Military Aviation Digest — Week 22, 2026
Week 22, 2026 · 25 May – 31 May 2026
Between 25 May and 31 May 2026, 2 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 1 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 1 country and 2 aircraft types. United States was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
2events · 1lost/retired · 1country · 2aircraft types
Mon
25 May
Wed
27 May
Fri
29 May
Sat
30 May
Sun
31 May
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | 🇺🇸 United States |
KC-135R/T
RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom |
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Two U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers were damaged in a low-speed ground mishap at RAF Mildenhall, England, between 28-29 May 2026. While a tow vehicle backed KC-135R 59-1509 of the …
theaviationist.com |
| 26 May | 🇺🇸 United States |
T-45C
Noxubee County, Mississippi, USA |
-1 active |
A T-45C Goshawk assigned to Training Air Wing One (TW-1) at Naval Air Station Meridian crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi, at approximately 12:30 p.m. CDT on May …
news.usni.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 22 of 2026?
2 air force events were recorded between 25 May–31 May 2026, spanning 1 countries and 2 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
1 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 1 reported event.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
United States recorded the most events in week 22 of 2026, with 2 reported inventory changes.