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Mighty F-22 grounded by rust

Posted on May 27, 2010 by alert5

This is the first time I heard this, the F-22 fleet was grounded in February after rust was found on the ejection seat rods.  The fault was attributed to poor drainage in the F-22 cockpit.

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ABC reporter is first journalist to fly combat missions in USAF fighter

Posted on May 27, 2010May 27, 2010 by alert5

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz is the first reporter to ever to fly on a combat mission aboard a USAF fighter when she went on a 5½ hours mission over Afghanistan in a F-15E.

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South Korea to accelerate plans for anti-submarine helicopters in wake of Cheonan sinking

Posted on May 27, 2010 by alert5

After years of delay, the South Korean government has decided to fund for anti-submarine helicopters.  The lack of airborne anti-submarine was exposed during the sinking of the Cheonan.

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X-51A flies, for 140 seconds only

Posted on May 27, 2010 by alert5

The first X-51A flight was considered successful after it acheived Mach 5 speed at 70,000ft.  The test last 140 seconds before it was aborted till to lost of telemetry.

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A400M to make its first public appearance at ILA Berlin Air Show 2010

Posted on May 27, 2010 by alert5

The A400M will make its first public appearance during the ILA Berlin Air Show from Jun. 8-13.

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