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28 March 2011
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UAE block 60s arrive in Italy for Libyan operations
Six F-16 block 60 aircraft from the United Arab Emirates together with six Mirages landed at Decimomannu AB, Italy on Sunday ahead of their deployment to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya....
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24 March 2011
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Dutch contribute six F-16s and a KDC-10 to Odyssey Dawn
The Dutch government deployed six F-16s, a KDC-10 tanker and a navy minesweeper to help enforce the arms embargo against Libya....
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21 March 2011
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Marine squadron's F-16 flights "a milestone" toward JSF
Marine aviators of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 completed four sorties this week in F-16 Fighting Falcons, beginning a familiarization process to ensure readiness and efficiency in the transition to the Department of Defense's fifth-generation fighter, the F-35B Lightning II....
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20 March 2011
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Norway deploys 6 F-16s for operations against Libya
Six F-16 jet fighters from Norway will take part in the Western-led military operations against Libya after the Norwegian Air Force has been given the go-ahead, the Norwegian news agency NTB reported on Saturday....
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19 March 2011
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F-22 Raptor flown on synthetic biofuel
An F-22 Raptor successfully flew at supercruise, March 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....
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19 March 2011
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F-35 fleet grounded for generator failure and oil leak
The entire fleet of F-35 Lightning II jets has been grounded pending an investigation into what caused a dual generator failure and an oil leak during flight tests of AF-04 at Edwards Air Force Base....
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18 March 2011
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Belgium and Netherlands ready to intervene in Libya under NATO umbrella
After Denmark, who was readying four F-16 fighter jets on Wednesday, Belgium and The Netherlands now also follow suit to take part in an internationally-backed no-fly zone over Libya.
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17 March 2011
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Lockheed Martin support High-Tempo F-22 deployments worldwide
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is logging a deployment-intensive pace in early 2011 following a busy 2010, and Lockheed Martin continues to provide key support to the fleet as the Raptor projects power globally....
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16 March 2011
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Danish F-16s readied to enforce a Libyan no-fly zone
The RDAF is preparing four F-16 fighter jets to take part in an internationally-backed no-fly zone over Libya, should Nato high command decide to act....
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16 March 2011
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Navy presence grows as F-35 date nears
In the heart of the Air Force's largest base, surrounded by Air Force blue, sits Capt. Michael Saunders. The former Top Gun skipper and current 33rd Operations Group deputy commander is charged with spearheading efforts in building the future fifth generation Naval fighter....
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10 March 2011
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PAF 5 Sqn stands-up with Block 52 F-16s
The Pakistani Air Force held ceremonies at PAF Base Shahbaz on March 10, 2011, which saw one of its oldest squadrons being re-equipped with the newly inducted F-16 Block 52 aircraft received from the USA....
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07 March 2011
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Second production F-35 flies
The JSF program flew its second production F-35 on Friday March 4th....
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03 March 2011
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Eielson Wing Commander marks 4,000+ hours
Earning the opportunity to fly a fighter aircraft in the Air Force is an honor few Airmen are chosen for, and being assigned to the F-16 "Fighting Falcon" for 24 years on active duty is an even rarer achievement....
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