Social•Mar 19, 2026
MI‑17 Quote Likely Refers to Bell 206, Not HIP Series
Not sure of the meaning of ‘MI-17’ being in quotes here, but this is surely not a HIP-series helicopter? Presumably something in the Bell 206 family.
By Thomas Newdick
Social•Mar 17, 2026
Former PLA J‑6 Drones Now Stored as China Advances
In this case, I think it is more likely that these are J-6 drones formerly used by the PLA that have since been withdrawn and are now stored. Chinese drones have moved on…
By Thomas Newdick
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Mocking the Notion IDF Will Reveal Pilot Identities
Right, because the IDF is about to start publicly releasing the identities of its combat pilots at just this precise moment in time…
By Thomas Newdick
Social•Feb 19, 2026
Cuban MiG‑17’s Failed R‑13 Pylon Experiment Stymied
Interesting and rare shot of unique Cuban MiG-17 that was locally adapted with underwing pylons for two R-13 air-to-air missiles. Modification was unsuccessful: the missile was too long, so it interfered with the use of flaps. Also Soviets were unhappy.
By Thomas Newdick