VP-30 traveled to Australia to learn AAR techniques from E-7A personnel

A P-8A from VP-30 went on a round-the-world trip on Jul. 6 and one of the legs was Australia where the crew, commandeered CO Capt. Curt Phillips, learn air-to-air refueling (AAR) techniques from RAAF’s E-7A personnel.

P-8A Poseidon VX-20 Squadron
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USAF’s new vice chief still remembers getting shot down over Serbia

Gen. David L. Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s new vice chief of staff, had survived getting shot down over Serbia 16 years ago and evading capture. Washington Post has more on his rise to become the number two at the flying branch.

Lt Gen David L. Goldfein, USAF
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Leasing Gripen C/D fighters still on the table for Brazilian Air Force

A spokesperson for the Brazilian Air Force told Jane’s that his service has not given up the chance to lease Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden while waiting for new Gripen E fighters to be delivered.

Saab 39 Gripen NG Demo, Sweden - Air Force AN1752819
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