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July 21, 2008

B-52 Down Off Guam, Crewmembers Still Missing

Stratofortress Ops Halted For Investigation

A US Air Force B-52H bomber slated to perform a flyover during Guam's Liberation Day parade crashed off the island territory's coast Monday, and at least four crew members are still reported missing.

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Boeing, Qatar Announce C-17 Globemaster III Order

New Life For Long Beach Production Line

Boeing and the government of Qatar signed an agreement Monday for the purchase of the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to provide new strategic-airlift mobility capabilities for the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). Qatar will sign a Foreign Military Sales agreement for contractor logistics support with the US Air Force.

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Iraqi Air Force Reaches 2,000-Flying Hour Milestone

US Commander Notes Significant Progress Over Past Nine Months

The Iraqi air force reached 2,000 flying training hours at Kirkuk Regional Air Base July 13, with the help of Airmen from the 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron. The milestone comes 11 months after Lt. Col. Mark Bennett, the 52nd EFTS commander, arrived at Kirkuk.

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Coalition Air Strikes Take Out Enemy Fighters In Afghanistan

Investigation Launched On Reports ANP Officers Among Those Killed

The recent surge in violence in Afghanistan has prompted increased action by US forces. An undetermined number of enemy fighters were killed Sunday in separate air strikes in the war-torn country, with one of the engagements prompting an investigation into reports that Afghan National Police officers were killed.

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Conversion Begins On Second RAAF KC-30B MRTT

First Of Four To Be Outfitted By Qantas Defense Services

The second Royal Australian Air Force’s Multi-Role Tanker/Transport, designated the KC-30B, has begun its tanker conversion phase in preparation for the aircraft’s entry into service.

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Hawker Beechcraft Awarded $48 Million Defense Contract

Six King Air 350 Turboprops Ordered For USMC

Hawker Beechcraft announced recently it has been awarded a defense contract by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with an estimated value of $48 million. The contract is for six modified Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprops to replace six of their current UC-12 aircraft.

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Northrop Grumman Starts Work On RAAF's First F/A-18F

Australia To Receive 24 Super Hornets

Northrop Grumman Corporation recently started production of the fuselage section for the first F/A-18F Super Hornet for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

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