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Its not everyday a B-1B flies in formation with a EA-18G

Posted on July 20, 2016July 21, 2016 by alert5

VAQ-129 brought six EA-18Gs to Ellsworth Air Force Base for joint training with the B-1B community there.

A B-1 bomber and EA-18G Growler bank to the left during a training sortie near Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 15, 2016. The training focused on further improving joint mission tactics between Air Force and Naval forces. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

MiG-35 to start state trials by end of summer

Posted on July 20, 2016 by alert5

United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) General Director Sergey Korotkov disclosed that the MiG-35 will be heading for state trials by end of this summer.

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F-15E with new Advanced Display Core Processor II makes first flight

Posted on July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 by alert5

A F-15E with the new Advanced Display Core Processor II made its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base on Jul. 8.

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ATAC CEO says F-35 fights like the F-22

Posted on July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 by alert5

CEO of Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. (ATAC), Jeff Parker, revealed that he was recently involved in a simulated dogfight with the F-35 from MCAS Beaufort and he described the Marines’ training as “very Raptorish.”

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