A U-2 Major became the 30th pilot to reach 2,000 flight hours in the aircraft during a mission on Feb. 10 while deployed to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron.
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Month: February 2012
Dutch F-35 gets F135 engine
The first Dutch F-35 has had its jet engine installed.
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“Dirty Harry” Harrier GR9A on public display
The Fleet Air Arm Museum has put its newly acquired Harrier GR9A (ZD433) on display from Feb. 22 to May. 21. The museum has nicknamed the jet ‘Dirty Harry’ because of its war worn condition, along with numerous mission markings and dirt and dust from Afghanistan.
Asia is fastest growing military helicopter market
From India to Korea, the world’s major helicopter manufacturers are competing to sell military helicopters worth $10 billion over the next three years in Asia.
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U.S. Navy begins to dispose its super carriers
The U.S. Navy is looking at how to dispose its four super aircraft carriers.
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