WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an Alaska bush pilot’s claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village. The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, sued to block his plane’s seizure after he was convicted … Read more
Many U.S. military operations rely on the work of pilots flying midair refueling tankers, including the KC-135 Stratotanker. Charlie D’Agata visited U.S. forces stationed at a Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, England, to learn about “the gas stations of the sky.” Source link
Four Army helicopters did a low flyover for spectators in South Carolina on the Fourth of July, prompting their suspension by the state’s National Guard. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stepped in and lifted the suspension. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link
Military flyover, Parade of Sail mark America’s 250th birthday in New York City New York City hosts a spectacular military flyover and parade of tall ships up the Hudson River for America’s 250th birthday. The event features a reenlistment ceremony on the USS Nimitz, which is preparing for retirement after 51 years of service. Various … Read more
The suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots in the South Carolina Army National Guard who flew at a low altitude over a beach have been lifted, the Pentagon said Friday, after they were temporarily suspended pending review. Video showed the helicopters flying low over a South Carolina beach as part of a July 4th “Salute … Read more
Chris “Dough” Fryison dropped off a load of supplies on Monday at a café that he and his wife plan to open next week on 61st Street on Chicago’s South Side. The café, called Doughboy’s CHGO Enterprises, will serve “basic comfort food,” Mr. Fryison said, and they hope it will attract not only locals but … Read more
A pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said. The incident occurred Sunday near the southern coastal town of La Romana, according to a statement by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation, which identified the pilot and … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Army Apache chopper went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and the to individuals crewing the craft were rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two individuals briefed on the episode. “The pilots are fine,” President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, “nobody injured.” … Read more
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A U.S. military helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz went down Monday, but the two pilots on board “are fine,” President Donald Trump said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s unclear why the aircraft went down over the major shipping waterway, which has been … Read more