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F-15Es from 492nd Fighter Squadron flew over Acropolis for photo op

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A pair of F-15Es from the 492nd Fighter Squadron flew over Acropolis, Athens on Apr. 13 for a photo flight along with three F-16s from the Hellenic Air Force.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi to the runway, April 4, 2016, during exercise INIOHOS 16 at Andravida Air Base, Greece. Twelve F-15E aircraft from the squadron and approximately 260 U.S. Air Force Airmen are participating in the training event that also includes air forces from Greece and Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Burks/Released)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi to the runway, April 4, 2016, during exercise INIOHOS 16 at Andravida Air Base, Greece. Twelve F-15E aircraft from the squadron and approximately 260 U.S. Air Force Airmen are participating in the training event that also includes air forces from Greece and Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Burks/Released)

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Lockheed Martin’s ad shows Super Hornet defeating dogfight missile fired by J-20

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Lockheed Martin uploaded an ad on Apr. 11 showcasing its high energy laser weapons capabilities. One of the segments show a Super Hornet in a dogfight with a J-20. The Chinese fighter launched a short-range dogfight missile at the pursuing F/A-18 and the weapon was defeated by a laser pod mounted under the wing of the fighter.

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