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Development testing of Conventional Rotary Launcher on B-52 found critical issues

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It was suppose to be a straightforward test, but when a B-52H was trying to release its weapons on the modified Conventional Rotary Launcher during development testing, the bomber’s offensive avionics computer processors shut down as the plane flew towards its target.

Bomber force prepares for new B-52 bomb bay upgrade testing
U.S. Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka

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F-15Es from 492nd Fighter Squadron flew over Acropolis for photo op

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A pair of F-15Es from the 492nd Fighter Squadron flew over Acropolis, Athens on Apr. 13 for a photo flight along with three F-16s from the Hellenic Air Force.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi to the runway, April 4, 2016, during exercise INIOHOS 16 at Andravida Air Base, Greece. Twelve F-15E aircraft from the squadron and approximately 260 U.S. Air Force Airmen are participating in the training event that also includes air forces from Greece and Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Burks/Released)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi to the runway, April 4, 2016, during exercise INIOHOS 16 at Andravida Air Base, Greece. Twelve F-15E aircraft from the squadron and approximately 260 U.S. Air Force Airmen are participating in the training event that also includes air forces from Greece and Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Burks/Released)

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F-15E WSO clocks 1,000 combat hours

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A F-15E weapons system officer with the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has achieved the rare feat of having 1,000 combat hours under his belt.

Lt. Col. Bash, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons system officer and instructor, poses for a photo with an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft after returning from his 1,000 combat flying hour milestone sortie at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2016. The 1,000 hour milestone, an equivalent to more than 40 days in combat, is lauded as a rare achievement, which some flyers never achieve. (U. S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
Lt. Col. Bash, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons system officer and instructor, poses for a photo with an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft after returning from his 1,000 combat flying hour milestone sortie at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2016. The 1,000 hour milestone, an equivalent to more than 40 days in combat, is lauded as a rare achievement, which some flyers never achieve. (U. S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)

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