One of the most interesting and relevant articles I have come across during my time at BogiDope!

To summarize, the Air Force is mandated by Congress to maintain a certain number of “combat coded” fighter aircraft in the inventory; That number is 1,145 “combat coded” fighters. The key term here being “combat coded”. The Air Force calls…

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Air Force’s New Fighter Math Doesn’t Add Up for Critics

A new metric for how the Air Force counts fighters could affect how comprehensively the fleet is funded, experts said.

131st Fighter Squadron last “C” model is finally off to the boneyard and a new chapter begins for the Barnestormers!

Looks like all those air-to-air dudes are finally going to have to learn to drop some B words!

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After Decades of Homeland Defense, Barnes Bids Farewell to F-15

Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass. bid farewell to its F-15C Eagles, ending the aircraft's era on the frontlines of homeland defense.