Israel is looking into setting up an airborne hospital in the CH-53 or C-130. The upgrade of Unit 669’s medical capabilities is necessary as future conflicts could be far from Israel’s borders.
Month: September 2011
Photo: J-20 cockpit
U.S. frustrated over Canada’s export of engine to China
Investigations by the U.S. State Department into the export of a Pratt & Whitney engine that ended up in a Chinese attack helicopter was hampered by Canada’s lack of co-operation.
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VMFT-401 celebrates 25th anniversary
The U.S. Marine Corps sole adversary squadron, VMFT-401, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Air Force One flight plan leaked by Japanese air traffic controller
News reports from Japan say an air traffic controller at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is being investigated for posting on his blog images of the flight plan of Air Force One during U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Japan last November.
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