Officials from Tyndall Air Force Base have responded to questions from The News Herald on the roles carried out by civilian pilots at the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron.
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Giving the P-8A a bigger punch
Lt. Michael Glynn, a former P-8A instructor pilot, penned this article exalting the merits of arming the P-8A with the LRASM.
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Thai Army helicopter crashed
A Thai 4th Army Bell 206 helicopter crashed in Muang district of Yala province on Dec. 21 whilst assisting in flood operations.
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Indian Air Force gave untested flying helmets to its pilots
It has been revealed that between December 2008 and January 2011, the Indian Air Force bought 1,225 flying helmets from two companies. These helmets were not tested nor certified.
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Indian Navy interested in MQ-4C
According to The Hindu, the Indian Navy has shown interest in acquiring six to eight MQ-4C Tritons.