BRAC Attack
An Air Intel SPECIAL REPORT on plans for sweeping changes to the US military's roster of air bases around the world is brought to you by Tom Kaminski

Air Intel
The latest developments in world military aviation news from Tom Kaminski

More Bang for the Buff
The USAF's B-52H Stratofortress fleet is set to continue in service for many years yet, thanks to a wide-ranging upgrades. Kenneth P. Katz details the program in this Air Intel SPECIAL REPORT

China-Town
NAS China Lake is a truly elite air base - it's where the US Navy carries out the development and testing of the latest weaponry for its front-line fleet. Jamie Hunter/Aviacom goes air-to-air with the units and tell us something of China Lake's test history - PLUS A photographic look by Peter J. Cooper/Falcon Aviation at some of the base's historic 'jewels in the sand'...

Exercise Special!
Combat Aircraft's reporters and photographers bring you the air power action from a variety of recent military aviation exercises around the world

Fat Albert Airlines
Neil Dunridge reports on a very special G130 Hercules - the colorful, and rocket-propelled, support ship for the Blue Angels demonstration team

Angels High
Ever wondered what it's like to fly with the F/A-1 S Hornets of the Blue Angels? In the second part of our exciting coverage of the team in this issue,Mike Jorgensen tells the memorable 'from the cockpit' tale

Ukrainian Rotary Power
Although its force has been slimmed down since gaining independence, Ukrainian Army Aviation remains both an interesting and potent air arm that is playing an ever more important role on the international stage. Marnix Sap and Carlo Brummer/MIAS provide the words and photography

Fuerza Aerea Hondurena
The Honduran AF is among the best-equipped in Central America, so Phodocu decided to pay its bases a visit for this photo-feature and overview

Where Eagles Dare
The kills scored by USAF F-15 Eagle pilots in 1991's Operation 'Desert Storm' marked the first time the air force had used the type in anger. Steve Davies tells the tale of these shootdowns

Eagle v 'Flanker'
Did the USAF's F-1 5s really receive a pasting from Indian AF Sukhoi Su-30s during an exercise last year? Robert F. Dorr takes a look behind the headlines

'White Tigers' and 'Harpoons'
Simon Watson takes us aboard the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier, the INS Viraat

Illustrious Service
HMS Illustrious is now the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, but times are changing in Britain's 'Senior Service', as David Billinge describes

Auf Wiedersehen Tornado
With the retirement of its last Tornados, the German Navy has lost its whole fast-jet force. Thomas Newdick describes the type's service with the Marineflieger and provides a history of MFG-2, its final Tornado unit - PLUS The story of some fascinating Cold War recce exploits!

Korean Mustangs
It is well known that the venerable F-51 Mustang gave outstanding service in the Korean War, but its use in the 1950-53 conflict by the Republic of Korea AF has not been documented in much depth - until now! With words and archive photography, Warren E. Thompson fills in the gaps

Combat Sims
The latest combat aircraft flight simulations are tested by Derek Davis

Time Flies
If you need an aviation watch, this is just the feature for you! Krina Patel showcases the latest aeronautical timepieces

Rollouts
Denis J.., Calvert with our monthly reviews of all that's new in the world of military aviation-related books and products

It's Showtime!
Your calendar of airshows across North America for the rest of 2005, compiled by Peter R. March