Military Aviation Digest — Week 51, 2024
Week 51, 2024 · 16 Dec – 22 Dec 2024
Between 16 December and 22 December 2024, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 2 aircraft types. United States was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
3events · 3lost/retired · 2countries · 2aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | 🇺🇸 United States | F/A-18E/F | -1 active |
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-11 Red Rippers was shot down by an SM-2 missile fired by USS Gettysburg while conducting aerial refueling operations in the Red Sea. The cruiser …
cbsnews.com |
| 22 Dec | 🇺🇸 United States |
F/A-18F Super Hornet
Red Sea |
-1 active |
F/A-18F from USS Harry S. Truman engaged and shot down by the cruiser USS Gettysburg in a friendly-fire incident during Houthi missile defense operations. Both aviators ejected; one suffered minor …
cnn.com |
| 18 Dec | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Ka-52
Russia |
-1 active |
Shot down by friendly fire in an unknown location during combat sortie, killing both crew members.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 51 of 2024?
3 air force events were recorded between 16 December–22 December 2024, spanning 2 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
3 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
United States recorded the most events in week 51 of 2024, with 2 reported inventory changes.