Personnel at RAAF Base Darwin were operating at “increased readiness” earlier this month when a pair of Russian Tu-95MS bombers were in neighboring Indonesia.
Category: Air Force
Indian Air Force retires MiG-21 T-96, MiG-27ML
The Indian Air Force retired the MiG-21 T-96 and MiG-27ML on Dec.29. The final flight of the MiG-21 T-96 was flown by air force chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa at Nal airbase in Rajasthan.
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Two F-35s will accompany B-2 at Rose Parade to honor the late Maj. Benjamin Meier
Two F-35s assigned to the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base will accompany a B-2 stealth bomber during the flyover at the annual Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2018.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler (nellis.af.mil) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Canada to withdraw CF-18s from Romania next month
Canada will withdraw the four CF-18 Hornets that it has deployed to Constanta, Romania since September. The jets are scheduled to depart next month.
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By John Davies – CYOW Airport Watch [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. has given Nigeria letter of offer for 12 A-29s
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria has given the country letters of offer and acceptance for 12 A-29 light attack aircraft.
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By US Air Force from USA (A-29 Super Tucano) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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