February 28, 2021

JASDF Kawasaki C-2 visiting Vietnam on Mar. 8

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

Japan is sending three types of transport aircraft to Vietnam for long-range flying training in March.

Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Irish Air Corps PC-9 with engine failure glide 30km to make safe landing

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A Irish Air Corps PC-9 suffered an in-flight engine failure on Feb. 26 during a training mission in the afternoon.

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Mike Durant of Black Hawk Down fame talks about his role during Desert Storm

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

On the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mike Durant spoke about his role during the war in the Gulf.

This February 1991 screenshot from a forward-looking infrared recorder shows a Scud launcher and minigun rounds hitting the desert floor around it during Operation Desert Storm. (Courtesy U.S Army imagery)

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LR-2 King Air 350 delivered to JGSDF

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Textron recently delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft equipped with multiple special mission modifications to Japcon Incorporated. The aircraft is destined for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF).

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CQ Brown is not ready to buy Wedgetails yet

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown has said that he needs to consider all options before deciding on how to replace the aging E-3 AWACS.

A Royal Australian air force E-7A Wedgetail departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 3, 2017. The E-7A can control the tactical battle space, providing direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants and land based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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