www.aviationnews.eu : US to Permanently Base F-35 Fighters in Europe

The F-35s and about 1,200 personnel are scheduled to arrive at RAF Lakenheath in 2020.

WASHINGTON, January 9 — The US Air Force will base the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter group in Europe at Royal Air Force station (RAF) Lakenheath in the United Kingdom, the Department of Defense announced Thursday.

“The US Air Force will permanently base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Europe and the secretary of defense has selected RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom as the first location to host two squadrons of F-35s,” Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Derek Chollet said at a press conference.

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Video: "Dutch Squadron 320 flights with B-25 Mitchell"

Dutch Squadron 320 flights with B-25 Mitchell by Piet van den Berg From august 1943 untill october 1944, Mitchell's B-25 were flying from the airbase of Dunsfold in England to the continent. Mostly to hit tactical objects like bridges, railways, constructionworks, and V1 or V2 launch pads. From mid october 1944, while most of Belgium had been liberated, missions were accomplished from the airfield of Melsbroek (today: Zaventem), near Brussels. - Wereld Oorlog 2, Mitchell's B-25 van Squadron 320, onderweg naar doelen op het vaste land. ©2015 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Video: "Frits Prinsen, een flying Dutchman"

Frits Prinsen, een flying Dutchman by helgeprinsen Een verrassende zoektocht van Helge Prinsen naar het verhaal van haar oom Frits Prinsen die tijdens de oorlog deel uitmaakte van het 320 of 'Dutch Squadron' van de Royal Air Force. Het squadron voerde de gehele oorlog bombardementen uit met B-25 Mitchells, zo ook op Vlissingen op 20 augustus 1943. Deze korte documentaire werd in 2008 uitgezonden bij Omroep Zeeland. ©2015 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Video: "Dutch Squadron 320 - 28 oct 1943"

Dutch Squadron 320 - 28 oct 1943 by Piet van den Berg On the 28th of october 1943, Squadron 320 sent a mission to the french port of Cherbourg, than occupied by the nazi's. Airplane FR174/K was hit by german FLAK, and the airplane crashed, There were no survivors. This was filmed from airplane FR151/C, by RAF photographer Off. Pulham, who became wounded on his left arm. Airplane "C" was also hit and damaged at different places, and made an emergency landing near Bournemouth. Also airplane FR156/V commanded by Off. T. de Liefde was hit by german FLAK. The starboard engine and propellor were damaged. This airplane made an emergency landing at Stoney Cross, the crew survived. Airplane "C", was commanded by Off. Airman E.C. Loeff. Wereldoorlog 2: het was 28 oktober 1943. Het nederlandse Squadron 320 vliegt met Mitchell B-25's naar Cherbour, toen bezet door de nazi's. ©2015 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Video: "North American B-25 Mitchell"

North American B-25 Mitchell by AllegroMediaMovies First flown in 1940, the Mitchell saw extensive use in both the Pacific and European theaters of operations. A medium-range bomber, it carried a payload of 2,000 pounds and was heavily armed. ©2015 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Lu sur 7s7: 6,44 millions de passagers à l'aéroport de Charleroi en 2014

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6,44 millions de passagers à l'aéroport de Charleroi en 2014 © BELGA En 2014, 6,44 millions de passagers ont transité par l'aéroport de Charleroi (Brussels South Charleroi Airport, BSCA), soit 6% de plus que les prévisions, a indiqué la direction de l'aéroport mardi. "L'annonce de Ryanair fin 2013 de délocaliser ... lisez l'article complet » © 7sur7.be. Tous les droits réservés.

Lu sur 7s7: Progression record de Brussels Airlines en 2014

Progression record de Brussels Airlines en 2014 © BELGA Brussels Airlines a transporté, en 2014, 6,608 millions de passagers, soit 757.749 de plus qu'en 2013 (+13 pc). Il s'agit de la progression la plus importante enregistrée par la compagnie belge depuis sa création, a indiqué cette dernière dans ... lisez l'article complet » © 7sur7.be. Tous les droits réservés.

Lu sur 7s7: Belgocontrol recrute des contrôleurs du trafic aérien

Belgocontrol recrute des contrôleurs du trafic aérien © BELGA Belgocontrol, l'entreprise publique autonome qui assure la sécurité de la navigation dans l'espace aérien belge, lance une procédure de recrutement pour des contrôleurs du trafic aérien, une première depuis 2010. L'entreprise recherche douze ... lisez l'article complet » © 7sur7.be. Tous les droits réservés.