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Medals of CIA station chief who helped secured MiG-23s from Egypt are up for sale

Posted on February 14, 2021 by alert5

Medals of former CIA station chief for the Middle East, Jim Fees, have been put up for sale by his daughter.

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India’s Supreme Court puts dismantling of INS Viraat on hold but the iconic ski jump is gone

Posted on February 13, 2021 by alert5

India’s Supreme Court has put on hold the dismantling of retired aircraft carrier INS Viraat after a petition by a ground that aims to buy the warship and convert it into a museum.

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RAAF reactivates No. 100 Squadron as Air Force Heritage Squadron

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by alert5

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will reactivate the No. 100 Squardon as the Air Force Heritage Squadron to mark its 100th anniversary.

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30th anniversary of the shot down of Spirit 03

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by alert5

The 1st Special Operations Wing hosted a 30th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the fallen crew of Spirit 03 at the Hurlburt Field Air Park Jan. 29.