Former Sgt. John M. Watson fought in the Second World War as a crew chief with the Tuskegee Airman. However, he was not officially recognized as a member of the group until May 20.

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Saudi Arabia clarified that none of its fighter aircraft was shot down over Yemen. Photos on the internet show a pylon with two AIM-9 missiles and an external fuel tank.

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The U.S. Navy had dispatched a P-3C to Phuket, Thailand to participate in Exercise Guardian Sea, the U.S. government wanted the plane to remain after the exercise in order to search for Rohingya refugees. The request was rejected by the Thai military.

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Russian Helicopters has launched series production of the Mi-26T2 helicopter at Rostvertol.

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Russian newspaper Vedomosti says Egypt is expected to place an order for 46 MiG-29 fighters.

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If confirmed, this will be the largest order for the fighter in recent times. Surpassing the 29 MiG-29Ks ordered by India.

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The lost of a Hungarian JAS-39D fighter at Časlav, Czech Republic, was not due to any technical problem, Czech Defense Minister Martin Stropnický told reporters.

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Australia will take delivery of its first of eight P-8As later this year.

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