News of May 12, 2009
USAF, ROKAF put Max Thunder into full swing
Posted at: Tue May 12th, 2009
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel began the second 7th Air Force-designed Max Thunder bi-lateral air training exercise here May 7. The training opportunity aims to test aircrews' war-fighting skills in realistic combat situations...
U.S. Air Force to deploy Raptors to Japan, Guam
Posted at: Tue May 12th, 2009
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in May for approximately four months. Current plans call for 12 of the fighters to deploy to Kadena Air Base,...
U.S. buys Su-27 fighters from Ukraine for 'aggressor' training
Posted at: Tue May 12th, 2009MOSCOW, May 12 (RIA Novosti) - The United States has bought two Su-27 Flanker fighter jets to help train U.S. pilots to cope with the growing number of Russian 4th-generation aircraft sold around the globe...
