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USMC V-22s, KC-130s repositioned from Spain to Italy for possible role in Libya

Posted on May 21, 2014 by alert5

The Pentagon has repositioned V-22s and KC-130s to Italy in case there is a need to evacuate Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Libya.

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USMC crew chief died after falling from V-22

Posted on May 21, 2014 by alert5

A U.S. Marine died after falling from a V-22 while the aircraft was flying 45 miles west of Marine Corps Air Station New River.

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RCAF CP-140M achieved IOC

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) now has six CP-140M Block III maritime air patrol aircraft that have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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Posted in Air Force

Iberia to convert three A330s to MRTTs

Posted on May 20, 2014 by alert5

Airbus has given Iberia a new contract to convert three A330s into multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) configuration.
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

Spitfire ace and last Battle of France survivor passed away

Posted on May 20, 2014 by alert5

Wing Commander Peter Ayerst, a Spitfire ace with 5 confirmed kills and the last survivor of the Battle of France, has passed away on May 15.

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Posted in Air Force, Heritage

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