Methyl salicylate was sprayed on a F-15E to test its chemical/biological protective capability

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory recently carried out an in-flight vapor purge test in a F-15E last month. The objective of the test by the 711th Human Performance Wing was to  evaluate cockpit environmental conditions after a chemical weapon attack. 


U.S. Air Force photo by Ilka Cole
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Turkey says Greek S-300 air defense missile system locked on to its F-16s

The Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement that Greece’s S-300 air defense missile system had locked on to its F-16 fighters on Aug. 23.

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducted operations throughout NATO countries for Memorial Day, May 31 2021. Two Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons escorted the B-52 through Turkish air space. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)

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