All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 127
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: UK retires last Tornado F3 fighters
The UK Royal Air Force will stand down its last Panavia Tornado F3-equipped unit on 22 March, with the type having completed a service life spanning 25 years ...
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NewsQatar boosts air force order for AW139s
AgustaWestland will supply Qatar with three more AW139 helicopters, after the Gulf state boosted its air force order to 21 aircraft ...
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Heavy duty: RAF prepares to mark first decade of C-17 use
The Royal Air Force is close to completing its first decade of flying the C-17, with the UK's insatiable demand for the transport's services showing little sign of relenting
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NewsPICTURES: Allies detail early action against Libya
Early action against Libya's Col Gaddafi included USAF B-2 bombers, USMC Harriers and Storm Shadow cruise missiles released by RAF Tornados ...
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NewsPICTURES: Coalition launches first strikes against Libya
US, UK and French forces have launched the first strikes against Col Gaddafi's regime in Libya ...
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NewsUK commits Typhoons, Tornado GR4s to Libyan no-fly zone
The UK is preparing to deploy Typhoon and Tornado GR4 aircraft to support operations against Libyan leader Col Gaddafi ...
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RAF's first C-17 returns to USA for upgrade
Boeing has started work on a mid-life upgrade for the Royal Air Force's first of seven C-17 strategic transports ...
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PICTURE: Lucky pilot survives Cameroon Alpha Jet crash
The pilot of a Cameroon air force Alpha Jet escaped with slight injuries after the his trainer overshot a runway ...
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NewsPICTURES: Airbus Military completes first A330 tanker flight for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's first A330 multi-role tanker transport has made a 4h 15min flight debut in modified form ...
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NewsBritish Army to begin Watchkeeper UAV training in May
The first British Army personnel to operate the Watchkeeper tactical UAV will begin their training in May ...
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UK seeks nano UAS capability for Afghanistan
The UK Ministry of Defence wants to field a nano unmanned air system to support its operations in Afghanistan.
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NewsNAO report slams UK's Typhoon acquisition
A new report into the UK's acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoon has criticised multiple failings by the Ministry of Defence ...
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UK confirms two Tornado GR4 squadrons will go by June
Two of the RAF's Tornado GR4 squadrons will be decommissioned on 1 June, as its fleet of the type is cut to 136 aircraft ...
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Selex Galileo gets new buyer for PicoSAR sensor
A non-NATO UAV operator is to acquire Selex Galileo's PicoSAR sensor under a new evaluation deal ...
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NewsPICTURE: Libyan pilots flee to Malta in armed Mirage F1s
Two Libyan Arab Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 fighters landed at Malta international airport on 21 February armed with unguided rocket pods ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...
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NewsFrance orders more Sperwer UAVs for Afghan operation
Sagem is to boost the size and capabilities of the French army's Sperwer tactical unmanned air vehicle fleet ...
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PICTURE: UK squadron prepares for Nimrod R1 retirement
The RAF's 51 Sqn has given one of its Nimrod R1s special markings, as it moves within weeks of retiring the surveillance aircraft ...
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PICTURES: Astraeus 757 gets unique livery as Iron Maiden 'tour bus'
One of Astraeus Airlines ' Boeing 757-200s has received a unique livery in support of an Iron Maiden tour ...
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NewsSaudi Arabia seeks Tranche 3 capabilities for Typhoon fleet
Saudi Arabia could modify its Salam programme acquisition of the Eurofighter Typhoon to equip part of the fleet with Tranche 3 capabilities ...