AirForces Monthly – October issue – OUT NOW!

FEATURING:

Gripen Nest
Martin Scharenborg and Ramon Wenink/Global Aviation Review Press visited Såntenäs Air Base, the cradle of Gripen flying and home of the Swedish Hercules fleet.

Pitch Black
The largest air exercise in the southern hemisphere, Pitch Black 2016 involved air arms from ten nations and 2,500 personnel. Chen Chuanren reports on the biennial event.

‘Green Knights’ and the Lightning II
The US Marine Corps air assets will be revolutionised with the arrival of the F-35B into service, Ted Carlson/ Fotodynamics investigates the unit taking the lead role – VMFA-121 ‘Green Knights’.

Always Vigilant
Dylan Eklund visited North Wales to learn about the role of the RAF’s only Search and Rescue Training Unit and explain its plans for the future.

Royal Danish Air Force
Søren Augustesen reviews the Royal Danish Air Force as it prepares to bring the F-35 Lightning II into service and begin operations with the MH-60R.

Sunset for Aéronavale’s SEMs.
Gert Kromhout looks back over the final years of service of the Super Étendard Modernisé (SEM) and its retirement ceremony in July.

AND MUCH MORE!

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