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The iconic B-17F Memphis Belle bomber is back on exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The warbird was unveiled to the public on May 17, the 75th anniversary of its last bombing mission.
Photo: National Museum of USAF
General Atomics was awarded a $206 million contract by the Pentagon to retrofit 122 MQ-9 Block 5 aircraft.
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The last UH-1Y ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps will be delivered by Bell this year, Flight Global reports.
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The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation will be offering rides on the AH-1F attack helicopter in several Southern California locations this summer.
Jane’s says the Royal Air Force is looking at replacing the Boeing E-3D early warning aircraft instead of upgrading them.
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