Mike Killian

Orlando

Photographer and Writer, Videographer at Freelance

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Pentagon Releases Details On Massive B-2 Iran Strike

5 days ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

The B-2s sent to Guam recently were just decoys, as others flew the opposite direction to Iran with the actual strike package. The Pentagon has released some details about the bomber-attacks on several Iranian underground nuclear facilities last night, named Operation Midnight Hammer. All 19 of the U.S Air Force B-2 bombers are based at Whiteman AFB in Missouri.
B-2 Bombers Strike Multiple Nuclear Sites In Iran

6 days ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers have struck multiple nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump confirmed the attacks earlier this evening on his social media, and will address the nation at 10pm Eastern time tonight. The news comes after days of anxious anticipation of his decision; to take-out Iran’s underground nuclear sites, or avoid getting directly involved and let Israel continue doing the work.
Six Years Ago, D-Day Squadron’s C-47s Recreated History For Normandy’s 75th

3 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

This past June marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, where on 6 June 1944, the United States and allies from Canada and Great Britain stormed 50 miles of heavily fortified coastline along Nazi-controlled Normandy, France, to begin the liberation of Europe from Hitler’s power. Over 150,000 men on the Allied side took part in what remains the largest combined naval, air, and land operation ever staged in the history of warfare.
UPS Will Begin Phasing Out Aging Airbus A300-600F Freighters

3 weeks ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

will soon begin phasing out their aging Airbus A300-600F freighters. The planes have been workhorses for the company since the early 2000s. The company plans to retire the fleet by 2035, as part of their fleet renewal strategy. UPS currently operates 52 of the planes, mainly connecting major domestic hubs like Chicago, Louisville and New York. The first A300-600F airframes started flying for UPS in 2000, with more coming online thru 2006.
Successful Quarterhorse Mk 1 Test Flight Charts Hermeus Path To Hypersonic Flight

1 month ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

The Quarterhorse Mk 1 has flown a successful flight test at Edwards AFB. It promises to pave the way for routine hypersonic flight for future warfighters. The uncrewed aircraft was developed by Hermeus, a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense tech company specializing in high-speed aircraft. “Mk 1 has redefined the pace of developing and flying new aircraft,” said Hermeus CEO and Co-Founder, AJ Piplica. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished.
Polaris Program's MiG-29 is the Fastest Privately-Owned Warbird in the World

1 month ago | vintageaviationnews.com | Mike Killian

By Mike Killian There are warbirds, and then there are rare warbirds—the kind you might see fly with your own eyes once or twice in a lifetime. For aviation enthusiasts in North America, seeing a MiG-29 fly was once nothing more than a YouTube video or documentary. Over the last few years, however, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman brought one back to life, with a purpose far beyond joyrides and airshows.
Truman Carrier Loses Second Jet In A Week After Failed Landing

1 month ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier lost a second jet in a week yesterday, after a failed landing attempt. Details are scarce, but Navy officials have confirmed the F/A-18F Super Hornet had a “failed arrestment”. Whatever the case, the jet went off the deck and to the bottom of the Red Sea. Both crew on the jet ejected safely, and were recovered quickly with minor injuries. The incident is just the latest for the Truman.
Super Hornet Falls Off Aircraft Carrier In Red Sea

2 months ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

The KNIGHT HAWKS of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 have one less jet this week, after an F/A-18E Super Hornet fell off the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Red Sea. The multi-million dollar single-seat jet was being towed in a hangar bay, when the crew towing it lost control on April 28. According to the Navy, everyone involved was able to move clear of the jet as it rolled off the ship with the tow. One crew member sustained minor injuries.
Bill to Ban Chemtrails Being Considered by Florida Senate

2 months ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

A bill to ban chemtrails is being considered by the Florida Senate this week. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) supports the bill, aiming to prevent what he calls “weather modification nonsense.”“People have a lot of kooky ideas that they can get in and put things in the atmosphere to block the sun and save us from climate change,” says DeSantis. “We’re not playing that game in Florida.”I support the bill by Senator @IleanaGarciaUSA to ban geoengineering and weather modification.
South Carolina Warbird Photo Event Scheduled for May 16-18

2 months ago | avgeekery.com | Mike Killian

Each year, Warbird Adventures hosts a special event in South Carolina just for content creators. This 3-day warbird photo event at the American Dream Skyranch in South Carolina (18SC) is incredible, and the next is scheduled for May 16-18, 2025. Photographers from all backgrounds, whether new or pro, are invited for 3 days of aviation and warbird photography under expert instruction on a private airfield with FAA waivers.