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60th anniversary of AIM-9 Sidewinder’s combat debut over China

Posted on September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 by alert5

The AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile made its combat debut on Sept. 24, 1958 over Wenzhou, China.

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Red Tails over Alabama

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon and a Commemorative Air Force P-51 Mustang fly in formation Sep. 6, 2018, while flying over areas of Alabama. This dissimilar formation flight, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen past, present and future, included the 301st Fighter Squadron F-22 (piloted by Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez), 100th Fighter Squadron F-16 (piloted by Maj. Rich “Sheriff” Peace) and Red Tail P-51 (piloted by CAF member and Tuskegee Airman descendant Brad Lang). The 100th Fighter Squadron was one of the Tuskegee Airmen squadrons during World War II, a famous all African-American squadron from the 332d Fighter Group, activated on Feb 19, 1942 at Tuskegee Army Air Field, Alabama. It was returned to duty in 2007 as a replacement of the Alabama Air National Guard’s 160th Fighter Squadron so the state could honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)

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Jet ace Giora Epstein promoted to Brigadier general

Posted on September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 by alert5

Israeli fighter ace Giora Epstein has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier general on Sept. 13, twenty years after he had retired from service.

Photo: Israeli Air Force
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Pima Air & Space Museum adds Sea Harrier FA.2 to its collection

Posted on September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by alert5

A Sea Harrier FA.2 has arrived at the Pima Air & Space Museum this week.

Photo: Pima Air & Space Museum

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Lost Black Cats – Official trailer

Posted on August 16, 2018August 15, 2018 by alert5

A movie that traces the history of Taiwan’s 35th Squadron will premier this Autumn after five-years of filming.