The Air Force's Role in Protecting Civilians
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After seven months of operations at sea and in the air NATO has ended its mission for Libya. The Alliance’s job to
protect civilians from the threat of attack is done. On his historic first visit on 31 October to the Libyan capital of Tripoli, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he was proud of the part the Organization and its partners played in helping the country and the region.
“When the United Nations took the historic decision to protect you, NATO answered the call. We launched our operation faster than ever before. More than 8,000 servicemen and women took part in our mission for Libya. We were effective, flexible and precise,” Rasmussen said.
A successful mission
The Secretary General praised Libyans for their courage, determination and sacrifice in liberating their country. The head of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, thanked NATO for its support. “The operations of NATO were successful. The strikes were so accurate that civilians were not harmed. The people of Tripoli can testify to this,” Jalil said. Read More »»»
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| Fixed-wing | A-1 AMX | Brazil - Italy | AMX | | Fixed-wing | A-1 Ching-Kuo | Taiwan | AIDC | | Fixed-wing | A-10 Thunderbolt | United States | Fairchild | | Helicopters | A-109 Hirundo | Italy | Agusta | | Helicopters | A-129 Mangusta | Italy | Agusta | | Fixed-wing | A-3 Skywarrior | United States | Douglas | | Fixed-wing | A300 | United Kingdom - France - Germany - Spain | Airbus Int | | Fixed-wing | A310 | United Kingdom - France - Germany - Spain | Airbus Int | | Fixed-wing | A340 | United Kingdom - France - Germany - Spain | Airbus Int | | Fixed-wing | A-36 Halc?n (C-101) | Spain | CASA | | Fixed-wing | A-37 Dragonfly | United States | Cessna | | Fixed-wing | A-4 Skyhawk | United States | MD | | Fixed-wing | A-5 (Q-5) | China | SAF | | Fixed-wing | A-50 ?Mainstay? (Il-76) | Russia | Beriev | | Fixed-wing | A-7 Corsair II | United States | LTV | | Helicopters | AB- (Bell 204/205/206/212/214, etc | Italy - United States | Agusta - Bell | | Fixed-wing | AC-130 (C-130) | United States | Lockheed | | Fixed-wing | AC-47 (C-47) | United States | Douglas | | Helicopters | AH-1 Cobra/Sea Cobra | United States | Bell | | Helicopters | AH-2 Rooivalk | South Africa | Denel | | Helicopters | AH-6 (Hughes 500/530) | United States | MD | | Helicopters | AH-64 Apache | United States | Hughes | | Fixed-wing | Air Beetle | Nigeria | AIEP | | Fixed-wing | Airtourer | New Zealand | Victa | | Fixed-wing | AJ-37 (J-37) | Sweden | Saab |
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Sunday, April 29 2012
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Paris, Safran is finalizing the merger of its two subsidiaries, SME (specializing in energetic materials) and Snecma Propulsion Solide (a specialist in solid rocket motors for missiles and launchers). In April 5, 2011 Safran’s acquisition of SME, formerly known as SNPE Matériaux Energétiques, was finalized on April 5, 2011. Read More »»»
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Thursday, April 26 2012
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Dallas, Lockheed Martin's [NYSE: LMT] PAC-3 Missile successfully intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile target yesterday at the Utah Test and Training Range in an interoperability demonstration utilizing the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor (JLENS) and the PATRIOT system. Read More »»»
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Thursday, April 26 2012
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Gilze-Rijen, Netherlands, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its Dutch partner the Rotary Wing Training Center (RWTC) officially opened a CH-47 Chinook helicopter maintenance training facility near Royal Netherlands Air Force base Gilze-Rijen on April 25 21012. The RWTC is a subsidiary of the Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA). Read More »»»
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Thursday, April 26 2012
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Lieutenant Colonel Daniele L. of the Italian Air Force has become the first Italian Typhoon pilot to reach 1,000 flight hours on the aircraft. This milestone was achieved during an Air Defence training mission flown through Tuscany’s air space recently. Read More »»»
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Wednesday, April 25 2012
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Cleveland, the diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced it has been selected by Embraer Defense and Security to supply the on-board inert gas generation system for the KC-390 military transport aircraft. The contract value has not been disclosed. Read More »»»
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The Strategic Studies Institute is the U.S. Army's institute for geostrategic and national security research and analysis. The Strategic Studies Institute conducts strategic research and analysis to support the U.S. Army War College curricula, provides direct analysis for Army and Department of Defense leadership, and serves as a bridge to the wider strategic community.
The Strategic Studies Institute is the U.S. Army's institute for geostrategic and national security research and analysis. The Strategic Studies Institute conducts strategic research and analysis to support the U.S. Army War College curricula, provides direct analysis for Army and Department of Defense leadership, and serves as a bridge to the wider strategic community.
