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B-1 to replace B-2 for Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game flyovers

Posted on December 18, 2022 by alert5

The 20023 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will feature the B-1 at the flyovers instead of the B-2 bomber.

Rose Parade and Rose Bowl (5014071)
U.S. Space Force image by Van Ha, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Niger expands military air fleet with third C-130H arrival

Posted on December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 by alert5

The Nigerien Air Force (Armée de l’Air du Niger) has taken delivery of the third and final C-130H from the United States.
169th Operations Group - Lockheed HC-130H-LM Hercules 65-0985
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LAF and U.S. strengthen partnership with new helicopter delivery

Posted on December 17, 2022 by alert5

The United States has delivered UH-1 Huey helicopters to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).


Photo: U.S. State Department
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The An-12 turns 65: A milestone for a iconic aircraft

Posted on December 16, 2022December 15, 2022 by alert5

The Antonov An-12, a four-engined turboprop transport aircraft that was designed in the Soviet Union, took off for the first time on Dec. 16, 1957 with Captain Yakov I. Vernikov at the controls.

Antonov An-12BK, Russia - Air Force AN1879625
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Kenyan Air Force flypast during Jamhuri Day

Posted on December 14, 2022December 13, 2022 by alert5

The Kenyan Air Force put up a flypast during Jamhuri Day on Dec. 12. Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya and marks the day in 1963 when Kenya gained its independence from British colonial rule and became a republic. The word “Jamhuri” means “republic” in Swahili, the national language of Kenya.

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