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February 25, 2012

USAF Explains Oshkosh F-16 Overrun

Fogged Cockpit, Concern For Spectators Cited

The US Air Force has concluded its investigation into last summer's incident at EAA AirVenture, in which an F-16 overran runway 36 and headed 300 feet off into the grass. The report says the jet's environmental control system caused fogging that obscured the pilot's vision, and resisted his efforts to clear the canopy.

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Boeing Marks 1st Anniversary Of KC-46A Tanker Contract Award

Major Milestones Completed On Schedule As Program Prepares For Preliminary Design Review

February 24th marked the first anniversary of the Boeing KC-46 Tanker program receiving a U.S. Air Force contract to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker, the KC-46A. Over the past year, the program has completed key milestones in support of the design and development phase on or ahead of schedule, and is now preparing for a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) in March.

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