HMS Illustrious will be preserved as a lasting tribute to the Invincible Class aircraft carrier once she retires.
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Philippines eying CN-235 and C-27J
The Philippine Department of National Defense announced that the CASA/IPTN CN-235 has been shortlisted for its maritime surveillance requirements and is also scouting for a medium lift aircraft.
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174th Fighter Wing renamed as 174th Attack Wing
The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Fighter Wing has become the 174th Attack Wing.
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Norwegian Spitfire pilot reunites with his aircraft
A Norwegian Spitfire pilot who flew the last combat mission by the RAF’s Norwegian wing during World War 2 has reunite with the aircraft he pilot on that mission.
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Former Israeli Apache pilot wins gold at Paralympics
Former Israeli Apache pilot Noam Gershoni won gold for tennis at the London Paralympics Games. He was paralyze after his AH-64 collided with another during the Second Lebanon War.
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