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The Royal Air Force Centre for Air Power Studies (RAF CAPS) is a Royal Air Force sponsored think tank which engages in the study of air power.
The centre was launched on 23 August 2007 by Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, Chief of the Air Staff.Based at the Royal Air Force College, this think tank and research centre claims to bring together academia with serving members of the RAF to analyse how air power has been used in the past and how best it might be used in a modern, complex world of increasing ambiguity.
The Royal Air Force Centre for Air Power Studies (RAF CAPS) is a Royal Air Force sponsored think tank which engages in the study of air power.
The centre was launched on 23 August 2007 by Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, Chief of the Air Staff.Based at the Royal Air Force College, this think tank and research centre claims to bring together academia with serving members of the RAF to analyse how air power has been used in the past and how best it might be used in a modern, complex world of increasing ambiguity.
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"Air Fleet. Aerospace technologies review" magazine is the most valued Russian source that has been providing full coverage of the latest news related to the Russian aviation industry since 1997.
Air Fleet's main mission is to serve decision-makers and specialist audiences, including professionals visiting aerospace exhibitions.
The magazine is distributed at international aerospace and defence exhibitions all over the world and is mailed to subscribers and decision-making and expert audiences on a complimentary direct mail list. The magazine is published in the languages of prospective aerospace customers (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese).
"Air Fleet. Aerospace technologies review" magazine is the most valued Russian source that has been providing full coverage of the latest news related to the Russian aviation industry since 1997.
Air Fleet's main mission is to serve decision-makers and specialist audiences, including professionals visiting aerospace exhibitions.
The magazine is distributed at international aerospace and defence exhibitions all over the world and is mailed to subscribers and decision-making and expert audiences on a complimentary direct mail list. The magazine is published in the languages of prospective aerospace customers (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese).
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The Brazilian Air Force (Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces". Both air branches transferred their equipment, installations and personnel to the new force.
The Brazilian Air Force (Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces". Both air branches transferred their equipment, installations and personnel to the new force.
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The mission of the Armed Forces includes area security and defence, subsidiary operations to prevent and overcome mortal dangers as well as contributions to peace promotion within an international framework.
The mission of the Armed Forces includes area security and defence, subsidiary operations to prevent and overcome mortal dangers as well as contributions to peace promotion within an international framework.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. The NATO headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium,[3] and the organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. The NATO headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium,[3] and the organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) (French: Aviation Royale Canadienne (ARC)), formerly Canadian Forces Air Command, is one of three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces. Commanded by Lieutenant-General André Deschamps, Chief of the Air Staff, the RCAF has 14,500 Regular Force and 2,600 Primary Reserve airmen and airwomen, supported by 2,500 civilians.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) (French: Aviation Royale Canadienne (ARC)), formerly Canadian Forces Air Command, is one of three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces. Commanded by Lieutenant-General André Deschamps, Chief of the Air Staff, the RCAF has 14,500 Regular Force and 2,600 Primary Reserve airmen and airwomen, supported by 2,500 civilians.
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Built on the proud history and traditions of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, we will fight and win by generating integrated kinetic and non-kinetic air and space effects across the sea, land, air, space and cyber operating domains.
Built on the proud history and traditions of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, we will fight and win by generating integrated kinetic and non-kinetic air and space effects across the sea, land, air, space and cyber operating domains.
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The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) is an independent academic institute that studies key issues relating to Israel's national security and Middle East affairs. Through its mixture of researchers with backgrounds in academia, the military, government, and public policy, INSS is able to contribute to the public debate and governmental deliberation of leading strategic issues and offer policy analysis and recommendations to decision makers and public leaders, policy analysts, and theoreticians, both in Israel and abroad. As part of its mission, it is committed to encourage new ways of thinking and expand the traditional contours of establishment analysis.
The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) is an independent academic institute that studies key issues relating to Israel's national security and Middle East affairs. Through its mixture of researchers with backgrounds in academia, the military, government, and public policy, INSS is able to contribute to the public debate and governmental deliberation of leading strategic issues and offer policy analysis and recommendations to decision makers and public leaders, policy analysts, and theoreticians, both in Israel and abroad. As part of its mission, it is committed to encourage new ways of thinking and expand the traditional contours of establishment analysis.
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The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading authority on political-military conflict.
The IISS, based in London, is both a limited company in UK law and a registered charity. It has offices in the US, in Singapore and in Bahrain.
The IISS was founded in 1958 in the UK by a number of individuals interested in how to maintain civilised international relations in the nuclear age. Much of the Institute’s early work focused on nuclear deterrence and arms control and was hugely influential in setting the intellectual structures for managing the Cold War.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading authority on political-military conflict.
