The only F-15C to score two MiG-29 kills has been retired to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Apr. 25. Lt. Col. Matthew “Beast” Tanis flew #86-0156 from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts to Dayton, becoming the last person to fly the jet.
Month: April 2023
Vietnam might procure more L-39NG advanced jet trainers
Vietnam is considering ordering additional L-39NG advanced jet trainers from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody, as reported by Reuters. Delivery of the initial 12 aircraft is set to commence this year. During Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s three-day visit to Vietnam last week, security was a primary topic discussed with Vietnamese leaders. The Czech business delegation that accompanied Fiala included four arms dealers. Talks between both parties also involved the L 410 NG cargo aircraft, which is produced by Aircraft Industries.
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Philippine Air Force SF-260FH crashes
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) SF-260FH basic trainer aircraft, #033, encountered a problem after take off from runaway 21 of Fernando Air Base in Lipa, Batangas on Apr. 24. The aircraft subsequently crashed.
Red Tails bids farewell to the F-16
The 100th fighter squadron of the 187th Fighter Wing bid farewell to its last F-16 Block 30 fighter jets on Apr. 21 with farewell flyaway ceremony held at Dannelly Field in Montgomery.
Nimitz CSG to visit Thailand
The U.S. Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG-11) has been making its way across the Indo-Pacific region since November 2022, participating in joint training operations and port visits with partners and allies. On Apr. 24, the Strike Group will arrived in Thailand for a scheduled visit aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Thai security partnership and celebrating the 190th anniversary of U.S.-Thai diplomatic relations.
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