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Another Tu-95MS delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces

Posted on April 7, 2016 by alert5

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced on Apr. 5 that another Tu-95MS strategic bomber has completed its upgrading process and redelivered back to the Russian Aerospace Forces.

By Alex Beltyukov – RuSpotters Team [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

Twelve F-15Es from RAF Lakenheath are now in Greece for INIOHOS 16

Posted on April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 by alert5

Twelve F-15Es from 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, are now at Andravida Air Base, Greece for exercise INIOHOS 16.

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)

Philippine Air Force takes delivery of first C-130T

Posted on April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 by alert5

The first of two C-130Ts (# 5011) for the Philippine Air Force has arrived home on Apr. 5.

Photo: PAF
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JASDF U-125 goes missing

Posted on April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 by alert5

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force U-125 has gone missing after departing Kanoya Air Field this afternoon.

By Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan (Air Show 2012 at Iruma Air Base – U-125) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Vermont ANG to receive F-35A in 2019

Posted on April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 by alert5

The F-35A will be delivered to the Vermont Air National Guard in the fall of 2019, one year ahead of schedule. The accelerated delivery to Burlington Air Guard Station was mentioned when the U.S. Air Force announced that it will send two F-35A squadrons to Alaska.

By Alex Lloyd (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2076301) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons