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NF-16D VISTA redesignated as the X-62A

Posted on July 31, 2021 by alert5

The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A last month.

Roger Tanner and Bill Gray pilot the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA) from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Edwards AFB on Jan. 30, 2019 after receiving modifications and a new paint scheme. The aircraft was resdesignated from NF-16D to the X-62A, June 14, 2021 (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

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Italians and Kiwis participate in Green Flag Little Rock

Posted on July 31, 2021 by alert5

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, exercise Green Flag Little Rock has international partners participating again.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jayden Ford

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First female F-35 B-course graduate in the 63rd FS

Posted on July 31, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Rachel Vander Kolk is the first female F-35 B-course graduate in the 63rd FS.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Busby
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Komatsu city approves deployment of F-35As

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by alert5

City officials from Komatsu have approved the deployment of F-35As to Komatsu air base and the defense ministry was informed on the decision on Jul. 29.

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AGM-183A failed flight test again, rocket motor did not ignite

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s latest attempt to flight test the AGM-183A has failed with the rocket motor failing to ignite after the hypersonic weapon separated from the B-52.

Photo: USAF

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