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CJ Logistics, a South Korean logistics company, recently transported the final two T-50TH fighter jets from the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) manufacturing facility in Sacheon, South Korea to the Takhli Air Base in Thailand. This delivery completes Thailand’s order for 12 T-50TH aircraft. Thailand first ordered four T-50TH jets in September 2015, and then ordered eight more in July, 2017.
Photo: CJ Logistics
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A C-47A Skytrain aircraft, known as “Francis L”, recently made a 3,500-mile journey from a museum in Alaska to the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where it will undergo a full restoration. The aircraft, which participated in key World War II operations, including D-Day and Operation Market Garden, will be restored to its original condition and put on display.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raina Dale
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Kuwait has assured Malaysia that it has no objections to Malaysia’s request to purchase its F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. This assurance follows a visit by a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) technical team to Kuwait in June to discuss the potential procurement. While Kuwait is open to the sale, the final decision rests on two conditions: approval from the United States, the aircraft’s manufacturer, and the completion of Kuwait’s own acquisition of newer fighter jets, including the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long
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After being grounded for over four years, F-15E Strike Eagle 91-0323 has made a triumphant return to operational status. The aircraft, stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, was restored to fighting form thanks to the dedication and tireless work of the 366th Fighter Wing maintenance team.
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The B-1 Lancer demonstrated its global reach on 1 Oct., participating in events both in the United States and in South Korea.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Yendi Borjas
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