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Indonesia’s defense minister isn’t sure if AW101 order is canceled

Posted on January 22, 2017 by alert5

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu told reporters that he needs to “coordinate” with the new Air Force chief regarding the AW101 helicopter purchase.

Photo: Sgt Ray Cooper RAF/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
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First pilot to clock 1,000 hours on the F-35

Posted on January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 by alert5

After flying the F-35 for eight years, Lockheed Martin test pilot David “Doc” Nelson became the first pilot to achieve 1,000 flight hours on the jet during a test sortie Jan. 6.

Photo: Tom Reynolds/Lockheed Martin
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