THE ROYAL AIR FORCE TOOK PART for the first time in France's Bastille Day parade on 14 July. Panavia Tornado GR1s and Harrier GR7s were flown in formation with a French Boeing KC-135 for the flypast, with a RAF Vickers VC10 flying in formation with French air force Mirages.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
