Two F-16 fighter aircraft under the direction of North American
Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a civilian aircraft that was
out of radio communications at approximately 1700 MDT October 20,
2011.
More Direct Path From Delaware To Afghanistan Cuts Flying
Time
Planners at Scott Air Force Base teamed with planners from the
U.S. Transportation Command and the aircrew of a C-5M Super Galaxy
September 25 and 26 to open a new nonstop route from the U.S. to
Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The aircrew members and aircraft
originated from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base,
DE.
Australia's F/A-18F Fleet Expands To 24 Multirole 'Rhinos'
Four new F/A-18F Super Hornets joined the Royal Australian Air
Force (RAAF) Super Hornet fleet at RAAF Base Amberley Thursday,
completing delivery of all 24 RAAF Super Hornets. The arrival at
the base was marked by the four new Super Hornets joining 16 other
RAAF F/A-18Fs for a dramatic 20-aircraft flyover.
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