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Sniper pod completes fit check on FA-50

Posted on October 16, 2019 by alert5

Lockheed Martin says its Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) has successfully completed its fit check on the FA-50.

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MC-130P that participated in Sơn Tây raid going to Castle air museum

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by alert5

The MC-130P #66-0212 that took part in the special forces raid on Sơn Tây, Vietnam will be retired to become a permanent display at Castle air museum.

California Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing conduct an initial pre-flight check on a MC-130P Combat Shadow, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Oct. 3, 2014. The aircraft and its crew are taking part in Soaring Angel 14, a multi-day joint operation that satisfies the unit’s tactical training and readiness requirements through multiple live scenarios in a simulated deployment environment. (U.S. California Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez/Released)

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356th Fighter Squadron reactivated to prepare for the arrival of F-35A in Alaska

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by alert5

Eielson Air Force Base reactivated the 356th Fighter Squadron on Oct. 10 in preparation for the arrival of the F-35A in Alaska.

U.S. Air Force Col. David Skalicky, 354th Operations Group commander, passes the 356th Fighter Squadron (FS) guidon to Lt. Col. James Christensen, 356th FS commander, during a squadron reactivation ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2019. The 356th FS is strategically placed in Alaska to prepare and project 5th generation stealth capabilities, work with partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific and to be ready to deploy around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

J-16, unmanned aircraft to make flying demos at Changchun airshow

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by alert5

A copy of the flying program for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Changchun airshow indicates that the J-16 will be making a flying demo on Oct. 17-21.

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Snowbird 5 crashes at airshow in Atlanta

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by alert5

Snowbird 5, Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier, was forced to eject on Oct. 13 when his jet went down while getting ready to perform in Atlanta.

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