News of December 18, 2007

Eight RAF Chinooks to boost operations in Afghanistan

Posted at: Tue Dec 18th, 2007

A #62 million contract with Boeing to convert eight Chinook Mk3 helicopters to a support helicopter role was announced by the MoD today. Des Browne, Secretary of State for Defence, said: "Helicopters play a vital role in supporting our operations in Iraq and Afghanistan...

C-17 uses synthetic fuel blend on transcontinental flight

Posted at: Tue Dec 18th, 2007

C-17 uses synthetic fuel blend on transcontinental flight SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFPN) -- The Air Force marked the 104th anniversary of powered flight Dec. 17 by completing the first transcontinental flight of an aircraft using a blend of regular aviation and synthetic fuel. A C-17 Globemast...
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