The abandoned US Air Force (USAF) base in Tachikawa is a bramble-choked memento from the early days of Japanese/American war and peace. It was annexed by the USA shortly after World War II, in co-operation with the still-active nearby Japan Army (SDF) Base, then abandoned in the 1970...
From the 332nd’s base in Ramitelli Italy, this was a 1600 mile round trip, the longest mission ever conducted by the 15th Air Force. 59 Mustangs of the 332nd would leave their base at 11:45 under the command of Col. Davis, though he would soon return after experiencing engine trouble...
A new U.S. ballistic missile defense base in northern Poland has already drawn angry reactions from Moscow. The U.S. base at Redzikowo is part of a broader NATO missile shield and is designed to intercept short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. Still, Putin said Thursday's...
A matter of hours after the attack from Iran, Lebanon fired rockets into northern Israel - who responded with their own launches. Sky News international correspondentAlex Rossi, in Jerusalem, said he had heard "explosions" and seen "what look like air defence interception systems". Image:...
Egypt, France, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the other countries that have been airdropping aid into Gaza since the conflict began. In the last two weeks, the UK has worked with Jordan to drop aid, including medicine, fuel and food to Tal al Hawa Hospital in norther...
Slow progress on the northern front, but for the US Air ForceDAMIEN McELROY
Nearly all of the aircraft that were transferred to the Coast Guard from the US Navy or from the US Air Force served with the Coast Guard under their original serial numbers, not being allocated a separate USCG serial number. However, the system was not always consistent, and sometimes ...
By early March, battle-weary Marines had captured Iwo Jima’s two remaining airfields and reached the northern shoreline, effectively splitting the island in half. The surviving Japanese troops were severely outnumbered, and many had gone days without water. Nevertheless, very few surrendered. ...
Iran has missiles capable of hitting Israel, which has in recent weeks bolstered its air defences. Analysis: Will Iran attack Israel? The Israeli military has called back reservists in preparation for any escalation along its northern border, where it exchanges fire almost daily with Iran-back...
The proposal also includes the return of a significant number of Palestinians to northern Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled the northern half of Gaza in the early stages of the war, heeding Israeli evacuation orders. The vast majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are now cram...