military Aviation 101

introduction

The air force. One of the Major components of a Military. Arguably a major unit in warfare as well. The technological marvels is what got me into Military Aviation. From Flying Angles like the F-22, and the F-15. It's always amazing to see these aircraft. I made this book to Express my passions and how aviation military history came to be.

Getting back to the topic in mind.. Military aviation existed since the inception of air combat was possible, from the 1909 Wright Military Flyer.. to the Lockheed Martin F-35, a lot has evolved across the years.

A flight of F-15C Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, flies over the island of Okinawa, Japan July 22, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren)

Flying these marvels aren't easy though. You have to go through extensive training, And as well as dealing G-Forces. You also have to Have a high Situational awareness to Make sure you always get an edge in air combat.

The first independent airforce In the world was the Finnish air force in the world formed on 6 March 1918. But air forces aren't always about fighter jets and attack helicopters, there are also aircraft that help these two out, Transport craft, Support choppers, reconnaissance planes, and AWACS. (airborne Warning and control system) point is, there's a lot of Aircraft in air forces around the world. This chapter serves as an introduction to the General world of Military Aviation.

Military aviation is generally defined by Wikipedia as "comprises military aircraft and other flying machines for the purposes of conducting or enabling aerial warfare, including national airlift (air cargo) capacity to provide logistical supply to forces stationed in a war theater or along a front." Aircraft in air forces generally include..

Transports

C-17 "Globemaster" III

Fighter Aircraft