The Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” will be the first U.K. squadron to operate the F-35. It will retire the Tornado next year.
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Category: Air Force
Six F-15Ks flying non-stop to attend Red Flag Alaska
For the first time, the RoKAF’s F-15Ks will fly non-stop to the United States for exercise. Six jets will be refueled in mid-air for the flight to Alaska for Red Flag.
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PAK-FA pilots don’t need diapers
A Russia Today article on the Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA fighter’s life support and aircrew equipment.
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Indonesia’s Air Force One to be delivered in December
Indonesia’s presidential jet, a Boeing 737-800, is expected to be delivered this December.
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QF-4 crashes in Florida
A QF-4 has crashed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida while taking off. The drone crashed alongside Highway 98, forcing authorities to close the road.
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