Recent altercations in Europe, the Middle East and off the coast of Alaska have heightened tensions between the two rival powers.
Tag: Military Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Pilot Killed Off U.K. Coast Is Identified
First Lt. Kenneth Allen, 27, was the only person aboard the F-15C fighter jet when it crashed in the North Sea during a training mission.
U.S. Pilot Dies in Fighter Jet Crash off British Coast
A search and rescue team found the Air Force pilot’s body and wreckage from the F-15C plane in the North Sea. The pilot’s name has not yet been released.
Libyan Commander Backed by Russia Says He’s Ready for Talks to End War
Khalifa Hifter saw the collapse this week of his 14-month campaign to capture Tripoli from a government backed by the U.N. and Turkey.
Canadian Snowbirds Jet Crashes During Tribute to Coronavirus Workers
Another member of the military was injured, the authorities said. The jet crashed into a house in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Jet Crash Kills Pilot in Rehearsal for Pakistan Parade
The F-16 crash in Islamabad occurred during preparation for the annual Pakistan Day commemoration.
Officials Recover Remains at U.S. Military Plane Crash Site in Afghanistan
Military officials said that they had recovered two sets of remains from the two-person plane, and that the crash did not appear to be caused by enemy fire.
Officials Recover Remains at U.S. Military Plane Crash Site in Afghanistan
Military officials said that they had recovered two sets of remains from the two-person plane, and that the crash did not appear to be caused by enemy fire.
Chile Plane Bound for Antarctica Goes Missing With 38 Aboard
The plane was on a maintenance mission to a Chilean base on Antarctica when it lost radio contact, the Chilean Air Force said.
Fighter Pilot Is Left Dangling From Power Lines After F-16 Crash
The Belgian Air Force jet went down over western France, causing both pilots onboard to use their ejector seats and parachutes. Both escaped with minor injuries.