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RoCAF F-16V landing gear accident during scramble on Sept. 23

Posted on September 25, 2021 by alert5

A Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) F-16V fighter, #6650, suffered a landing gear collapsed during a scramble from Chiayi air base on Sept. 23.

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P-8A crews learn about adversarial fighter escort from 123rd FS

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Navy P-8A crews often encounter fighter escorts during their missions overseas. To help them differentiate between safe and aggressive maneuvers, members from CPRW-10 took up training with the 123rd Fighter Squadron.

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The last of 17 B-1s that are to be retired has left Barksdale

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has completed its divestiture of 17 B-1B bombers on Sept. 23 with the last aircraft departing for the boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base via Edwards.