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PLAAF GX-4 command post said to have crashed

Posted on February 2, 2018 by alert5

An aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) crashed in Guizhou on Jan. 29 and it is said that the plane was a GX-4 C3I command post and battlefield surveillance aircraft.

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Another video of the EP-3 intercept by Russian Su-27

Posted on February 2, 2018 by alert5

Video: USN

Hungarian Air Force receives first Airbus A319

Posted on February 2, 2018 by alert5

Thanks to Péter Temesvári for sending in this photo of the delivery flight Airbus 319 to the Hungarian Air Force. Hit the link below for the rest of his fantastic photos.

For the first time, B-1B weapons load crew will compete against F-16, F-35 load crews

Posted on February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 by alert5

Edwards Air Force Base will be having its Load Crew of the Year competition on Feb. 5 and for the first time, a B-1B weapons load crew will be competing against load crews from the F-16 and F-35 community.

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Argentina has signed contract with France for 5 Super Etendards

Posted on January 31, 2018 by alert5

French President announced on Jan. 26 that the defense ministers of Argentina and France have signed a contract for the sale of five Super Etendards to Argentina.

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