Aviation News
William John “Bill” Crawford received the Medal of Honor award from President Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 30, 1984 after it was first presented to his father 40 years ago.
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Four Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) F-15Ks escorted the plane of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan as he arrived in Seoul on May 28 for a two-day state visit at the invitation from South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
A Lockheed Martin F-35 developmental test aircraft crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) on Tuesday afternoon, May 28th. The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained serious injuries but was able to egress from the aircraft.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet of CT-155 Hawk jets is being repurposed for a new training role. After nearly 24 years serving as advanced jet trainers for pilots, the Hawks are being retired from flying duties due to their limitations in preparing pilots for modern fighter jets like the CF-35A.
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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the successful completion of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system on May 25, marking a significant milestone in bolstering the country’s air defense capabilities.
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