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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Italian airforce intercepted unidentified Russian aircraft flying over international waters in the Baltic Sea during a NATO air policing mission, with two interceptions carried out by Italian Eurofighter jets based in Poland. The Russian planes were spotted by radars but did not respond to radio signals or requests to communicate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AirForceTimes.com
A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during a training mission due to low visibility and freezing conditions, leading to one airman being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and three others treated for minor injuries. The crew of four safely ejected from the aircraft. The incident marks the Air Force's first major aircraft safety incident of 2024. The B-1 fleet has faced several safety issues in recent years, and the Air Force is planning to retire the B-1B fleet by 2036, replacing it with the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military.com
A B-1B Lancer bomber crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota during a training mission, with all four crew members ejecting safely. The incident, which involved an active fire and explosion, will be investigated by a board of officers. The B-1B has been in service since the 1980s and is set to be replaced by the B-21 Raider in the 2030s. This crash adds to the history of Lancer mishaps, with 29 Class A incidents recorded between 1984 and 2021.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed while attempting to land during a training mission. All four crew members ejected safely. The crash occurred under poor visibility conditions with freezing temperatures and low clouds. The B-1 is a non-nuclear supersonic bomber that has been in service since the 1980s, with less than 60 of the original 100 still in operation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A B-1 bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota crashed during an attempted landing after a training mission. All four crew members ejected safely before the crash, which occurred around 5:50 p.m. local time. An investigation into the incident is underway, with no immediate details on the cause of the crash. Further updates are expected as the story develops.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat has stated that it is impossible to predict the timing of Russia's next large-scale attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of such events. Despite intelligence services and various factors that could influence Russian military decisions, including weather and their own intelligence data, the timing of an attack is ultimately decided just before it happens. The Ukrainian Air Force remains vigilant, as the situation requires constant readiness without reliance on specific dates. This statement comes amidst ongoing conflict where Ukraine's Defence Forces have noted Russia's capability to produce a significant number of missiles each month.