The U.S. Air Force has redesign the nose art of a B-52H in honor of the veterans that served in the Vietnam war.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle
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Mexico commemorates 70th anniversary of 201st Fighter Squadron’s combat ops in Philippines
The Mexican Embassy in the Philippines commemorated the 70th anniversary of 201st Fighter Squadron’s combat operations during the liberation of Philippines from Japan.
By U.S. Army Air Force. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
BBMF Lancaster suffered an engine fire during training flight
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) only airworthy Lancaster bomber had an engine fire during a training flight on May 7.
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Dutch mark 70th anniversary of Operation Manna
Hundreds of people gathered in Rotterdam on May 2 to mark the 70th anniversary of Operation Manna.
By Goodchild A (F/O) : Royal Air Force official photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Photo of last RAF raid on Germany found
On May 2, 1945, the last air raid by the Royal Air Force on Germany was carried out and a photo capturing the historic day has been found.
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