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Military Aviation News April 30, 2009

Royal Air Force’s Boeing C-17s Surpass 50,000 Hours of Flight Time

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 30, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) today announced that the RAF fleet of six…

Military Aviation News March 18, 2009

First UK Joint Strike Fighters to be purchased

The first of the UK’s next generation of supersonic stealth fast jets, the Joint Strike Fighters, are to be purchased by the MOD, Defence Secretary…

Military Aviation News March 10, 2009

Nimrods requiring safety modifications to temporarily cease flying

As a precautionary measure based on expert technical advice all Nimrods that have not been fitted with replacement fuel seals and engine bay hot air…

Military Aviation News February 26, 2009

Hi-tech needs unveiled for forces of the future

Gadgets and gizmos that could equip our troops of the future have helped to launch the MODâ€™s new Defence Technology Plan. The Defence Technology Plan…

EXTRA NEWS February 25, 2009

Saving lives has no borders

Two missing climbers have been taken to hospital in the Republic of Ireland after being found by British mountain rescue teams assisted by a RAF…

General Aviation News February 19, 2009

RAF aircraft in successful North Sea helicopter rescue

All 18 people aboard a helicopter which ditched in the North Sea are safe following a major multi-agency search and rescue operation involving RAF aircraft,…

General Aviation News, Space News February 9, 2009

UFO reports from 2008 released – Friday 6 February 2009

Nearly 300 reports of possible UFO incidents from 2008 showing the date, time, location and a brief description of each sighting have been published on…

Military Aviation News January 13, 2009

A new finish for RAF painting – Tuesday 13 January 2009

A new chapter in surface finishing of aircraft, ground support equipment and military vehicles has started with the award of a 10-year contract to Serco….

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News January 12, 2009

Prince William started his flying training with the Royal Air Force today, 12th January 2009.

He officially transferred from the British Army into the RAF in the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He will begin training at the Defence Helicopter Flying…

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