April 2016

Vol. 99, No. 4

UK Eagles Nest

RAF Lakenheath is home to high-demand USAF combat power, including Europe’s only F-15s.

Iron Dome

Israel’s defensive system brings strategic and psychological protection from rocket attacks.

Turkey Shoot

It was the biggest carrier battle of all time. It also gained bases from which B-29s could strike Japan.

Herculean Ordnance

Massive “Daisy Cutter” bombs dropped from C-130s were highly effective at clearing landing zones in Vietnam.

Letters

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Air Force World

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Verbatim

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V-22 Osprey

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Aperture

Back to the future; One engine maker; Guarding against hacking;