Two Tu-160 bombers have been transferred to the Russian Air Force after undergoing upgrades. They are named after Ivan Yarygin and Vasily Reshetnokov.
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Y-20 flown to Pakistan; first overseas mission
China’s indigenous Y-20 transport has been flown to Pakistan. It was the type’s first overseas trip.
Photos: China Ministry of Defense
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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wongwai
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8th Fighter Squadron to permanently bed down at Holloman; one FTU to remain at Luke AFB
The U.S. Air Force has announced that the 8th Fighter Squadron will be permanently assigned to Holloman Air Force Base.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty
WSJ: KJ-500 operating out of Fiery Cross Reef
The Wall Street Journal reported on Apr. 20 that a Chinese airborne early warning aircraft has been operating out of Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea.
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