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Two PAF pilots killed in SF260TP crash

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by alert5

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed on Wednesday that one of its SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP trainer/light attack turboprop aircraft went down in Bataan while its two pilots were conducting “recurrency training.” According to the PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, the plane crashed in Barangay Del Rosario in Pilar town at about 10:34 a.m. and that the investigation is ongoing. The SF-260TP aircraft was assigned to the 15th Strike Wing, based at the Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point, Cavite.

Photo: Pilar Municipal Police Station
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RNZAF to retire the P-3K2

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alert5

The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 5 Squadron put on a three-ship P-3K2 formation flight on Jan. 24 to mark the end of an era as the fleet prepares to retire at the end of the month.

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First flight of Bahrain’s F-16 Block 70

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alert5

Lockheed Martin announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina location on Jan. 24.

GV22-0020 F-16 Bahrain EB1 First Flight 20230125 V2 from LM Aero Multimedia on Vimeo.

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Jordan signs contract toby 12 F-16 fighters

Posted on January 22, 2023 by alert5

Jordan has signed a contract to buy 12 new F-16 fighters from the United States. The agreement was signed by the commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force, Brigadier Gen. Pilot Mohamed Fathi Hyasat, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Jordan.

Photo: Jordanian Armed Forces
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USAF deploy F-16s from Germany to Japan

Posted on January 18, 2023 by alert5

U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany are now in Japan to support the ongoing withdrawal of F-15Cs from Kadena air base, Japan.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. The diverse array of fighters, alongside joint and allied forces strengthen operational readiness to defend Japan while ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific through a robust presence of dynamic fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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