German World War 2 ace Hugo Broch had a chance to fulfill his dream of flying a Spitfire during a recent flight at Biggin Hill in Kent.
Month: June 2017
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in Halifax to mark 150th Canada Day
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is making a port call in Halifax from Jun. 28 to Jul. 1 to participate in the celebration of Canada Day.
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French Air Force general accused of using Alphajet for personal trips
A French Air Force general has been accused of misusing a Alphajet for his own personal trips during weekends.
By Flox Papa (Flickr: Dassault alphajet Solo) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Su-27SM3 spotted in Syria; 62 Red is last Su-27 to be built
A visit by Syrian leader Bashar Assad to the Russia air base in Latakia has revealed the presence of a Su-27SM3 fighter there.
Photos: Syrian government
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Russia has produced a new batch of AL-31F3 turbofans for its Su-33s
TASS reports that United Engine Corporation (UEC) has produced a new batch of AL-31F3 turbofan engines for the Russian Navy’s Su-33 fleet.
Dmitry Terekhov [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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