The world has truly come full-circle. The air defense of Ukraine is now being augmented by World War 1 tactics; Red Baron style! Ukrainian civilian pilots flying antique trainers are taking to the sky with a backseat “gunner” to down Russian ISR drones, loitering munitions, and one-way attack drones. This is a great writeup by the WSJ with plenty of video evidence. Amazing stuff!

https://www.twz.com/air/this-is-how-ukrainian-yak-52-crews-hunt-russian-drones

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This Is How Ukrainian Yak-52 Crews Hunt Russian Drones

Although only small in number, the propeller-driven trainers and their crews' World War I tactics are claimed to be enjoying success in bringing down Russian drones. Although only small in number, the propeller-driven trainers are reportedly enjoying disproportionate success in … Continue reading