The IISS, based in London, is both a limited company in UK law and a registered charity. It has offices in the US, in Singapore and in Bahrain.
The IISS was founded in 1958 in the UK by a number of individuals interested in how to maintain civilised international relations in the nuclear age. Much of the Institute’s early work focused on nuclear deterrence and arms control and was hugely influential in setting the intellectual structures for managing the Cold War.
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The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC®) serves the DoD community as the largest central resource for DoD and government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today
The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC®) serves the DoD community as the largest central resource for DoD and government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today
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GlobalSecurity.org is a public policy organization focusing on the fields of defense, space exploration, intelligence, weapons of mass destruction and homeland security. The organization's office is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization was founded in 2000 by John E. Pike, who serves as its director.
GlobalSecurity.org is a public policy organization focusing on the fields of defense, space exploration, intelligence, weapons of mass destruction and homeland security. The organization's office is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization was founded in 2000 by John E. Pike, who serves as its director.
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PAF conducts objective, analytic research on major policy issues, helping the USAF to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
PAF's mission is to conduct an integrated program of objective analysis on issues of enduring concern to Air Force leaders. PAF addresses far-reaching and interrelated questions: What will be the role of air and space power in the future security environment? How should the force be modernized to meet changing operational demands? What should be the size and characteristics of the USAF work force, and how can that work force be most effectively recruited, trained, and retained? How should sustainment, acquisition, and infrastructure be streamlined to control costs?
PAF conducts objective, analytic research on major policy issues, helping the USAF to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
PAF's mission is to conduct an integrated program of objective analysis on issues of enduring concern to Air Force leaders. PAF addresses far-reaching and interrelated questions: What will be the role of air and space power in the future security environment? How should the force be modernized to meet changing operational demands? What should be the size and characteristics of the USAF work force, and how can that work force be most effectively recruited, trained, and retained? How should sustainment, acquisition, and infrastructure be streamlined to control costs?
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Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's, a leading global information provider, offers unrivaled intelligence, consultancy and advertising solutions to the defense, national security, law enforcement, and transport sectors.
Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's, a leading global information provider, offers unrivaled intelligence, consultancy and advertising solutions to the defense, national security, law enforcement, and transport sectors.
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SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.
SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.
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Expanded work and Defense Agency became necessary to find the leader of the supervision and coordination between divisions and units Agency, was established presidency of Staff of the Army in 1358 e to replace the military administration.
Expanded work and Defense Agency became necessary to find the leader of the supervision and coordination between divisions and units Agency, was established presidency of Staff of the Army in 1358 e to replace the military administration.
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The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.Its first ac flight came into being on 01 Apr 1933. It possessed a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers). The aircraft inventory comprised of four Westland Wapiti IIA army co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road as the "A" Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co- operation) Squadron.
The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.Its first ac flight came into being on 01 Apr 1933. It possessed a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers). The aircraft inventory comprised of four Westland Wapiti IIA army co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road as the "A" Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co- operation) Squadron.
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Scramble.nl contains a substantial amount of aviation-related data which is published from the contents of Scramble Magazine. This monthly publication (averaging 144 pages) contains a wealth of information on military and civil aviation related topics. This website represents only a part of what we have to offer in Scramble magazine each month. More about the contents of Scramble can be found here.
The Dutch Aviation Society/Scramble is an organisation which consists of 50 volunteers. We are dependant on information sent to us. If you have updates, pictures or new data, then click here for our contact information
Scramble.nl contains a substantial amount of aviation-related data which is published from the contents of Scramble Magazine. This monthly publication (averaging 144 pages) contains a wealth of information on military and civil aviation related topics. This website represents only a part of what we have to offer in Scramble magazine each month. More about the contents of Scramble can be found here.
The Dutch Aviation Society/Scramble is an organisation which consists of 50 volunteers. We are dependant on information sent to us. If you have updates, pictures or new data, then click here for our contact information
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The French Air Force (French: Armée de l'Air (ALA), literally Army of the Air) is the air force of the French Armed Forces. It was formed in 1909 as the Service Aéronautique, a service arm of the French Army, then was made an independent military arm in 1933. The French Air Force operates 628 aircraft, making it the fourth largest air force in terms of aircraft in NATO, and the second largest in the EU after the Royal Air Force.
The French Air Force (French: Armée de l'Air (ALA), literally Army of the Air) is the air force of the French Armed Forces. It was formed in 1909 as the Service Aéronautique, a service arm of the French Army, then was made an independent military arm in 1933. The French Air Force operates 628 aircraft, making it the fourth largest air force in terms of aircraft in NATO, and the second largest in the EU after the Royal Air Force.
