A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during combat operations connected to the escalating war with Iran.
Read more: Tragedy Over Iraq: The KC-135 Tanker Crash Amid the Iran War
In one of the most unusual incidents of the current Middle East conflict, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were lost over Kuwait in a matter of minutes during combat operations supporting U.S. strikes against Iran.
Read more: Three Eagles Down: The Friendly-Fire Loss of U.S. F-15s Over Kuwait
Controversy Over F-22 Raptors at Warbirds Over Wānaka
One of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier aviation events, Warbirds Over Wānaka, has found itself at the centre of debate following reports that F-22 Raptor stealth fighters may feature in a future edition of the show.
Read more: Controversy Over F-22 Raptors at Warbirds Over Wānaka