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WWII pilot reunited with P-47

Posted on March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 by alert5

Retired Air National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Hertel, who flew the P-47 while stationed in Iwo Jima, Japan, was reunited with the Thunderbolt during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Feb. 28.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)
U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jensen Stidham
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Posted in Air Force, Heritage

Mexican Air Force buying 15 Bell 407GXs

Posted on March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 by alert5

The Mexican Air Force (FAM) is buying 15 Bell 407GX helicopters. The 407GXs will be operated by the 111th Air Squadron based at the Military Airbase in Zapopan, Jalisco.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry

Photos: Guizhou JL-9 production line

Posted on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by alert5

Guizhou Aviation Industry Import/Export Company (GAIEC) has released photos of the production line for the JL-9 fighter trainer. These images indicate production of the jet with DSI is well underway.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry

Argentine technical delegation to evaluate JF-17

Posted on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by alert5

According to MercoPress, Argentina will send a technical team to China next week to evaluate the Chengdu JF-17 fighter.
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

Italy places order for three P.1HH HammerHead UAS

Posted on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015 by alert5

The Italian Air Force is the launch customer of the Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead unmanned air vehicle.
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Posted in Air Force, Industry, UAV

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