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The Royal Air Force’s role, in conjunction with the Defence organisations, is to deliver the UK Defence Vision:
Defend the UK and its interests.
Strengthen international peace and stability.
Be a force for good in the world.
We achieve this aim by working together on our core task to produce battle-winning people and equipment. The Royal Air Force will build upon the successes of our past and on the characteristics that make air power essential across the full spectrum of operations in order to contribute to the Defence Vision. Our people lie at the heart of this capability. We rely upon their professionalism, dedication and courage. We must train them well and enable them to leverage the potential of technology to achieve
The Royal Air Force’s role, in conjunction with the Defence organisations, is to deliver the UK Defence Vision:
Defend the UK and its interests.
Strengthen international peace and stability.
Be a force for good in the world.
We achieve this aim by working together on our core task to produce battle-winning people and equipment. The Royal Air Force will build upon the successes of our past and on the characteristics that make air power essential across the full spectrum of operations in order to contribute to the Defence Vision. Our people lie at the heart of this capability. We rely upon their professionalism, dedication and courage. We must train them well and enable them to leverage the potential of technology to achieve
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The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947
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The predecessor of the R.O.C Air Force Academy was the Central Army Academy’s Aviation Corps established in Nanjing in 1928, then reorganized to the Aviation Class in 1929. In 1931, it was moved to Chien-Chao and changed the name to the Central Aviation School on September 1, 1932. The name was changed to the Air Force Academy on July 1, 1938, and the Academy was stationed to Gangshan, Kaoshiung County, Taiwan in 1949.
The predecessor of the R.O.C Air Force Academy was the Central Army Academy’s Aviation Corps established in Nanjing in 1928, then reorganized to the Aviation Class in 1929. In 1931, it was moved to Chien-Chao and changed the name to the Central Aviation School on September 1, 1932. The name was changed to the Air Force Academy on July 1, 1938, and the Academy was stationed to Gangshan, Kaoshiung County, Taiwan in 1949.
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SA Air Force - Department of Defence - South Africa
Vision
Our passion to serve, and the knowledge we have of our craft, will ultimately earn our air force the highest respect
SA Air Force - Department of Defence - South Africa
Vision
Our passion to serve, and the knowledge we have of our craft, will ultimately earn our air force the highest respect
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The Air Force 21 Vision 'World Class People, First Class Air Force' provided a blue print to guide the RSAF at the turn of the millennium. Forging ahead towards the 3rd Generation RSAF, there is a need to 'grow' the AF21 Vision to take into account new developments in the areas of operational concepts, technology, organisational restructuring and people development.
The Air Force 21 Vision 'World Class People, First Class Air Force' provided a blue print to guide the RSAF at the turn of the millennium. Forging ahead towards the 3rd Generation RSAF, there is a need to 'grow' the AF21 Vision to take into account new developments in the areas of operational concepts, technology, organisational restructuring and people development.
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History of PAF
Quaid’s Historical Address
PAF Shaheeds
Pioneering Officers
In 1933, British colonial government of India established the subcontinent’s first Air Force station near Drigh Road, now called PAF Base Faisal. In 1934, this element of the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was extended to the north for operations in NWFP. The RIAF had also contributed to the defeat of Japanese invasion during World War II.
History of PAF
Quaid’s Historical Address
PAF Shaheeds
Pioneering Officers
In 1933, British colonial government of India established the subcontinent’s first Air Force station near Drigh Road, now called PAF Base Faisal. In 1934, this element of the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was extended to the north for operations in NWFP. The RIAF had also contributed to the defeat of Japanese invasion during World War II.
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The Philippine Air Force of today was defined by events and circumstances in the early years of its existence. It was a clear struggle of inclinations – one is to stay dependent on an ally of our colonial past and the other is to boldly develop as a force on our own. Whichever side is correct, this “ unique” relationship began at the turn of the century and continued for nearly nine decades and has been the biggest shaping influence on the birth and growth of the Philippine Air Force.
The Philippine Air Force of today was defined by events and circumstances in the early years of its existence. It was a clear struggle of inclinations – one is to stay dependent on an ally of our colonial past and the other is to boldly develop as a force on our own. Whichever side is correct, this “ unique” relationship began at the turn of the century and continued for nearly nine decades and has been the biggest shaping influence on the birth and growth of the Philippine Air Force.
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Welcome to the Royal New Zealand Air Force website, Find out who we are and what we do and the latest information such as media releases, articles from our own magazine, Air Force News or what events are planned.
Welcome to the Royal New Zealand Air Force website, Find out who we are and what we do and the latest information such as media releases, articles from our own magazine, Air Force News or what events are planned.
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