The first F-35A flight at Eglin was cut short by a small fuel leak on Tuesday and maintainers later found out that three fasteners were slightly loose.
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Month: March 2012
USAF imparts SEAD tactics to Turkish Air Force
The U.S. Air Force’s 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany is sharing its tactics on suppression-of-enemy-air-defenses with the Turkish Air Force during Exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012.
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Canada puts off C-115 replacement
The Royal Canadian Air Force has to wait till 2013 to shop for a replacement of their C-115 Buffalos as the Harper government has delayed the program till Spring 2013.
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Venlet confirms U.K. looking at F-35B again
Vice Admiral David Venlet, program manager for the F-35, revealed that the United Kingdom is again interested in the F-35B.
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Fire Scout makes first solo mission
The MQ-8B Fire Scout on board USS Simpson has flown its first solo mission on Mar. 7. This is the first time the Fire Scout has gone to sea on board a Navy ship without a manned helicopter accompanying.
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