An investigation by the USAF determined that Capt. James Steel, a F-16C pilot deployed to Afghanistan, flew his jet into a mountain in April.
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Day: August 29, 2013
Cameroon orders Mi-17
Rosoboronexport has inked a deal with Cameroon’s Defense ministry at MAKS 2013 for Mi-17 helicopters.
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Sweetman’s update on PAK-FA
Bill Sweetman has an update on the likely weapons being fitted on the PAK-FA.
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MV-22 makes hard landing near Creech Air Force Base
A MV-22 from VMM-163 made a hard landing during a reduced visibility landing practice near Creech Air Force Base on Aug. 26. The crew was unhurt.
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Cuban Air Force Chief killed in car crash
Cuban Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Pedro Mediondo was involved in a fatal car crash on Sunday. Mediondo was the driver.
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