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RoKAF F-35A that did a belly landing was struck by a bird

Posted on January 14, 2022 by alert5

It has emerged that the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) F-35A that made a belly landing on Jan. 4 was struck by a bird while in the air.

A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II banks left during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The aircraft’s electronic sensors contain the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS), a system that provides pilots with situational awareness in the area surrounding the aircraft for enhanced missile and aircraft warning, and day/night pilot vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)

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Watch the maiden flight of newly built Tu-160M

Posted on January 13, 2022 by alert5

A photo of a Taiwanese F-16V crashing into the water

Posted on January 13, 2022 by alert5

T-7 for Tunisia

Posted on January 13, 2022 by alert5

Gated article says the Boeing T-7 advanced jet trainer is a candidate to replace Tunisia’s aging L-59 fleet.

Photo: U.S. Air Force

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USAF F-16 pilot retires one day before 60th birthday

Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by alert5

The oldest F-16 pilot in the U.S. Air Force has retired on Dec. 10, 2021. Lt. Col. Joseph “Hooter” Feheley was last assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Allissa Landgraff
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