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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently marked its 88th anniversary with grand celebrations at the Air Force Base in Don Muang on Mar. 7-8. The theme of the airshow, “AIR SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH UNBEATABLE COLLABORATION,” underscored the RTAF’s commitment to national security through strong partnerships with various nations.
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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to mark its 88th anniversary with a spectacular international airshow on Mar. 7-8, 2025, at Wing 6 in Don Mueang, Bangkok. Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to breathtaking aerial displays featuring teams from around the world, including the August 1st Aerobatic Team from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team from the Indian Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force’s cutting-edge F-35A demonstration team. The RTAF will also showcase its own aerial prowess by bringing the Saab JAS 39 fighter of the Shark Gripen Demonstraion Team from Wing 7, Surat Thani, performing flying demonstrations that highlight the capabilities of this advanced Swedish-made combat aircraft.
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The U.S. Air Force 53rd Test and Evaluation Group’s Detachment 3 recently conducted an operational taxi test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, successfully integrating a U.S. Navy AGM-84 Harpoon missile system onto an F-16 fighter.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish
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Three command pilots from the U.S. Air Force’s 159th Fighter Wing (FW), Louisiana Air National Guard, have recently logged significant F-15 flying milestones, marking a proud moment for the unit based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans.
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In a move that underscores confidence in the KF-21 and signals ambitions for the export market, Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Lee Young-soo, recently took to the skies in the indigenous supersonic fighter. The flight, conducted from Sacheon Air Base, saw Lee soaring over the South Sea at speeds exceeding 500 kts and altitudes of approximately 15,000 ft.