Netherlands has decided to trim its F-16s from 87 to 68 aircraft and defer a decision on the F-35 till elections are over.
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CH-146 Griffon nose art
Hit the source for pictures of nose art painted on RCAF CH-146 Griffon helicopters.
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MV-22 crashed in Morocco, 2 killed
A MV-22 from USS Iwo Jima crashed in Morocco on Wednesday, killing two on board and two others injured. The aircraft was taking part in Exercise African Lion.
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AgustaWestland delivers AW139 to Egyptian Air Force
AgustaWestland North America has delivered the AW139s ordered by the Egyptian Air Force via the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command.
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Vietnam pilot reunites with his UH-1H
As a chief warrant officer 2 with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Curt Lambert UH-1H “659” during missions in Vietnam. He recently reunite with his helicopter after 40 years when he found it at National Training Center Fort Irwin, California.
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