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Civilians hurt during airstrike in Afghanistan

Posted on September 29, 2017 by alert5

A missile malfunctioned during an airstrike near the international airport in Kabu, Afghanistan on Sept. 27, injuring an unspecific number of civilians.

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Pacific Aviation Museum adds F-16A to its collection

Posted on September 29, 2017 by alert5

The Pacific Aviation Museum in Hawaii has added a F-16A, # 80-0498, to its collection. The jet was donated by Dr. Lawrence Tseu in honor of his friend, retired USAF Gen. Gary North.

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Trainee pilot on solo punch out of Kiran trainer

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by alert5

A Indian Air Force trainee pilot flying solo on a Kiran jet trainer had to eject after taking-off from Hakimpet Air Force Station on Sept. 28.

Posted in Air Force

Canada considered getting Hornets from Kuwait

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by alert5

Canada’s Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed on Sept. 28 that besides Australia, Ottawa also approach Kuwait to buy over their F/A-18 Hornets.

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By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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L3 delivers third and final RC-135V/W to RAF

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by alert5

L3 announced on Sept. 28 that it has successfully delivered the third and final RC-135V/W Rivet Joint (RJ) signals intelligence aircraft to the Royal Air Force (RAF).

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Photo: SAC Blake Carruthers/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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