F-15C/Es from RAF Lakenheath teamed up with the Royal Air Force for exercise Red Diamond Dec. 4-6 and 10-13 over eastern England and the North Sea.
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Month: December 2012
Israeli F-16 veered off runway
An Israeli Air Force F-16 veered off the runway at Ramat David base on Tuesday after landing. The pilot encountered technical difficulties.
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New move to relocate MCAS Futenma
Steps to relocate MCAS Futenma in Okinawa, Japan has started again but the success will depend on whether Okinawa’s governor approve the construction permits.
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Turkey requesting 117 AIM-9X missiles
Turkey is requesting the sale of 117 AIM-9X missiles and other supporting components from the Pentagon for $140 million.
Image of RAF RC-135
Aviation Week has posted an image of the first RC-135 for the Royal Air Force.
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