An F-22 Raptor successfully flew at supercruise Mar. 18 on a 50/50 fuel blend of conventional petroleum-based JP-8 and biofuel derived from camelina, a weed-like plant not used for food.
Video Link: RAF Tornados refuel inbound to Libya
BBC video showing RAF Tornados being refueled while on their way to Libya.
RAF: Libyan Air Force neutered
The RAF’s commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice Marshal Greg Bagwell, said that the Libyan air force had been neutered by the coalition action.
RTAF 701 Fighter Squadron F-5E
A F-5E belonging to the RTAF 701 Fighter Squadron at Korat. This is most likely the last time one would see the aircraft at Cope Tiger.
IAF declares Dassault country manager persona non grata
The India Air Force has decided that the country manager of Dassault is to be blacklisted and can no longer attend meetings nor enter the air headquarters in New Delhi.
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