Navy pilot lands on the wrong aircraft carrier, 1952. One of the most legendary "wrong deck" landings of 1952 involved a U.S. Navy McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee from Fighter Squadron 62 (VF-62). The pilot, running low on fuel, mistakenly landed on the USS Wasp (CV-18) instead of his assigned ship, the USS Coral Sea (CVB-43). Because landing on the wrong vessel was a serious navigational faux pas, the "host" crew would subject the misdirected aircraft to classic naval hazing, covering the jet in humorous, mocking graffiti.

NEW: The body of a stowaway has been found in the landing gear of an Air Arabia Maroc A320 upon arrival at London Gatwick Airport. The man was understood to have smuggled himself into the undercarriage of the Air Arabia Maroc aircraft before take-off from Tangier in Morocco. Emergency services were called to Gatwick Airport on Tuesday after the body was found in the Airbus A320 at around 11.45am. Casablanca-based Air Arabia Maroc said: "An incident was identified upon the arrival of Air Arabia Maroc Flight 3O102 from Tangier to London Gatwick on 16 June 2026, and the relevant authorities were immediately notified. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident. We remain in close coordination with the relevant authorities with regards to the investigation." Sussex Police said: "Police were called after the body of a man was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft at Gatwick Airport, arriving from Tangier, at about 11.45am on Tuesday, June16. Officers are investigating and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.”

Incident at Concession Picnic Site in the Kruger National Park A guest has been fatally wounded at a concession-operated braai picnic area in the vicinity of Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park on the evening of Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Based on the preliminary information available at this stage, a private guide attached to the concession operator allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury of a 69-year-old guest from Canada. The guest was part of a group booked outside the park and only came in for a bush braai offered by a private concession with a valid permit to operate the facility within the park: shorturl.at/6gHRk

Traffic visible in the Strait of Hormuz via MarineTraffic.com over the last 24 hours remains steady, with all transits, both inbound and outbound, observed utilizing the Iranian traffic separation scheme.

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The laws of physics don't apply to mountain goats🐐

“Stars and Stripes” ! United Airlines has unveiled a special “Stars and Stripes” livery to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. At the same time, the airline announced that since 2024, nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to the United cockpit through its special recruitment program. The special livery is being applied this summer to a US-built Boeing 787-10 and a Boeing 737-800. The color scheme consists of red, white, and blue elements, fifty stars symbolizing the American states, and diagonal stripes that, according to United, are meant to reflect the dynamism and progress of the country. United currently has more than 18,000 pilots, of whom over 4,500 are veterans. In addition, the airline's internal veterans network numbers more than 5,300 members. #airlines #aircraft

The 'Beirut Explosion' of August 4, 2020, is considered one of the most powerful artificial non-nuclear explosions in history. It was equivalent to around 1.1 kilotons of TNT and generated an M3.3 earthquake. [editing: davitoqro]

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Boeing has confirmed that two employees were aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 'Stratofortress' that crashed earlier today shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, California.

Aftermath of U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base.

The moment pilot ejected safely from the F/A-18 Hornet and was hospitalized with minor injuries. Earlier today a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake, Washington, sparking a brush fire. An investigation into the accident has been initiated. #aircraft

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NEW: Indian Air Force An-32 military transport aircraft crashed on Saturday while attempting to land at an air force base in the northeastern city of Jorhat. "We are aware of the IAF transport aircraft accident in Jorhat. We are awaiting further details," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

NEW: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-3Q8 hits a ground radar antenna pole with its right wing while maneuvering to its parking position at Antalya Airport. Video: @muratherdemm

Firefighters on scene. Evacuation ongoing

The majestic FIFA World Cup 2026 drone show in Mexico City.

Well hello there! B-52 Bomber heading towards Iran direction

A leopard catches a Bateleur eagle in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Leopards are arguably the most adaptable predators on the continent. These are opportunistic hunters that will take virtually any prey that presents itself, from small rodents to, apparently, one of Africa's most iconic raptors. __ 📹 Trans Africa Self Drive Adventures and Tours 📍 #KgalagadiTransfrontierPark #bateleureagle #leopard #mabuasehube #LiveYourWild