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T-50A clocks 100 flights in South Carolina

Posted on October 7, 2017October 5, 2017 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has clocked the 100th sortie for the T-50A at its Greenville facility in South Carolina this week, the company said on Oct. 4.

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Missile fin detached during F-15J scramble

Posted on October 6, 2017 by alert5

A Things Falling Off Aircraft (TFOA) incident took place on May 5 in Japan when a missile fin became detached during the scramble of a F-15J from Chitoseon air base.

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USAF sending one F-35A to Eielson AFB for testing

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by alert5

A single F-35A will arrive at Eielson Air Force Base this month for testing as the base prepares itself for the arrival of two F-35A squadrons in 2020.

By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Israeli Air Force getting one more G550

Posted on October 5, 2017 by alert5

A senior officer with the Israeli Air Force has confirmed with Flight Global that his service is procuring one more Gulfstream G550 business jet for special missions.

By Oren Rozen (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Flight Test Historical Foundation to commemorate 20th anniversary of F-22’s first flight

Posted on October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by alert5

he Flight Test Historical Foundation will be hosting a Gathering of Eagles event on Oct. 21 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the F-22’s first flight.

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