Lieutenant Ali Kareem, who was once on the same course as Prince William, will now join the Iraqi Air Force.
The 21-year-old can fly C130 Hercules and King Air planes after graduating as a multi-engine pilot from RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
He was presented with his wings by Air Commodore ...
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Written by admin on February 27th, 2009
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Southern Nevada residents may have notice increased military aircraft activity as the latest Red Flag exercise began Feb. 23.
Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the ...
Written by admin on February 27th, 2009
Rolls-Royce today announced a $23 million support services and spares contract for AE 2100D3 engines with the U.S. Air Force. The engines are installed in C-130J military transport aircraft intended for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
Dennis Jarvi, President Defense North America for Rolls-Royce, said: “This MissionCare™ contract is extremely ...
Written by admin on February 25th, 2009
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE News Release (040/2009)
A major milestone was reached today as the first set of wings for the RAF's advanced new fleet of tanker aircraft left Airbus UK's Broughton plant in North Wales. The wings were loaded onto a giant Beluga aircraft to transport them to the Toulouse-based production ...
Written by admin on February 23rd, 2009
RAF chiefs are facing an embarrassing delay to the deployment of Tornado bombers to replace Harriers in Afghanistan because a new concrete parking area is not ready.
The four-month wait means that summer holidays for the over-worked Harrier pilots and aircrew are likely to be cancelled as they are called back ...
