The two F/A-18s from VMFA-323 have both departed Taiwan at 13:13 local time today. A U.S. C-130 flew in from Japan the night before to repair one of the aircraft.
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F-35 has fought against the F-16
Aviation Week reported that the F-35 has tangled with the F-16 in a dogfight. Results from the mock combat suggests the F-35 can be cleared for greater agility.
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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USMC says VMFA-323 F/A-18s were on their way to Singapore before diverting to Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps’ 1st MAW Public Affairs Office has responded to our queries on the diversion of two F/A-18s to Taiwan on Apr. 1. Below is their reply.
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Video showing 2 U.S. F/A-18s on the tarmac in Taiwan
Two U.S. F/A-18s made an emergency landing in Taiwan
Taiwan’s military has confirmed that two U.S. F/A-18s made an emergency landing at Tainan Airport today at 13:19 local time.
By JJLatWiki at en.wikipedia, 6 December 2006 (original upload date) [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons
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