Category: Air Force

Bill Sweetman gives his support to efforts to reengine the B-52 bomber with this piece in Aviation Week.

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The 17th Special Operations Squadron in Kadena, Japan marked the beginning of the MC-130P Combat Shadow retirement with one final formation flight on Oct. 16.

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer

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The Mirage 2000 pilot exchange program between Taiwan and France has concluded. The last pilot, call sign Sunny, flew his last flight last week. A total of seven pilots benefited from the program. Unfortunately, one was killed in an accident.

Photo: French Air Force

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The 442nd Fighter Wing painted a special nose art on A-10, #122, to show support for Kansas City Royals baseball team’s push for World Series.

Photo: USAF

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