In acquisition notice released on Feb. 26, the U.S. Air Force indicated that a supersonic engine is one of the three power plant options being considered for the long range standoff (LRSO) missile.
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Category: Air Force
WWII pilot reunited with P-47
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/Senior Airman Jensen Stidham
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Mexican Air Force buying 15 Bell 407GXs
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.
Photos: Guizhou JL-9 production line
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.
Argentine technical delegation to evaluate JF-17
According to MercoPress, Argentina will send a technical team to China next week to evaluate the Chengdu JF-17 fighter.
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