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Watch the maiden flight of the first Italian-built F-35

Posted on September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 by alert5

AL-1, the first F-35 assembled in Italy, has made its first flight from the Cameri Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility on Sept. 7.

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RAF 41 Squadron 100th anniversary paint scheme

Posted on September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 by alert5

As it prepares to observe the 100th anniversary of its formation on Jul. 16, 2016, the RAF’s 41 Squadron has introduced a new paint scheme on one of its Eurofighters.

Photos: RAF
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U.S. Marine aviation deaths hit 5-year high

Posted on September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 by alert5

This year, 18 U.S. Marines have lost their lives in aircraft mishaps so far. This figure is at a five-year high with three months to go before the end of the year.

By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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