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- In December 2025, this MiG-21 BIS was unveiled above Dubrovnik at Fort Imperial to commemorate the Croatian War of Independence from 1991 to 1995. In mid 1992, two Croatian AF MiG-21s flew over this area to signify the breaking of the Dubrovnik Siege during Operation Tiger. By mid July 1992, the Durbrovnik Siege ended.

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📷 Canon R5 + RF 24-240mm f4-6.3
#dubrovnik #mig21 #mig21fishbed #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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Phantom Phriday👻‼️

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- Belgian Air Force C-130H Hercules, S/N 71-1799, keeping it low while launching from LEZG. The BAF once operated a dozen C-130s for nearly 50 years before the last aircraft was retired in December 2021. The Hercules was replaced by the A400M Atlas in a joint procurement program with Luxembourg for eight aircraft.

©️TLC Aviation

📷 Canon 5DM3 + EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L MkII
#c130 #c130hercules #c130h #madewithdxo #shotoncanon

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- Throwback Thursday... Raptor, FAmy, and Phantom... Fighters from YOUR generation and MY generation sharing a flight line. Who's better and who's best?

A decade ago at KLSV. Time flies!

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📷 Canon 5DM3 + EF 25-105mm f4L
#throwbackthursday #f22 #f35 #f4phantom #shotoncanon

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- Fifty shades of green... Swifty is showing what the harsh outdoor environment of Houston has done to her paint job in just two years. Although she is looking meaner than ever with this patina, it's time for a refresh to better protect Swifty from the elements. So one last chance to catch Swifty with this look at Wings Over Houston next weekend before she gets a well-deserved facelift!!

©️TLC Aviation

📷 Canon R5 + RF 24-240mm f4-6.3
#phrogsforever #ch46e #ch46seaknight #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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- Takeoff Tuesday... Block 52 Viper with a couple of blue JDAMs ready for a Thump-Thump delivery! Lockheed Martin F-16C, S/N 91-0404, assigned to the USAF 422nd TES blasting off from KLSV heading toward NTTR for the precision drop.

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📷 Canon R5 + RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L
#f16 #f16c #takeofftuesday #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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- Keeping up with the Warhawk. Another USAF Heritage formation featuring the best of their times. P-40 leading F-15, F-16, and F-22 over the skies of KSKF.

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📷 Canon 10D + EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS + EF 2X
#heritageflight #usafheritageflight #usaf #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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- After a successful short tour in the Northern Texas area, HMX, Evil Eyes, and Swifty came back home yesterday afternoon. What a beautiful sight to see the three Phrogs touching down at KEFD!

Which Phrog landing did you like the best?

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📷 Canon R5 + RF 24-240mm f4-6.3
#phrogsforever #ch46seaknight #ch46 #ch46e #shotoncanon

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- Bring home the gold! USMC F-35B Lightning II from VMFA-211 "Wake Island Avengers" reflecting some serious golden-hour sunrays at KLSV.

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📷 Canon R5 + RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L
#f35 #f35b #f35lightningii #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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- Ending this week with something everyone can appreciate and enjoy...

Happy Phantom Phriday!!

©️TLC Aviation

📷 Canon 5DM3 + EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L MkII
#phantomphriday #phantomforever
#phantomfriday #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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- The devil is in the details... Capturing the Viper on an early morning launch out of KLSV.

©️TLC Aviation

📷 Canon R5 + RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L
#f16viper #f16 #f16c #shotoncanon #madewithdxo

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