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Iraqi Su-25s carried out air strikes in Tikrit

Posted on December 26, 2014 by alert5

Iraq’s Al Sumaria TV channel reported that Iraqi Su-25 attack jets have carried out air strikes in Tikrit for the first time.

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Six upgraded Tu-160s to be delivered next year

Posted on December 26, 2014 by alert5

Six upgraded Tu-160 strategic bombers are slated to be delivered to Russia’s Long Range Aviation in 2015.

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F-16 D-models return to flight after longeron repair

Posted on December 25, 2014December 25, 2014 by alert5

USAF F-16Ds based in Luke Air Force Base that have been grounded due to cracks on the canopy sill longeron are returning to flight.
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Father versus son in DACT mission

Posted on December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 by alert5

Col. Al Wimmer, an F-16 pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours, recently flew a dissimilar aircraft dogfight against his son, Capt. Taylor Wight, in an F-15C.

Father and son fighter pilots join up after their mission flight
U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund

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Italy orders three more M-346s

Posted on December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 by alert5

Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi has secured another order of three M-346 advanced jet trainers for the Italian Air Force.
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