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Warthogs flew Missing Man formation over burial service for father of A-10

Posted on March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by alert5

Retired Col. Avery Kay was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Mar. 11. Considered as the father of the A-10, Warthogs flew a Missing Man formation over the burial service.

A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, perform a Missing Man Formation Flyover at Arlington National Cemetery, March 11, 2016, in Arlington, Va. The Warthogs flew over the burial service for U.S. Air Force Col. Avery Kay, considered the father of the A-10s.

Jane’s: Philippine selects AW159 naval helicopter

Posted on March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by alert5

Jane’s says Philippine has opted to buy two AW159 naval helicopters for its navy. The helicopters will give the Philippine Navy an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability.

Photo: PO(Phot) Si Ethell/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons