The Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey made its international air show debut at Farnborough this week after a pair of the tiltrotors completed their transatlantic journeys from their base at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. One of the aircraft was held up overnight in Keflavik, Iceland, after suffering a technical problem.
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Source: Flight International
Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
