The Skyraider II is the latest aircraft to pay homage to a legendary plane. The original A-1 Skyraider flew from 1946 to the ...

AFSOC leaders broke the news today at the Special Air Warfare Symposium. The name pays tribute to the battle-tested legacy of ...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida—The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have named the OA-1K light attack aircraft the Skyraider II, a continuation of the service’s tail dragging heritage ...

President Donald Trump negotiated with Boeing for a pair of new 747-8 aircraft during his first administration.

How Many A1 Skyraiders Were Lost In Vietnam ... With more than 90,000 combat sorties flown, 266 A-1s were lost, 201 from the Air Force and 65 from the Navy. Those losses resulted in the deaths ...

The US Air Force and Special Operations Command are preparing to field the new low-cost close air support platform developed ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is considering buying used Boeing aircraft — perhaps from an ...

Since the mid-20th century, US presidents have flown on special planes designated as "Air Force One" while carrying out their official duties. Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," today's Air Force ...

The U.S. Air Force was officially established on September 18, 1947, and has since proven itself as an unrivaled force in aviation. However, its roots extend back to the early 20th century ...