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Vietnam veteran reunited with the AH-1G he flew during the war

Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by alert5

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Jim Mitschke was reunited with the Bell AH-1G attack helicopter that he flew with during the Vietnam War recently at Yuma Proving Ground.

Vietnam-era Army Capt. Jim Mitschke (left) talks with U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Flight Services Division Chief Patrick Franklin beneath the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter he flew in combat for more than 750 hours in country. Mitschke was reunited with the aircraft after more than 50 years.

Photo by Mark Schauer
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U.S. Army launches criminal probe into double HH-60 crash at Fort Stewart

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by alert5

Two HH-60 MedEvac helicopters were destroyed in a crash at Fort Stewart, Georgia on Mar. 30. After preliminary investigations, the U.S. Army has decided to launch a criminal probe into the event.

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1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion receives the AH-64E V6

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by alert5

The South Carolina National Guard’s 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion recently took delivery of five AH-64E V6 attack helicopters.

The first five AH-64E model Apache attack helicopters to be delivered to the South Carolina National Guard arrive at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 24, 2022. The South Carolina National Guard is replacing 24 D-model aircraft with new E-model, which will be delivered to and flown by the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. The new model includes mechanical and software upgrades that will dramatically improve their ability to work and communicate in a joint services environment, and allow pilots to operate with more capabilities in future conflicts. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)

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Thales demonstrates its C-UAS to Spanish Army

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by alert5

Thales has demonstrated its anti-drone system, Horus Shield, to the Spanish Army a few weeks ago at the airfield of the Segovia town of Marugán.

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Illinois Army National Guard receives the UH-60V

Posted on March 20, 2022March 19, 2022 by alert5

The UH-60V variant has been inducted into service with the 106th Aviation Regiment at the Illinois Army National Guard.

This photo illustration shows the difference between UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter control panel (top) and UH-60L control panel (bottom). The “Victors” have several technological advancements that make them easier to operate than older variants, including a digital glass cockpit. (Photos by Brad Rhen)

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