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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari disclosed to the press that the MiG-21 will make its final appearance at the service’s annivesary parade that falls on Oct. 8 for the final time.
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A U.S. Navy F-16A departed the runway at NAS Lemoore during a routine training mission last week. The jet, #90-0945, is assigned to NAS Fallon’s Naval Strike Air Warfare Center aka Top Gun.
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A prominent feature at Gate 2 of Arnold Air Force Base stands as a tribute to the late Major General Winfield S. Harpe – an F-16 Fighting Falcon, resplendent in its dedication to a distinguished career and a life devoted to the United States Air Force.
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In a historic ceremony at the French Air Force Base Mont-de-Marsan on October 2, 2023, the Republic of Croatia officially received the first of 12 Rafale multirole combat aircraft from the French Republic. The event marked a significant milestone in Croatia’s efforts to modernize its air force and enhance its defense capabilities.
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A historic era in naval aviation came to an end as Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101), affectionately known as the “SharpShooters,” was officially deactivated during a solemn “sundowner ceremony” on Friday. The decommissioning of VMFAT-101 marks the conclusion of over 50 years of dedicated service in training pilots to fly F-4 Phantoms and, later, F/A-18 Hornets.