The World’s Only Flying Vulcan Will Open The World’s Leading Airshow With The Red Arrows
Sixty years after the prototype Vulcan’s first dramatic appearance at the famous Farnborough International Airshow, the last flying example of the iconic all-British aircraft will open the 2012 event in formation with the Red Arrows. After a long association with the show, starting when the prototype aircraft stunned audiences with a surprise appearance in 1952, this year’s Farnborough could well be the last at which a Vulcan will fly.
Second Nuclear-Capable Bomber Incursion Into ADIZ In Two Weeks
A pair of Russian Tu-95 "Bear" bombers were intercepted by U.S. military jets for the second time in two weeks on July 4th. The bombers were met within the 200-mile Air Defence Zone near Alaska.
Sikorsky has grabbed a DoD contract that is reportedly worth $7.3 billion over five years. Under the agreement, the company will provide the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force with additional H-60 Black Hawk helicopters, as well as other versions of the utility aircraft
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