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U.S. Navy engineers fired missile at KC-46 test article

Posted on June 9, 2015June 9, 2015 by alert5

As part of the KC-46 development program, the aerial tanker had to be subjected to a series of weapons survivability test. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Weapons Survivability Laboratory was tasked with the assignment.

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Pop-up aircraft hangar makes Kuwaiti debut

Posted on June 9, 2015 by alert5

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188s deployed to Kuwait for Operation Impact are now protected from the elements thanks to a Modular Shelter System- Aircraft (MSS-A) from the Canadian Armed Forces Construction Engineers.

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Photo: OP Impact, DND

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Taiwan unveils F-16B with kill markings of AVG ace Robert Neale

Posted on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 by alert5

Taiwn today unveiled its F-16 and IDF fighters with markings to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japanese surrender to the local media.

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Three JF-17s left Pakistan for Paris Airshow

Posted on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 by alert5

Three JF-17s have departed Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Paris Airshow 2015. PAF spokesperson Air Commodore S M Ali said one aircraft will fly at the show.

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Posted in Air Force, Airshow, Industry

Wild Weasels mark 50th anniversary of first strike

Posted on June 7, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s 55th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base hosted past and present members of the Wild Weasel community from Jun. 5-6 for the 50th anniversary of the first Wild Weasel strike.

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