A C-17 was starting up its third engine on Jan. 7 when its tailpipe caught fire and caused $300,000 in damage. Hit the source for the photo of the fire.
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Category: Air Force
Photos: Taiwan’s retired Presidential jet now on display
AIDC handed over a Boeing 727 to the RoCAF at Ching Chuan Kang airbase on Jan. 13 for public display. The jet served as a Presidential aircraft in the 1980s.
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Pentagon wants to station up to 3,000 Marines at Moron Air Base, Spain
Spanish newspaper El Pais reported last week that the Pentagon is seeking permission from Spain to station up to 3,000 Marines at Moron air base.
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Parrikar: Su-30MKI is viable alternative to Rafale
Speaking during a TV program, India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, said the Su-30MKI can be upgraded and offer as a viable alternative to the Rafale if the MMRCA talks collapsed.
RAF Merlin and Desert Hawk nearly collided
A RAF Merlin helicopter nearly hit a Desert Hawk UAV during an exercise in Norfolk. However, the Airprox Board could not decide who was to blame as there was not enough information to judge which party was wrong.