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The 116th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, is marking its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base on Aug. 4th. The squadron, originally formed as the 116th Aero Squadron in 1917, has a rich history dating back to the early days of military aviation.
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A longstanding tradition at the Royal Air Force’s 14 Squadron has come to an end following a formal complaint. The squadron, formed in 1915 and nicknamed the ‘Crusaders’ after its involvement in operations over Gaza and Palestine during World War I, has been ordered to remove all references to the name.
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The Hickory Aviation Museum (HAM) is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of a retired McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft (BuNo 164560) to its collection.
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, tail number #89-0487 and nicknamed “Lucky,” has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing 15,000 flight hours during a combat sortie on May 17. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for this Strike Eagle which is the only F-15E credited with an air-to-air kill.
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This YouTube video dives into the fascinating story behind the red muffler, a symbol synonymous with South Korean Air Force pilots. While the image might conjure pilots soaring through the skies with a red scarf flowing behind them, the reality is a bit more nuanced.