the British naval fleet remains alert to surprise air attack, the Fleet Air Arm flies BAe Hawks and Dassault Falcon 20s in "aggressor" roles. Henri-Pierre Grolleau flew with the Royal Navy Fleet Requirements Air Direction Unit to find out firsthand how its missions are conducted.
After Hours:
Warbird Profile: Gathering of Mustangs and Legends by Jim Dunn and Joe Handelman
Scale Modeling by Norris Graser
Rollouts
Front Cover: Lockheed Martin F-117A Stealth Fighter.
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