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Israeli Air Force marks ten years of Gulfstream service

Posted on July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by alert5

Incoming Israeli Air Force chief, Brig. Gen. Tal Kelman, was the guest of honor at a ceremony to mark ten years of service with the Gulfstream business jet two weeks ago.

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Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet joins P-8A crew on seven-hour mission over South China Sea

Posted on July 20, 2015 by alert5

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Scott Swift joined a P-8A crew from VP-45 and flew a seven-hour long mission with them over the South China Sea on Jul. 25.

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The Swifts at Wings of Parma 2015

Posted on July 20, 2015 by alert5

Reuters: Sikorsky Aircraft sold to Lockheed Martin

Posted on July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by alert5

United Technologies Corp and Lockheed Martin are expected to jointly announce the sale of Sikorsky Aircraft to Lockheed today.

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Two Hornets got struck by lightning and managed to recover

Posted on July 19, 2015July 19, 2015 by alert5

One year ago, two F/A-18s from VFA-204 were flying over the Gulf of Mexico at 23,000ft when both were simultaneously struck by lightning that left the leader disorientated.

Photo: Cmdr. Abaxes Williams
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