Quick reaction by a U.S. Air Force assistant dedicated crew chief help save a F-22 from a main landing gear brake fire that could have destroyed the aircraft.
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USAF F-15C loses canopy while flying off Okinawa
A F-15C from the 18th Wing in Kadena, Japan lost its canopy on Mar. 4 during routine training off the coast of Okinawa.
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Researchers found bird strikes are problematic for helicopters
Researchers from the U.S. National Wildlife Research Center found that bird strikes are most problematic for helicopters.
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Photos: Z-10 attack helicopter crash site
A Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter has crashed today at approximately 14:00 hrs in Weinan, Shaanxi province. Crew on board is reported to have been sent to hospital.
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First photo of B61-12 nuclear bomb
The first photo of the B61‑12 nuclear bomb along with its guided tail section has been released by the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Click on the thumbnail or source for the photo.
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