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These guys are bringing a C-47 across the hump to China and they need your help

Posted on September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 by alert5

The Flying Tiger Historical Organization is trying to bring a C-47 from Australia for display at the Flying Tigers Guilin Heritage Park & Museum in China. The aircraft’s left engine failed after departure from Bali, Indonesia and they are now stuck in Surabaya. They need to raise funds to have a replacement engine shipped to Indonesia.

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RAF 54(R) Squadron Centenary Tail Art

Posted on September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 by alert5

A Royal Air Force E-3D has been painted with a special tail art to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of 54(R) Squadron.

Photos: Royal Air Force
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Centennial of RAF’s 77 Squadron

Posted on September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 by alert5

Veterans and descendants of the Royal Air Force’s 77 Squadron are reuniting to mark the 100th anniversary of the unit’s formation.

By Bellamy W (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Kuwaiti firm abandons bid to seize Gaddafi’s “Air Force One”

Posted on September 11, 2016September 11, 2016 by alert5

A bid by a Kuwaiti construction company to seize a luxury airliner once used by Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi has ended after a court decided that the jet belongs to the state.

By Ad Meskens (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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