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October 21, 2015

Marine Corps Pilot Fatally Injured In U.K. Accident

F/A-18 Went Down Shortly After Takeoff In A Rural Area North Of London

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot has been fatally injured in an accident Wednesday in eastern England.

Team of Volunteers Who Rebuilt Historic B-29 And Returned It To Flight Will Be Honored During Wichita Aero Club Trophy Gala January 23, 2016

The Wichita Aero Club announced Tuesday that the volunteers and members of Doc’s Friends, the organization restoring a Wichita-built B-29 to flying condition, have been selected to receive the fifth Wichita Aero Club Trophy, presented annually to a living person, group, or existing organization with a strong relationship to the greater Wichita area, who have distinguished him, her or themselves in the field of aviation or aerospace within the most recent calendar year or during a cumulative career of significant achievements and contributions.

Life Sustainment Program Will Modify 25 Aircraft

The first of seven upgraded AW101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters has been delivered to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Program (MLSP). Under the MLSP design and manufacture contract, awarded to Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland in January 2014, 25 AW101 Merlin HC Mk3/3A aircraft will be converted to Merlin HC Mk4/4A configuration for the Royal Navy in two Phases as a replacement for the Sea King HC Mk4 in the amphibious support role.