Recollection of the AVG Flying Tigers: The Pentagon has a new special page on their Web site called “Remembering the Flying Tigers.” It provides a couple of articles about the history of the American Volunteer Group, which formed and flew in China during World War II, and some links to other sites for additional information. Read our articles on Flying Tigers Claire Chennault, Johnny Alison, and Tex Hill.
KC-46’s Refueling Boom Damaged While Refueling F-22s
July 8, 2025
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 tanker suffered damage to its boom while refueling F-22 Raptors off the coast of Virginia on July 8, Air & Space Forces Magazine has confirmed, with reported radio communication from the crew indicating the boom “detached.”