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A secret airbase has emerged from the deserts in UAE, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. Aviation Week has more.

Credit: Google Earth

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Remaining Swedish experts on JAS-39 to leave Czech Republic

Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by alert5

To help Czech Republic induct the Gripen into service, Sweden sent a group of pilots and mechanics to help the former setup shop in 2005. After ten years, the last batch of experts will depart this September.

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Fighters from RAF, RCAF, RNLAF practiced intercepting B-52H during POLAR GROWL

Posted on April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 by alert5

Fighters from the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force had chances to practice dissimilar air intercept maneuvers with B-52Hs from the 2nd Bomb Wing and 5th Bomb Wing on Apr.2.

New Hampshire Air National Guard photo by Airman Ashlyn J. Correia
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