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Mexican Air Force Bell 206L LongRanger Helicopter Crashes in Tamazula Leaves Pilot Dead

Mexican Air Force Bell 206L LongRanger Helicopter Crashes in Tamazula Leaves Pilot Dead

The secretary of the National Defense (Sedena), Luis Crescencio Sandoval, confirmed the crash of a Bell 206 helicopter, registration 1679, of the Mexican Air Force in the municipality of Tamazula, Durango, in which the pilot was killed. The accident occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. when they performed operations at a point …

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At Least Seven After A WWII-era B-17 Bomber Crashes In Connecticut

At Least Seven After A WWII-era B-17 Bomber Crashes In Connecticut

The Collings Foundation WWII era Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, registration N93012, named “Nine-O-Nine” impacted an airport structure while attempting to return to Windsor Locks-Bradley International Airport (BDL/KBDL), Connecticut. The aircraft had received clearance for departure from runway 06 at 09:45 hours local time. After takeoff, the aircraft made a right-hand …

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Russian Air Defense Shot Down More Than 100 Drones Near Hmeimim Airbase During Last Two Years: Report

Russian Air Defense Shot Down More Than 100 Near Hmeimim Airbase During Last Two Years: Report According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov, Air defense and electronic warfare systems deployed at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Syria have shot down or disabled over 100 drones during terrorists’ attempted …

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