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F-16C landed safely despite losing half of right wing

Posted on February 21, 2015February 21, 2015 by alert5

A student pilot managed to land his F-16C, #89-2034, after the jet lost half of its right wing during a mid-air collision with his instructor’s jet. The instructor ejected safely.

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Sentry Savannah 15-1 B-Roll: F-16, F-22 and T-38

Posted on February 20, 2015February 20, 2015 by alert5

B-Roll footage of take offs, landings, taxiing during Sentry Savannah 15-1. Footage includes F-16, F-22 and T-38 aircraft as well as other B-roll from Savannah Air Dominance Center parking ramp.

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Russia starts deploying AESA VHF radars

Posted on February 20, 2015 by alert5

Russia’s air defense forces have started deploying the Nebo M AESA VHF radar, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press service said.
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Second F-35 arrived at U.S. Air Force Weapons School

Posted on February 20, 2015 by alert5

The second F-35 assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School has arrived on Feb. 18. The aircraft was flown in by U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria.

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Indian Air Force chief: Su-30MKI cannot replace Rafale

Posted on February 20, 2015February 20, 2015 by alert5

Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha has ruled out buying more Su-30MKM fighters to replace the Rafale, saying the two fighters complement and do not replace each other.
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