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“Missing” USAF tanker lands safely at RAF Mildenhall after in-flight emergency

Posted on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker that was reported as “missing” by some of the British media had landed safely at RAF Mildenhall, the 100th Air Refueling Wing said.

By U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark Bucher [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russia to resume production of Tu-160

Posted on April 30, 2015April 29, 2015 by alert5

During his tour of the Kazan Aviation Plant, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that production of the Tu-160 bomber will resume.

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

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Japan may join U.S. in carrying out air patrols over South China Sea

Posted on April 30, 2015April 29, 2015 by alert5

Two anonymous sources told Reuters that the Japanese military is mulling the idea of having air patrols over South China Sea together with United States.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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GoPro cockpit footage from Belarus Yak-130

Posted on April 29, 2015 by alert5

GoPro cockpit video of CF-18 painted in Battle of Britain colors

Posted on April 29, 2015April 29, 2015 by alert5

CF-18 Demonstration pilot for 2015, Capt. Denis “Cheech” Beaulieu, shared this video of himself as he practice for the airshow season in his jet that has been painted to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Photo:RCAF