Month: May 2021

Golden Horde Vanguard program completes final flight test

Posted on May 27, 2021July 2, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s Golden Horde Vanguard program successfully completed the three objectives of the final flight test on May 25.

Photo: AFRL

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HAF, RSAF joint exercise Falcon Eye 2 commences

Posted on May 27, 2021 by alert5

Saudi F-15s and Hellenic F-16s have commenced exercise Falcon Eye 2 at King Faisal Air Base on May 25.

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Philippines to receive two T129Bs in September

Posted on May 26, 2021 by alert5

Philippine Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong told the local media on May 25 that the first two T129B attack helicopters will be delivered in September.

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HAF Museum’s Spitfire returning home May 27

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by alert5

Hellenic Air Force Museum’s Spitfire MJ755 has left England for its trip home to Greece, the warbird is expected to arrive home on May 27.

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VMGR-234 and 3/11 carried out air refueling training

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Corps VMGR-234 carried out a joint air refueling training with Mirage 2000 aircraft from the French Air Force’s 3/11 squadron over the Horn of Africa on May 24.

French Air Force Col. Olivier Saunier, the commander of the French Air Base in Djibouti, observes a French Mirage 2000-5 refuel from a U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules, in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. U.S. and French forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

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