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Maiden flight of F-15QA

Posted on April 15, 2020 by alert5

VC-25A #29000 now equipped with ADS-B and IFF Mode 5

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by alert5

The Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 5 system has been installed on VC-25A #29000.

171st ARW, Master Sgt. Stacey Barkey / Public domain
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#TrainerTuesday

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alert5

Female flight instructors started teaching at PLAAF Aviation University

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alert5

Several female flight instructors from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) have started training students at the Aviation University in Changchun.

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Filipino lawmakers support sale of golf courses at military bases

Posted on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by alert5

Filipino lawmakers from the House and Senate have voiced support on a suggestion to sell golf courses at military bases in order to raise funds to fight COVID-19 and prop up the economy.

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