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RAAF to take delivery of first P-8A this year

Posted on May 24, 2015 by alert5

Australia will take delivery of its first of eight P-8As later this year.

By Naval Air Systems Command [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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167th Airlift Wing retires its last C-5A

Posted on May 23, 2015May 23, 2015 by alert5

The 167th Airlift Wing said goodbye to its last C-5A strategic airlifter on May 19. It will transition to the C-17.

USAF photo by Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle
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40th anniversary of VPAF’s 935 Fighter Jet Regiment

Posted on May 23, 2015May 23, 2015 by alert5

Vietnam daily Tuoi Tre was allowed to visit the Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) 935 Fighter Jet Regiment as the unit marked its 40th anniversary.

Photo: Tran Trong Tuyen
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Colombia Air Force shows video of executive jet crashing while smuggling cocaine

Posted on May 23, 2015 by alert5

A Hawk 600 crashed into the Caribbean Sea while evading interception by the Colombia Air Force on May 20. The business jet was reportedly carrying a ton of cocaine.

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China tried to jam Global Hawk that was flying over South China Sea

Posted on May 23, 2015May 23, 2015 by alert5

China has made attempts to jam the signals of the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft whilst it was operating over South China Sea.

By U.S. Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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