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Misaligned HMD, distracted pilot, flaw in flight control law, bad habits lead to F-35A crash at Eglin AFB

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by alert5

The investigation into the crash of a USAF F-35A. #12-005053, at Eglin Air Force Base on 19 May has been completed. A combination of factors was behind the cause of the crash.


Photo: USAF
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Posted in Air Force

Plan to lease T-50 for USAF’s Reforge program delayed by COVID-19

Posted on October 7, 2020 by alert5

Anonymous industry sources told Korea Herald that a plan to lease four KAI T-50 advanced jet trainers for U.S. Air Force’s Reforge training concept has been delayed by COVID-19.

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Japan looks at deploying F-35A beyond Misawa air base

Posted on October 6, 2020 by alert5

As the number of F-35As that Japan has aquired increases, the country is looking at alternative bed down locations besides Misawa air base.

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Photos: JASDF

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Posted in Air Force

INS Vikrant to commence basin trials

Posted on October 6, 2020 by alert5

News reports from India say INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, will commence basin trials this month.

INS Vikrant being undocked at the Cochin Shipyard Limited in 2015
Indian Navy / GODL-India

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Posted in Navy

F-15E ground alert scramble at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan

Posted on October 5, 2020 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-15E crew from 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing practice scrambling their jet after getting a ground alert support tasking request.

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