Luigino Caliari shared on Warbird News the current situation of the SIAI-Marchetti S.211 jet trainer in the civilian market in United States.
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World’s last operational Sea Harriers to be retired on May 11
The world’s last squadron to operate the Sea Harrier, INAS 300, will retire all its aircraft during a ceremony at INS Hansa on May 11.
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Portugal took over NATO’s BAP mission from Spain
Spain handed over NATO’s Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission to Portugal during a ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania.
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Snowbird 6 proposed to girlfriend during home opener
The Snowbirds held their home opener at Moose Jaw on Apr. 29. Right after the team drew a heart in the sky, Captain Greg Hume-Powell, Snowbird 6, proposed to his girl friend Emily Simpson.
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Taiwan says no plan to deploy missiles to Taiping Island
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense says Taipei has no plan to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Taiping Island in the Spratly Islands chain.
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