Contrary to initial reports from Canadian defense officials, two
members of the Snowbirds precision aerial demonstration team did
not eject from their mortally wounded aircraft. Instead, a report
just released in Ottawa says they rode the aircraft to the ground.
One pilot was killed -- the other was ejected from the aircraft by
the force of the ground impact, but walked away with only minor
injuries.
C-130 Hercules crews from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota
Air Base, Japan, continue to fly vital supplies and equipment to
tsunami-stricken areas in Southeast Asia.
Alaska and Hawaii, the two closest states, are supporting
American relief efforts by sending Air National Guardsmen and
resources to the region devastated by the Dec. 26 earthquake and
tsunamis, Guard spokesmen said.
EADS says it's won a huge contract that should lead to the
purchase of 160 very close-range UAV systems in Europe. In fact,
the European conglomerate says this is the largest very close range
UAV systems program in Europe.
Read More
