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Ukraine's pilots are flying high-risk 'wild-weasel' missions first developed in the Vietnam War by the US Air Force, defense analyst says

Ukrainian pilots fly dangerous "wild-weasel" missions to suppress Russian air defenses. Advanced US-supplied missiles have played a critical role in these missions. The arrival of F-16 fighter jets ...
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iPads are helping Ukraine's pilots flying Soviet-era planes in combat missions against Russian forces, said a US defense official

The iPads or similar tablets could assist in what are called "Wild Weasel" missions. It is an example of adapted Ukrainian weapons built by stitching Western and Soviet parts together. A video ...
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Medal of Honor Air Duel – Thorsness vs MiGs in a Deadly Rescue Run

30 April 1967, Operation Rolling Thunder is in full swing and F-105 Thunderchief, commonly known as the Thud is the main USAF workhorse. Apart from standard bombing missions, it also performs ...
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Wild Weasel

The Wild Weasel missions were among the most dangerous in the air war over Vietnam, with massive casualty rates due to intense enemy fire and the inherent risks of low-altitude... Key Point: While the ...