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AIDC is focused on modifying F-CK-1B into advanced jet trainer

Posted on March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 by alert5

Chairman of Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), Liao Jung Hsin, said in a recent interview that his company is now focusing on modifying the twin-seat F-CK-1B fighter into an advanced jet trainer for the RoCAF.

By 玄史生 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
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Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in action over Palmyra, Syria

Posted on March 27, 2016 by alert5

Ramex Delta Tactical Display’s paint scheme marks 100th anniversary of 2/4 Squadron

Posted on March 27, 2016March 26, 2016 by alert5

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Lafayette Escadrille – a French Air Service squadron made up mostly of American volunteers fighting in World War One. The Ramex Delta Tactical Display team is commemorating the centennial with a paint scheme based on the squadron’s insignia.

U.S. Navy establishes CTF-64

Posted on March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 by alert5

On Mar. 24 in Naples, Italy, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command established Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64). The focus of the command is Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) in Europe.

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USAF transformed C-17 into trauma center during Obama’s visit to Cuba

Posted on March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 by alert5

A Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team-Enhanced (TCCET-E) from the 59th Medical Wing flew in a C-17 to Cuba ahead of President Obama’s visit to the island earlier this week.

U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Howard Blackwell
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