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F-86F #52-5116 is one step closer to flying again with engine run

Posted on May 6, 2021May 5, 2021 by alert5

Classic Fighters of America has managed to get warbird F-86F-30 #52-5116 to start its engine for the first time in decades.

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UK CSG to reach Japan in July

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by alert5

The Sankei of Japan says the United King Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is expected to reach Sasebo or Yokosuka in July.

Graphic: Royal Navy

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SLAF defends purchase of four Mi-171 helicopters

Posted on May 5, 2021 by alert5

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has defended its decision to buy four Mi-171 helicopters from Russia.

Rehman Abubakr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Dream Chaser cleared to land at former Shuttle Landing Facility

Posted on May 5, 2021 by alert5

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been granted approval by Space Florida to use the former Shuttle Landing Facility for its Dream Chaser spacecraft.

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E-2, F-15, F/A-18 made barrier arrested landing during Cope North 21

Posted on May 4, 2021May 5, 2021 by alert5

The two Barrier Arresting Kits (BAK-12) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam were replaced on Apr. 26. In the new releases on May 3 from the 36th Wing Public Affairs, Master Sgt. Robert Smith from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron said the BAK-12 was used to catch a E-2, F-15 and F/A-18 during exercise Cope North 21 in February.

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron removes the old Barrier Arresting Kit from the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)

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