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Read more about the article Which fighter jet is best for Ukraine as it fights off Russia?

Which fighter jet is best for Ukraine as it fights off Russia?

When Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, the Kremlin had an air force that could draw on hundreds of MiG and Sukhoi fighter jets in reserve. Ukraine’s fighter fleet was, by some estimations, far…

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Read more about the article Fighter pilot Heather Penney on Purdue journey and 9/11 mission

Fighter pilot Heather Penney on Purdue journey and 9/11 mission

 In this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Boilermaker and former D.C. Air National Guard fighter pilot Heather Penney. Listen as Heather (BA English ’95, MA…

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Read more about the article F-16 Fighter Pilot Heather Penney Presents at Museum Speaker Series

F-16 Fighter Pilot Heather Penney Presents at Museum Speaker Series

Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, known for her involvement in attempting to stop Flight 93 on 9/11, spoke about her experiences on that day as part of the EAA Aviation Museum…

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Read more about the article Air Force must build trust to add drone wingmen, report says

Air Force must build trust to add drone wingmen, report says

WASHINGTON — The Air Force is all-in on the concept of drone wingmen teamed up with human piloted fighters as the future of air combat. But how exactly will the human pilots…

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Read more about the article More real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank

More real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank

A US airpower think tank has listed a set of priorities for the US Air Force (USAF) to consider as it embarks on the development of unmanned combat aircraft. In…

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Read more about the article Former Air Force pilot recounts nearly fatal mission on 9/11

Former Air Force pilot recounts nearly fatal mission on 9/11

A former United States Air Force pilot visited the EAA Aviation Museum to tell the story of how she was sent on what was supposed to be a suicide mission…

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Read more about the article Fighter pilot recalls ‘suicide mission’ to protect the nation on 9/11

Fighter pilot recalls ‘suicide mission’ to protect the nation on 9/11

A former Washington D.C. Air National Guard F-16 Fighter Pilot ordered to take down Flight 93 to save the lives of many on September 11, 2001, says she was prepared…

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Read more about the article 9/11 fighter pilot recounts her experience, 21 years after the attacks

9/11 fighter pilot recounts her experience, 21 years after the attacks

 On the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Major Heather Penney recounted her experiences as a fighter pilot on 9/11. She spoke on Sunday night’s edition of the…

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Read more about the article ‘I was sent on a suicide mission’: Pilot Heather Penney was ready to give her life for country on 9/11

‘I was sent on a suicide mission’: Pilot Heather Penney was ready to give her life for country on 9/11

She understands the fascination with her story. “I was sent on a suicide mission,” said pilot Heather Penney, whose call sign, “Lucky,” dripped with irony that day. It was Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Fighter Pilot Was Prepared to Sacrifice Her Life on 9/11

Fighter Pilot Was Prepared to Sacrifice Her Life on 9/11

Heather Penney was sent on potential suicide mission 21 years ago A former F-16 fighter pilot who was sent on a suicide mission on Sept. 11, 2001, says she didn’t…

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  • Which fighter jet is best for Ukraine as it fights off Russia?
  • Fighter pilot Heather Penney on Purdue journey and 9/11 mission
  • F-16 Fighter Pilot Heather Penney Presents at Museum Speaker Series
  • Air Force must build trust to add drone wingmen, report says
  • More real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank
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