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aircraft intercept, as a consequence they frequently engage in simulated dogfights, "testing" each other's will and capabilities. Mock dogfights are so usual now that are listed in the "daily activities" section of the official website of Turkey's chief of general staff. Confrontations between
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In 2005 Greece was among the first countries to add the F-16 Block 52+ to its inventory. Sixty of these aircraft were acquired and another thirty are currently in order. This advanced F-16 type is an improved version of the Block 50 featuring a more powerful radar, better communications systems and
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In 1948 the RHAF was upgraded with US assistance. At the same time the communists decided to abandon guerilla tactics and try to hold ground like regular army. The introduction of the
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During the first two years the government used the Air Force for reconnaissance and air supply missions to isolated areas. With artillery in short supply the Air Force was also used as "flying artillery" but the pilots had difficulty locating an enemy hidden and moving only by night. The equipment
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C/D Block 30 arrived in Nea
Anchialos (111th Combat Wing) and were allocated between the 330 and 346 squadrons. On 29 March 1991 the RF-84F were retired from service after 34 years and 7 months of operational life. In November 1992 more RF-4E were delivered to the 348 Tactical Reconnaissance
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On 12 April 2018 a Greek Mirage 2000 crashed into the Aegean near Skyros following an interception sortie prompted by possible
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