The 17th Special Operations Squadron in Kadena, Japan marked the beginning of the MC-130P Combat Shadow retirement with one final formation flight on Oct. 16.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer
RJAF buys Robinson R44s
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has decided to replace its Hughes 500D helicopters with the Robinson R44 Raven II. Eight aircraft were purchased for delivery to King Hussein Air College in Mafraq, Jordan.
Russia trying to recruit aerospace engineers amongst Ukrainian refugees
Officials from Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation plant are recruiting aerospace engineers amongst Ukrainian refugees who have fled to the Rostov region.
Last EA-6B carrier deployment ending soon
VAQ 134 will soon return back to NAS Whidbey Island, ending the last carrier deployment for the EA-6B.
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End of RoCAF Mirage 2000 exchange program with French Air Force
The Mirage 2000 pilot exchange program between Taiwan and France has concluded. The last pilot, call sign Sunny, flew his last flight last week. A total of seven pilots benefited from the program. Unfortunately, one was killed in an accident.
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Photo: French Air Force