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Flying the B-25J is part of the curriculum for USNTPS students

Posted on December 7, 2019December 6, 2019 by alert5

For twice a year, a B-25J warbird will travel to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) at NAS Patuxent River to allow students to broaden their experience by flying the aircraft.

Photo by: Cpl. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

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Kolkata might get a Sea Harrier for display

Posted on December 4, 2019 by alert5

The city of Kolkata, India might get a Indian Navy Sea Harrier for display. The city is currently preparing to have a museum displaying a retired Tu-142 and the Sea Harrier might join it.

Trinidade [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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Last flying FJ-4 damaged during belly landing

Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 by alert5

The last airworthy FJ-4 warbird was damaged when the pilot failed to extend the undercarriage during landing at Richfield Municipal Airport on Nov. 14.

Photos: Richfield City Police
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