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December 08, 2017

Heroic 'Spooky 43' Aircrew Receives The Mackay Trophy

Recognized For Actions During Two Hours Of Intense Combat

On Nov. 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-support to a U.S. Special Forces team and 43 Afghan soldiers near Kunduz, Afghanistan. The crew's persistent fire support, presence of mind and courage during two hours of intense combat ultimately saved 50 lives.

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Philippine Air Force Selects The A-29 Super Tucano For Close Air Support Role

Has Ordered Six Of The Aircraft Following A Comprehensive Bidding Process

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has placed a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft.

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NAVAIR Putting Virtual Reality In New Flight Trainers

Training Devices For Several Aircraft Already Under Development

Naval Air Systems Command is looking to leverage virtual reality technology to build flight simulation trainers that are deployable, improve fidelity, make better use of actual training flights and save money.

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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Hosts Blackened Canteen Ceremony

Partners With National Park Service And Zero Fighter Admirers' Club Japan For The Event Aboard The USS Arizona Memorial

For the past 26 years, Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club in Japan, has traveled to Pearl Harbor, Oahu to conduct a ceremony of peace and reconciliation aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. Wednesday morning, on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and with the assistance of the National Park Service and Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Dr. Sugano offered prayers and poured bourbon whisky from a WWII-blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen.

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Blue Angels Announce 2018 Air Show Schedule Changes

Release 2019 Air Show Schedule

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced updates to the 2018 air show schedule and released the 2019 air show schedule at the International Council of Air Shows convention, Dec. 4, 2017.

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