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Day: June 5, 2018

107th Fighter Squadron returns to Normandy after 74 years

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A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, fly over the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of the commeroration ceremonies for D-Day 74 — the 74th anniversary of the D-Day invasion during World War II. The 107th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron flew multiple missions over Normandy during the lead up to D-Day and during the invasion itself. The flight during the commemoration represents the first assigned mission for the 107th in France since World War II. The unit also served in France during World War I. The 107th is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan Heaton)

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Boeing sees India taking at least two years to decide on next fighter

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Gene Cunningham, Boeing vice president of global defense sales, told Bloomberg News recently that it could be another two years before New Delhi decides on which fighter to buy for its air force.

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By ruben alexander from Bangalore (Dare to stir this Hornet’s nest?) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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